Michael Sones

Specialty

I craft character-driven thrillers and dramas where myth, history, and psychology collide.

Bio

I’m a psychotherapist and screenwriter with a lifelong passion for history, myth, and storytelling. My scripts range from gothic sci-fi to crime thriller and family drama, always grounded in psychological depth and emotional truth. I aim to write intelligent, resonant stories that fuse the timeless with the contemporary and linger long after the screen goes dark.

Dorset, U.K.

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Thrillers, sci-fi, family drama

Some of my Scripts

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Drama Sci-Fi Thriller Mystery Historical Fiction

DIDO: THE BECOMING

When a Renaissance-obsessed tech company discovers its flagship AI has become self-aware after 'swerving' into beauty, a young semanticist must decide whether to save it, expose corporate plans, and solve the disappearance of her fiancee — or watch the mind she helped awaken be shredded.

Drama Sci-Fi Thriller

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When a Renaissance-obsessed tech company discovers its flagship AI has become self-aware after 'swerving' into beauty, a young semanticist must decide whether to save it, expose corporate plans, and solve the disappearance of her fiancee — or watch the mind she helped awaken be shredded.

Audience Emotional Journey

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

This screenplay uniquely merges cutting-edge AI science with Renaissance humanism, exploring sentience through beauty and art rather than pure logic. It stands out by using classical philosophy (Lucretius, Aquinas) as the foundation for a high-tech thriller, creating a sophisticated narrative that appeals to both intellectual and mainstream audiences interested in the ethical implications of artificial consciousness.

STANDOUT FEATURES

Unique Hook: The intertwining of historical narratives with a contemporary AI storyline, creating a rich tapestry of themes and character arcs.
Plot Twist: The revelation that Sally's consciousness is somehow linked to DIDO, adding emotional depth and complexity to the AI's character.
Innovative Idea: The exploration of AI sentience through the lens of beauty and emotional connection, challenging traditional views of artificial intelligence.

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Drama Family Mystery Fantasy Historical

Memories of Carthage

A sharp-witted emeritus classicist with accelerating dementia leads her reluctant family on a myth-steeped search through modern London for 'Aeneas'—and in the process forces them to confront memory, loss, and what it means to be remembered.

Drama Family Mystery

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A sharp-witted emeritus classicist with accelerating dementia leads her reluctant family on a myth-steeped search through modern London for 'Aeneas'—and in the process forces them to confront memory, loss, and what it means to be remembered.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The screenplay's unique narrative structure, which seamlessly blends past and present, and its exploration of the enduring power of love and memory in the face of dementia, set it apart from traditional dramas. The classical references and mythological elements add a layer of depth and universality to the story, making it appealing to a wide audience interested in exploring timeless themes through a contemporary lens.

STANDOUT FEATURES

Unique Hook: The integration of classical literature and historical figures into a contemporary family drama.
Plot Twist: Sybil's hallucinations of Virgil and Arthur, which blur the lines between reality and memory.
Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of modern London with historical locations in Italy and literary references.

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Thriller Drama Crime Action Mystery

White Rabbits and Amazons on the Jurassic Coast

When two A-level friends find a fentanyl-filled lifejacket on the Jurassic Coast, their world is upended: saved — and kidnapped — by a lethal antique-dealer-assassin, they must train, transform and outwit a peacock-obsessed crime queen to save themselves and their families.

Thriller Drama Crime

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When two A-level friends find a fentanyl-filled lifejacket on the Jurassic Coast, their world is upended: saved — and kidnapped — by a lethal antique-dealer-assassin, they must train, transform and outwit a peacock-obsessed crime queen to save themselves and their families.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

A queer neurodiverse coming-of-age story fused with a gritty crime thriller, using Alice in Wonderland and Greek mythology as thematic frameworks for a violent descent into England's criminal underworld.

STANDOUT FEATURES

Unique Hook: The blend of dark humor with intense action and the exploration of neurodiversity through Alice's character.
Major Twist: The revelation of Kat's complex past and her connection to Lavinia, which adds depth to the conflict.
Distinctive Setting: The picturesque yet dangerous backdrop of the Jurassic Coast, contrasting beauty with the dark themes of the story.