Mother's Sin

"Mother's Sin" is both a short story and a screenplay, currently in production. (And by that, I mean, me and my buddies are doing a little project with a borrowed camera and some cheap-ass props). This story voices my strong stance on the right to choose by presenting the possibility of what can occur when a woman is forced to have a child she does not want. Inspired by such classics as "Rosemary's Baby" and "Carrie", "Mother's Sin" exemplifies that evil can exist in many forms. However, the misconception that often comes back to me when people read this story is that Cindy's baby is the manifestation of evil, and though I see the relevance in that concept, what makes this story not "Rosemary's Baby" is that Cindy's baby is in fact, just a baby, but the girl's fear, regret, shame, and delusion makes it so this innocent child is a traumatic nightmare. To me, the mere idea of forcing a woman to give birth against her will is horrific in itself, and I hope and pray that this country continues to educate about sex and birth control, while keeping the choice available to those in need.


This story can be found in the next edition of 69 Flavors of Paranoia. http://69flavorsofparanoia.com/