(PILOT)
After years of hiding from her powers, a surly medium leaps back into her conwoman ways to trek across 1870s America and solve her ex-partner’s murder (whether his ghost likes it or not) – Penny Dreadful x Xena Warrior Princess
I created my first con woman who could speak to the dead character to be my persona as a tour guide at the Sacramento History Museum, but it grew into so much more. Viola “Vi” Thorne has tried to escape her psychic powers and the ghosts they attract, but the restless spirits just keep coming. Including her star-crossed paramour/grifting partner who begs her not to solve his murder. Nobody tells Vi what to do, though, so she sets off on steam-powered trek across 1870s USA to solve the mystery and maybe, just maybe, atone for her sins.
Status: Available
Format: pilot, 55 pages
Genre: adventure, supernatural drama
Themes: Redemption, mentorship
Recent accolade: Official Selection Legendary Fest 2026
Materials available upon request:
– Script
– One Pager
– Character breakdowns