The Service Act

by Jax Schuck

Garrett’s mission is to deliver draft orders to the son of a family who resides in the hills. Before his departure, he is warned that the household is composed of cannibals. When he arrives at their home, he comes to find out that the family claims they are not cannibals but in fact, pacifists. Garrett must convince them to send their beloved son to war despite their declaration of pacifism and his fearful...

Garrett’s mission is to deliver draft orders to the son of a family who resides in the hills. Before his departure, he is warned that the household is composed of cannibals. When he arrives at their home, he comes to find out that the family claims they are not cannibals but in fact, pacifists. Garrett must convince them to send their beloved son to war despite their declaration of pacifism and his fearful confidence in their cannibalism.

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The Service Act

Character Information

  • Son
    A mute young man.
    Character Age
    16-17
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Bowers
    An uneducated and authoritarian military captain.
    Character Age
    35-50
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Garrett
    An extremely nervous young man nearing the end of
    puberty.
    Character Age
    17
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Mama
    A depressed previous southern belle.
    Character Age
    40-50
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Papa
    A fearful former militant.
    Character Age
    40-50
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Daughter
    A very intelligent and wise young girl.
    Character Age
    7
    Character Gender Identity
    Female