Alba: The Road of Shadows and Runes by Darren Rae

Alba: The Road of Shadows and Runes

Television (One-hour) · Fantasy · 54 pages

Status: Spec

In 18th-century Scotland, a defiant farm girl discovers she's the legendary Winter Witch when the English King's masked army massacres her family, forcing her to harness forbidden Celtic magic and her winged horse companion to stop the invaders from destroying the Highlands forever.

Written by Darren Rae

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Quarterfinalist, Emerging Screenwriters Drama Screenplay Competition 2024

Semifinalist, New York International Screenplay Awards - NYISA 2025

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Darren Rae

Glasgow, Scotland, GB

MA in TV Drama Writing graduate crafting stories that explore psychological landscapes and human resilience. My writing journey spans both script and prose, shaped by life experiences including five years in a caravan that grounded my authentic perspective on struggle and perseverance. My work often examines mental health through metaphorical st...

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Semi-Finalist: The Wiki Screenplay Contest 2023 Semi-Finalist: The Page Turner Screenplay First 15 Award 2024 Quarter Finalist: ISA Emerging Screenwriters Drama Screenplay Competition 2024