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Flowers Bloom In October

Delphine, a sheltered queer woman, embarks on a life-changing trip to Costa Rica during a manic episode, seeking an escape from the confines of her controlled life. On this spontaneous journey, she takes her first steps toward independence, unaware of the transformative path ahead. There, she meets Tony, a trans man who has confidently found his way, shaped by a lifetime of adventure and self-discovery. As their lives intertwine, an unexpected romance blossoms, pushing both Delphine and Tony to confront their pasts, grow in new ways, and redefine their views on life, love, and self-acceptance.

  • Mitzee Ruth Mandocdoc
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Genres:
    Romance, drama
  • Number of Pages:
    92
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Writer Biography - Mitzee Ruth Mandocdoc

Mitzee Ruth Mandocdoc earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus. With years of experience in corporate marketing, she honed her skills in strategic communications and campaign management, but it was her passion for storytelling that truly set her path. Now a middle school teacher, Mandocdoc uses their career as an opportunity to inspire young minds, while continuing to pursue their lifelong love of writing.

Since middle school, writing has been Mandocdoc’s escape from reality, a way to explore emotions and ideas that words could effortlessly bring to life. Although math and numbers never felt like friends, words became trusted companions. By high school, she began writing with a sense of structure—though, at the time, it was the kind of structure only a 15-year-old could create. This early passion evolved into a deep love for crafting stories, shaping Mandocdoc into a writer whose work delves into human experience, connection, and the beauty of language.

At this point in their journey, Mandocdoc is eager to share her work with the world, with her heart firmly rooted in the transformative power of storytelling.

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Writer Statement

Writing has always been my way of understanding the world, a tool that allows me to connect with emotions and experiences I couldn’t express in other ways. Ever since I was young, words felt like my closest companions, providing a sense of clarity and escape. Math and numbers may have never been my friends, but words? They’ve always been a safe haven.

I started writing seriously in high school, when I began to find "structure" in my thoughts—though at 15, that structure was fluid and raw. But it was during those formative years that I discovered the power of storytelling. Writing helped me shape the chaos of growing up into something meaningful. It wasn’t just a pastime; it was how I processed my reality.

Now, as an adult with years of experience in corporate marketing and teaching, writing remains my constant. Teaching middle school has offered me new perspectives on the world, especially the power of stories to influence and inspire young minds. My stories are often about connection, growth, and the challenges of identity, which stems from my own journey of self-discovery and reflection.

I write to explore what it means to be human, to understand myself and the world around me. My goal is to evoke emotion, spark thought, and create work that leaves readers feeling a little more connected to themselves and others. For me, storytelling isn’t just about entertainment—it’s about creating empathy and showing the beauty in every messy, complicated part of life.