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The Novelist

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When struggling writer Alex (Ashley Rios) kills a celebrated novelist and steals his unpublished manuscript, she catapults into fame and fortune. But her success comes at a deadly price. Arthur's estranged son Lawrence (Paul Cottman) uncovers damning evidence of her crime, while a relentless podcaster, Reese (Amber Miller Moore), begins unraveling the truth behind her meteoric rise. As blackmail, exposure, and paranoia close in, Alex fights to protect her illusion of greatness in this tense thriller about ambition, deception, and the devastating cost of stolen dreams.

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Synopsis When struggling writer Alex (Ashley Rios) kills a celebrated novelist and steals his unpublished manuscript, she catapults into fame and fortune. But her success comes at a deadly price. Arthur's estranged son Lawrence (Paul Cottman) uncovers damning evidence of her crime, while a relentless podcaster, Reese (Amber Miller Moore), begins unraveling the truth behind her meteoric rise. As blackmail, exposure, and paranoia close in, Alex fights to protect her illusion of greatness in this tense thriller about ambition, deception, and the devastating cost of stolen dreams.
Director
Harold Jackson III
Producer
Harold Jackson III, Michael J. Patterson
Screenwriter
Harold Jackson III
Distributor
Indie Rights
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 22, 2025
Runtime
1h 17m
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