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Black Cat Moon

A man grappling with trust, suspended between the living and the dead, discovers a compelling connection with a spirited young woman determined to demonstrate her value. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the shadow of a killer beneath the full moon.

Shane Dugan is a resilient and rugged man, yet beneath his tough exterior lies a sensitive soul grappling with a heart condition and a troubled past. Orphaned by tragedy—his father murdered when he was just a child and his mother succumbing to grief during his adolescence—Shane carries the weight of suspicion regarding his father's death. However, it isn’t until one luminous moonlit night that he captures a haunting image of his landlord and the town's Pastor burying something human-sized in a secluded field.

Shane safeguards these unsettling photographs in a cedar chest hidden beneath the house he rents. Before he can decide how to proceed, life takes a harsh turn when he suffers a stroke on a construction site. Though his strength enables him to recover, a second stroke strikes hard upon discovering that his landlord has sold all his belongings, believing Shane would never bounce back, compounded by the mysterious disappearance of his cherished black cat.

In the wake of Shane's passing, the tenants in his former home experience a string of bizarre events, perhaps guided by Shane’s beloved cat, which they cannot seem to rid themselves of, prompting them to vacate the premises.

Enter Connie Mar, a spirited first-year law student from out of state, who embodies a blend of determination and curiosity reminiscent of Ally McBeal and Nancy Drew. Eager to embrace her independence and escape the confines of her overprotective family, she finds solace in Shane's cat, despite the chilly reception from the house itself. Initially, it seems that something—or someone—opposes her presence.

When the town's Detective uncovers a body in the very field Shane had photographed, Connie is drawn into the investigation, deciding to postpone her registration at the local university. Unbeknownst to her, a shocking revelation awaits her, especially after two thugs break into her temporary home and threaten her safety. As she delves deeper, Connie begins to suspect Shane's landlord, now her own, particularly after learning about his dubious business dealings with Shane's father.

In a twist of fate, the mistrustful spirit of Shane, bound yet desperate for resolution, reveals himself to Connie. Recognizing the necessity of trust, he understands that her involvement with the Detective could uncover the truth he so desperately seeks.

Connie holds the key to the cedar chest and the clues that could help the Detective expose the killer and liberate Shane from his haunting past. Yet, as she navigates this treacherous path, the risks she takes could very well threaten her own life.

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Posted:
08/05/2026
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08/08/2026
Author Bio:
Larry A. Jaggard is a Screenwriter, Photographer and Website builder from Southern New Jersey. Larry has written 27 screenplays (5 Features, 22 Shorts) in which 5 have made it as far as Award Winner (The Pixie Detective-Short and Black Cat Moon-Feature) in National & International screenplay competitions. His over 100 scenic video slideshows can be viewed on Youtube. Larry also has a few self-published books on Amazon. He is currently searching for an agent to represent him for his screenplays and publishing his story books.

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Contest Results:
Santa Fe (First Place, Best Unproduced Script) [2026]
Dallas International Film Fest (First Place, Dallas Movie Awards) [2026]
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