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Gray and Lover The Hearth Tales Incident

Peaple Fear Demons, Demons Fear Gray and Lover. Gray and Lover, a steampunk duo of demon hunters, embark on a supernatural adventure to save a famous horror writer from his murderous wife’s occult machinations. When a dark magic book unleashes a vengeful spirit, they must confront a powerful demon on a race against time through Seattle. The story begins with the death of Saleel, an Afghan veteran who, before passing, sends a cursed occult book to his friend Bryce in Seattle. Unaware of its dark power, Bryce inadvertently releases a vengeful demon, setting off a chain of supernatural events. In Seattle, Gray and Lover enjoy a night at a subculture bar before receiving a new mission: protect Bryce, a writer plagued by both personal and supernatural forces. Bryce arrives in Seattle with his assistant, Eva, unaware that his estranged wife, Dawn, has conspired with a voodoo priest to use the occult book against him. As Bryce reconnects with his old friend Frank, another horror writer, they share chilling tales by the fire, unaware that the demon is growing stronger. The situation escalates, culminating in a dramatic confrontation where Gray and Lover step in at the final moment. Despite their best efforts, the spell to defeat the demon backfires, sending Dawn and the demon into a parallel demonic realm. Bryce is freed from his wife’s control, finding comfort in Eva’s loyalty. Meanwhile, Gray and Lover, aided by a mysterious priest, prepare for their next mission, realizing the occult book and its dark powers are part of a much larger threat spanning cultures and religions. "Gray and Lover: The Hearth Tales Incident" lays the foundation for a franchise exploring the depths of supernatural warfare, mystical intrigue, and the ongoing battle against demonic forces tied to the ancient, cursed book. Andromeda Film Festival 2023 Best Screenplay (& official Selection) Asimov Gold Award 2024 L.A. Sci-Fi & Horror Festival Great Oman Independent Film Festival 2024 Best Feature Script/Screenplay Best Fantasy Screenplay 2024 Puente Cinematografico International Film Festival

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04/13/2010
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01/11/2025
Author Bio:
JZ Murdock is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and author with a passion for compelling storytelling across multiple genres. His true crime biopic, The Teenage Bodyguard, has won 13 prestigious screenwriting awards, while my screenplay Gray and Lover: The Hearth Tales Incident has earned 4 screenwriting accolades. As a published author in horror, sci-fi, and non-fiction, his book Death of Heaven won the 2024 New York City Big Book Award for Horror.

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