King of Corium
Submision Type
book
Logline
After her father crosses the wrong person, a young woman is sent to study at a hidden University meant for the offspring of high profile criminals.
Genre
Suspense/Thriller,Romance,Gothic
Short Summary
Aspen is sent to Corium University thinking she'll be safe but as soon as she arrives she realizes she's not. Everyone has it out for her, including the teachers, and staff. She runs into the son of the man her father tried to pin for a crime. She needs his protection from all her enemies.
Setting
Alaska and Castle that is a secret university
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Sexual Abuse, Language/Profanity,Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Aspen Mathers
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Underdog,Insecure,Empathetic,Desperate,Obedient,Sexy,Selfless
Additional Character Details
Name: Quinton Rossi
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Villainous,Narcisstic,Power Hungry,Funny,Sarcastic,Unapologetic,Aggressive,Sexy,Seductive,Manipulative,Leader,Desperate,Decisive,Criminal
Additional Character Details
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Additional Character Details
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Genre
DRAMA
Brief
Quinton and Aspen have started their first year at the school for criminal’s children, Corium University. Aspen wants to lay low after her father snitched on his colleagues and is not serving prison time. Quinton plans to torture Aspen for her father’s wrong doings and constantly finds ways of insulting her. Quinton and Aspen tumultuous encounters stir up feelings between the both of them until Quinton believes Aspen has stolen from her sister.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: FAIR
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: FAIR
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
It is accurate.
Draw of Story
The story has an interesting plot , centering around a school for well-known criminal’s children. They are sent to train and learn how to maintain their families’ empires.
Possible Drawbacks
This story explores sexual assault, rape and violence in an almost positive light. Quinton is horrible to Aspen in so many ways yet she finds herself attracted to him and wanting a relationship with him. While this can be a realistic scenario, there needs to be balance in the conversation about how unacceptable his treatment of her is. This story plays out like a teenage romance but with Aspen experiencing horrible and demeaning treatment from the love interest. The intention might be to show how the children of criminals have been raised to behave and how they mimic it in their own little world; audiences will not accept Aspen’s treatment and her behavior towards her tormentor as acceptable or entertaining.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is that Aspen and Quinton are trying to get away from the major changes in their lives by attending the university. Due to recent circumstances, they are enemies with Quinton taking pleasure in abusing Aspen, who he holds responsible for his family's troubles. This movie would be difficult to watch as Aspen is sexual assaulted constantly yet forms an attraction to her abuser, Quinton.
Fanbase Potential
This story would not have a large fanbase. It deals with serious topics in a careless way that would be very triggering for some audiences. Without the sexual violence, there is a solid, entertaining story. Young adult stories surrounding boarding school like institutions tend to drama the teen and tween demographic.
Awards Potential
This could have awards potential is stylized well. The story is about children of criminals and mob bosses. They are bringing the rules and the world they know to Corium University. It is an interesting concept and if made gritty and dramatic, could garner awards notice.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
FATE: THE WINX SAGA, MOTHERLAND, LEGACIES, DESCENDANTS
What’s New About the Story
The story is original because it focuses on the offspring of major criminals and crime lords who have created a university to train their children. The drama is specific to the rules of the criminal underworld but in the structure of an academic teen drama.
Lead Characters
Quinton stands out because of his rage and excitement for violence, specifically towards Aspen. Aspen stands out for her increasing attraction to Quinton who is assaulting her and making her life a hell at school. Both characters have major emotional and mental health pitfalls that need to be addressed.
Uniqueness of Story
This is an interesting take on a teen, high school drama. There are elements that could be developed more with more characters explored. The main plot should be less of a rapey, revenge story instead exploring the dynamic between the characters and their relationship with their parents.
Possible Formats
Film: Streaming TV Series: Network, Cable, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
WORK IN PROGRESS
Justification
This is a work in progress because the sexual assualt theme and possible Stockholm syndrome between the main characters will not be found entertaining by audiences.
Tips for Improvement
For this to be a consider or recommend, the love story between Quinton and Aspen should be changed drastically. Aspen is treated terribly with little opposition from her or the people around her. It sends the wrong message considering the demographic of this story. There doesn’t seem to be much hope from Aspen’s position with little balance. Quinton holds the power. While the story ended with a sequel in mind, the current story needs to show Aspen coming into her own.