A Portal in Time

Creator: Mark Garland
Age rating: Everyone
Can a man visit the past without upsetting the balance of the future? Brad Colter, a boat skipper does just that and soon learns that his seemingly benign visit to 1957 has many consequences.
Project collaboration: By Permission
Synopsis: Brad Colter was an everyday boat skipper living a normal life. That is, until the day of his SCUBA diving accident. While diving for gold on a wreck named the, Catalina Queen, Brad's world is turned upside down when he mysteriously finds himself thrust back in time to 1957. Once there, Brad meets up with a beautiful young woman, Elizabeth Muller. He soon learns that the, Catalina Queen is actually still sailing in 1957. Not wanting to alter the past but find out why the boat is still sailing he carefully investigates the Boat and its owner, Triton Pharmaceuticals. He learns that the boats skipper, John Chapman, is involved in the trafficking of cocaine. Brad sets up a meeting with Triton’s owner, Robert Chapman, who is John’s nephew, to inform him of John’s illicit activities. Unbeknown to Brad, both men are involved in the drug dealing. Not wanting any witnesses, they quickly kidnap and try to silence, Brad. Now, Elizabeth's commitment and bravery are brought to the test. She must somehow rescue, Brad and foil the Drug dealer's plans. After an exciting rescue all seems well for, Brad and Elizabeth. That is, until just as mysteriously as finding himself in 1957, Brad is tossed back to 2009. Soon after arriving back in the present day, Brad learns that shortly after his disappearance from 1957, the drug dealers murdered Elizabeth. Devastated by this shocking news, Brad knows that he must somehow return to 1957 once again and undo the damage that he has caused. He quickly devises a plan to return to the past, but this time the odds are in his favor. Armed with the knowledge of his previous visit, Brad takes us on yet another exciting adventure that not only saves, Elizabeth, but also exacts vengeance on her would be killers without lowering himself to their level.

Latest Work

  • Script 1 - Mark's Original Draft
    03/02/11
    Creative Notes:
    This story has something for both men and women of all ages. Plenty of action for the men and a softer romantic side that will hook any woman who appreciates a man with a rugged exterior and a gentle caring inter self.