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Paine Island

After uncovering secret coordinates aboard disgraced billionaire Gregory Paine’s abandoned yacht, ambitious entrepreneur Artie Callis leads his friends to an uncharted island in search of the mystery Paine left behind. But the island is home to something ancient and hungry—something offering unimaginable wealth and power to anyone willing to keep it fed.

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In the Vein Of:
The Menu
Ready or Not
The Ruins
Posted:
08/08/2026
Updated:
08/08/2026
Author Bio:
Ritchie “Stonian” Johnston is a British screenwriter and novelist specialising in high-concept genre storytelling across horror, thriller, action, sci-fi and dark comedy. A former independent filmmaker, he brings a strongly visual, character-driven approach to his work. Ritchie was selected for the ISA Development Slate and named one of ISA’s Top 25 Writers to Watch for 2026. His work has earned recognition across numerous competitions and industry programmes, including two consecutive appearances on the Capital Fund Screenplay Contest Hot 100 with different projects.

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