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Into The Fog

Anika, a devoted foster mother, is thrilled to care
for Blane, believing she’s providing a stable home in a system
meant to protect children. But she’s unknowingly at the center
of a darker scheme where nothing is as it seems.

Dawson Thompson, reeling from his wife Lily’s sudden
disappearance, becomes the prime suspect. After a DUI and child endangerment charge, he loses custody of his son, Blane, to foster parents Anika and Carter. Desperate and unraveling,
Dawson is convinced that forces beyond his control are tearing
his life apart.

Behind the scenes, Melinda, a manipulative DHS caseworker,
conspires with Carter, whose calm exterior masks a ruthless
nature. They use Carter’s unstable brother, Dwayne, to gaslight
Dawson, planting false evidence and pushing him toward a
confrontation with Anika—hoping to frame him for her murder and secure their twisted plan.

Unaware of the conspiracy, Anika’s world shatters when Dawson
breaks into her home, desperate to reclaim his son. A struggle
ensues, leaving Anika gravely injured. In a moment of clarity,
Dawson realizes he’s been set up and retrieves a baby monitor
holding crucial evidence of the plot against him.

The police act swiftly, uncovering Lily barely alive in Dwayne’s
trailer. As the truth surfaces, Carter, Melinda, and Dwayne are
arrested, their web of lies exposed. Anika awakens from a coma
to find Dawson, Lily, and Blane at her side, united by shared
trauma. The sheriff, once skeptical, now supports them as they
begin to heal.

Months later, Dawson and Lily are reunited with Blane, while
Anika, pregnant and starting fresh, reflects on the fragility of
trust and the strength required to rebuild. Into The Fog is a gripping thriller about deception and survival, where the fog
lifts to reveal the hidden truth and the resilience of those who
endure.

  • David West
    Writer
    The Fighting Irish
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Number of Pages:
    94
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Writer Biography - David West

David West is a passionate screenwriter and director with a deep love for storytelling that captures the essence of the human experience. He graduated from Prague Film School, where he honed his craft in creating compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.

West’s work blends drama, humor, and cultural insights, producing stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. His latest project.

From 2006 to 2019, West lived across three continents, drawing inspiration from his diverse experiences to enrich his writing. His global perspective allows him to create stories that appeal to a broad audience while staying true to the core of human experience.

When he’s not writing, West is actively involved in the filmmaking community, always seeking opportunities to bring meaningful stories to life on screen.

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