Stories that entertainlinger →
not just unfold.
I write character-driven fiction and screenplays — horror, crime thriller, and legal drama — built on subtext, restraint, and endings that stay with you.
Writes
Every scene is a choice — what to show, and what to withhold.
I'm Westly, a fiction writer and screenwriter working under the name Westly Writes. My work sits at the intersection of restraint and tension — grounded in character, sharpened by subtext, and built to linger with an audience rather than shout at them.
Whether it's a horror short, a crime thriller, or a legal drama treatment, I write with one goal: making readers feel something they can't quite shake.
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Stories that earn their place on the page.
From first line to final beat, every scene is written with intent.
Short Fiction
Character-driven short stories built around restraint, tension, and a payoff that lands.
Screenplays & Treatments
Feature and series treatments structured scene-by-scene, from logline to final act.
Story & Character Development
Character bibles, tone notes, and narrative arcs that keep a series consistent across episodes.
A simple process, built for stories that hold up.
Research & Discovery
I dig into character, world, and tone before writing a single scene.
Write & Refine
Drafts are built around structure and subtext, then refined through multiple passes.
Finish & Deliver
Final drafts are polished and delivered ready for production, submission, or publishing.
A few stories I'm proud of.
Full scripts and excerpts coming soon
"Treatments, first drafts, and finished pages from select projects."
Want examples now? Reach out and I'll share relevant samples directly.
Want to see more?
I'll send over scripts and samples relevant to your genre of interest.
What clients say.
"Westly understood the tone we were going for instantly and delivered a script that felt like it had always been ours."
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Producer, Production House"The restraint in his writing is what stood out — nothing overexplained, every scene earning its place."
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Editor, PublicationLet's write something that lasts.
Ready to turn your idea into a story?
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