Stories by @ethelthecreator

Moon Knight

When conflicted marine-turned-mercenary Marc Spector is double-crossed and left for dead in the desert, he is resurrected by Khonsu, the Egyptian god of the moon. However, he soon discovers that he hasn't emerged from the dunes unchanged; in addition to the two conflicting personalities he juggles from his dissociative identity disorder, a new one has manifested. One with superhuman abilities and a thirst for revenge. Runtime: 2h 5m MPAA: Rated R for graphic violence throughout, disturbing images, thematic material, some drug use and brief sexuality.

Dark

When struggling alcoholic Jonathan Dark stumbles upon a brutal and terrifying sacrifice, his entire life is changed forever, and he must learn to use the magical abilities he was born with and become the warlock he's been destined to become to save not only himself, but the world from the evil forces of the Shadowborne, a coven of dangerous and powerful interdimensional vampires. Runtime: 1h 45m MPAA: Rated R for gory imagery, substance abuse, language, thematic material, brief nudity and stylized fantasy violence

Deadpool Forever

After finally growing a conscious and settling down with his fiancée Lorelai, Wade Wilson is more than ready to put his past behind him and try to be a good person. However, everything changes when Lorelai is brutally killed, and he isn't there to save her. Wracked with guilt and anger over losing the love of his life, Wade begins a quest to track and hunt down the murderer who destroyed his life, ignoring the pleads of his allies and acquaintances for him to let it go. But with his powers fading, could this be...the end of Deadpool? Probably not, but we'll see. Runtime: 2h 20m MPAA: Rated R for drug use, brief graphic nudity, language throughout, some sexual references, and strong violence and gore.

Doctor Strange

After a tragic car accident, gifted but egotistical neurosurgeon Stephen Strange is robbed of the use of his hands, and he seeks out the fabled Ancient One in Kamar Taj, Tibet. There, he is introduced to the mysterious and dangerous ways of alternate dimensions. Going under the Ancient One's teachings, Strange begins to unlock the secrets of the Mystic Arts. But when he accidentally goes too far, it's up to him to stop a dark and unpredictable force that threatens both the world and all of reality. Runtime: 2h 10m MPAA: Rated R for stylized sci-fi/fantasy violence throughout, graphic imagery, thematic elements, some drug use and strong language

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

When Maya invites her estranged younger sister Grace to join her and her friends on a road trip through Texas while they study the infamous Texas Chainsaw Massacre of the 70's, the two sisters must work through their differences when their spring break turns from a sunny, lazy coast through the Texan countryside into a nightmarish fight for survival when they cross paths with none other than the mythical Leatherface, who has been aging in solidarity and is angrier than ever.

High School Kinda Sucks

When a teen boy questioning his gender-identity begins his first year of high school, he unsuspectingly finds himself on an emotional rollercoaster of self-realization when he develops an unexpected crush on a more popular, more well-known guy.

Spider-Gwen (Season One)

New York teen Gwen Stacy gets bit by a spider and gains superpowers, and needs to master them in time to face against a group of villains threatening New York, and the world, all while keeping her double life secret from her friends. Rated TV-MA for language, violence, sex, and some drinking/drugs.

Spider-Man: The Aftermath

It's been years since Spider-Man has saved New York and the world at large from the villainous Green Goblin. Now, a financially successful Peter Parker is approaching his late thirties, and his age is catching up to him. It might be time for him to pass on the webbed suit and pursue a happy life with Mary Jane Watson. But when his worst villains from his past return to his life, will he be able to muster the strength for one last fight?

The Banani Awards

My top choices for performances and films/shows that deserve awards.

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

After being called upon by Gwen, Miles Morales is once again sucked into the Spider-Verse. But this time, he must fight alongside a new team of Spider-People to take down an evil force that not only threatens the Multiverse, but also their very existence.

Back of My Mind

Lily Cloud is living a perfectly normal and healthy life. She works out every day, she's in a supportive relationship, and there's a promotion at her job in the near future. So why does she feel like something is amiss, something she just can't place a finger on...

The Outlands

Decades into the future, humanity has transferred to the planet Ursa and live in the city of Lark Major, ever wary of the dangerous aliens and threats outside their borders. When a young soldier is wrongly accused of a horrible crime, he is banished to the dangerous Outlands, and must find a way to survive alone. But when he stumbles across a woman in the woods, he must come to terms with the truth about his beloved city.

Senior Year

Cal Simmons is the 17-year-old star quarterback of the Oakwood High football team. He’s got it all: popular friends, a college scholarship waiting for him, and the hearts of the entire school. Recovering from a horrible accident that happened over the summer, Cal is more than ready to move on and bring his life back to normal. But when a coincidental screw up introduces him to Eli Evans, his understanding of life is flipped on its head, and so starts a school year full of diner milkshakes, nighttime car rides, and first love in a town where secrets don’t stay secret for long.

What Happened After

On July 8th, 1979, the town of Russet, Ohio was cut off from the rest of the world for 48 hours following a blackout. One small group of film students were able to document the horrifying events on their camera. Now, in 2022, the footage has been found. This is their story.

The Lucky Ones

After a mysterious anomaly caused by a fatal government mistake brings a virus to Earth, the USA becomes ground zero of a zombie outbreak. Months later, the few people left must cope with their horrifying new reality and attempt to move on with their lives, which is easier said than done.

Spider-Man: Welcome to the Neighborhood (Season Two)

Still reeling from the death of his beloved Uncle Ben, Peter Parker is trying not to wallow in his grief. It's winter break, and Peter is hoping to ring in the new year with his family and friends, and maybe even ask his crush Mary Jane out. But Spider-Man's job isn't done yet, and there's a new villain brewing right under his nose...

Suicide Squad '93

In a retro Gotham City, the summer is scorching the streets, and the craze is reaching it's gritty underbelly too. There's a bounty on the head of the Joker after his latest escape, and everybody wants to cash in. Problem is, he's gone into hiding. Now, an unlikely band of misfits is teaming up to track him down and catch him before the deadline passes, at all costs. With only one month to find and kill the most notorious criminal in America, can they complete their mission? The only thing that's certain is that when everything is done, there'll be one hell of a body count. MPAA: R for drug use, brief graphic nudity, language throughout, some sexual references, and strong violence and gore. Runtime: 2h 51m.

The Protectors

After an asteroid gives regular humans all over the world powers, a no-nonsense government director brings together an unlikely team of heroes with unique abilities to save the world. Their first mission: to stop a cosmic evil beyond comprehension bent on plunging Earth into an eternal apocalypse. Runtime: 2h 45m. Rating: R for drug use, brief graphic nudity, language throughout, some sexual references, and strong violence and gore.