Laveda D. Rockford

  CAPTIVE DELIVERANCE | YAHREH Screenplay The first in this series of books and screenplays is Captive Deliverance (Yahrea) which leads FBI Agent Wade Hamilton into an investigation that changes his life. While working on a complicated case, he learns how to see beyond his own understanding. Combined with the help of his team the criminals are rounded up and he closes the case that brought Gina into his life.             Motto: There is a reason for everything and everything has a purpose.   THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING | THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING Screenplay In the second book, Gina and Wade find out that the battle surges even though they are living according to the rules. After they open their own private investigation company, they contact their first client. Wade travels across the country only to find the answer that he is looking for in his own backyard. When the list of criminals gets longer, hi...

It’s that time of the year when butterflies glide through the wind alighting on a delectable flower. Take a look at this photo that I took of a butterfly on Creeping Phlox. Isn’t it amazing how God created these creatures perfect for their purpose as well as for our enjoyment? Butterfly on Creeping Phlox Since I am talking about enjoyment, who doesn’t like a good movie? I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t enjoy it occasionally. So, here is another excerpt of my screenplay. The Case of the Black Pearl Ring: Flying As The Wind screenplay excerpt Laveda D. Rockford THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING: FLYING AS THE WIND Screenplay Excerpt *** FS CINDY Cindy walked through the penthouse like nothing was going on while Wade was running through the house like an acrobat, WADE: “Cindy, could you help me, please?” CINDY: “It looks like you have it under control.” Cindy said, laughing, which caused the dogs to stop and change directions in pursui...

In the previous excerpt Wade and Cindy are waiting for a bell to ring. In this excerpt, Salient Zoon, aka Sal, is surprised but not half as surprised as Gina. THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING: THE BELL RINGS SCREENPLAY EXCERPT *** TWO-SHOT CINDY AND WADE Cindy and Wade heard the bell and climbed up on the upper edge of the small wall getting ready to zipline across the expanse. Cindy clicked in on the rope and eased out. FS REAR GINA CAMERA MOVING  Gina didn’t see anyone through the small window on the door and was shocked when she walked down three steps and almost ran right into a person standing there.   REVERSE ANGLE THROUGH SAL’S EYES/ MCU OF POCKET Sal looked at the woman who almost ran into him and he noticed something in her pocket. MCU GINA’S POCKET It frightened Gina so much that she accidentally squeezed the keys in her right hand which caused her hand to move. Her hand squeezing the keys. MS CINDY Cindy is ziplining across t...

In the previous excerpt, Cindy and Wade were ready to catapult through the air. They have to cross more than one street to reach the building where Yahreh is being held. No matter how many times they went over the plan, something always has a way of sneaking up on them. And that’s what happened during this choreographed assignment. The Case of the Black Pearl Ring: Pic of Salient Zoon Screenplay Excerpt by Laveda D. Rockford Screenplay: The Case of the Black Pearl Ring by Laveda D. Rockford Screenplay excerpt *** TWO-SHOT TO THREE-SHOT Brad and Ben were walking toward Georges location when they heard a voice ask, SAL: “What ya doin’ here, trash boys?” *** FS Cindy stopped short when she heard the voice. Cindy looked over the side of the building and motioned hold to Wade using her hand. *** THREE-SHOT Brad reached up and corrected his glasses. BRAD: “Do ya have somethin’ to eat?” Sal looked at him long and hard. SAL: “No. Now get out of...

In The Case Of The Black Pearl Ring , Yahreh is kidnapped. The kidnapper, Renner Snide, who everyone calls King, is trying to convince an already suspicious Samata to care for him. The Case Of The Black Pearl Ring Screenplay Samata's Suspicious *** TWO-SHOT SAMATA’S LIVING ROOM King was trying hard to convince Samata that it would be fine for her to take care of Yahreh for a few days while he found another place for him to live. He was holding her tight, smooth talking while kissing the corner of her mouth because she turned away from him. KING: “Come on, Samata. It’ll only be a few days and I have guys all around this building.” Samata turned and looked at him trying to get out of his embrace. SAMATA: “King, you’re not telling me something. And that tells me that somethin’s not right.” KING: “I’ve got it under control.” TWO-SHOT CAMERA MOVING King said walking behind her as she walked to the kitchen. She picked up a glass, walked over to t...

After Wade Hamilton retired from the FBI, Cindy Jones was promoted to lead his team. When Gina and Wade’s son,  Yahreh, was kidnapped, Cindy requested that her team get the assignment. The request was granted and the first briefing in The Case Of The Black Pearl Ring brings Cindy front and center. Read this excerpt of The Case Of The Black Pearl Ring to find out how it began. THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING: FIRST BRIEFING Screenplay by Laveda D. Rockford Osceola, Missouri USA An excerpt of THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING: *** FS OFFICE COMMAND CENTER Steve, Jim and Sam walked into the command center, which is actually Wade and Gina’s office, and settled in for the first briefing. Sam looked around the room to find the rest of the team assembling their reports and checking over the content. FS/ CAMERA BACKING TO CAMERA MOVING A door opened from the opposite side of the room. The darkness of the area behind the door looked to be a hallway. ...

In The Case of the Black Pearl Ring the action begins after the opening credits. Get ready for an exciting read. What happens next is a mystery... The Case of the Black Pearl Ring Laveda D. Rockford 2019 THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING TITLE/ DISTRIBUTION CREDIT/ SOUND CREDIT  FADE IN/ LS SHOT  The scene opens in the kitchen where Gina and King (Renner Snide) are struggling over Yahreh. Yahreh is sitting in his highchair.  FS GINA  Gina is laying on the floor with marks on her face where King had slapped her while they struggled. A small amount of blood coming from the injuries of the beating she took trying to keep him from coming into the kitchen.  CU GINA  “No, you can’t have my baby!”   Gina screamed.  CU YAHREH  Yahreh looks up at the man standing in front of him. Kings hands come into frame pulling him up and out of the highchair with Gina laying on the floor in the background. While King picks Yah...

The Case of the Black Pearl Ring | Dessert Is Served Wade learned from Gina how to depend on God while on assignment. Though this assignment was more difficult then most, he prayed every chance he had.  Cindy, Wade, and the team are on their way to rescue Yahreh. Jim and Joy, two other team members, meet them in front of the door where Yahreh is being held. Yahreh is Wade and Gina’s son. Read this excerpt from my screenplay. The Case of the Black Pearl Ring Screenplay Laveda D. Rockford Dallas, Texas 2019 The Case of the Black Pearl Ring | Screenplay ***   FS/ CAMERA BACKING OUT Cindy and her team arrived in front of Samata’s door first. George leaned up against the door and listens for any noise. GEORGE: “I hear a television, but no other noise.” George said quietly. Jim and Joy arrived and keep watch toward the northside staircase while Sam and Bart keep watch in the opposite direction. MS WADE Wade reached into his pack an...

Writing a screenplay can be very exhilarating! I enjoyed writing this screenplay so much! During this exciting sequel, Gina and Wade find out that the world is not as small as they thought. After they open their own private investigation company, they contact their first client. Wade travels across the country only to find the answer that he is looking for in his own backyard. When his old team members join the investigation, the list of criminals gets longer, and the team acquires new technology that help them get a positive result with an unexpected ending. Laveda D. Rockford 2019 Dallas, Texas  The Case of the Black Pearl Ring is the sequel to Yahreh and registered with Writers Guild of America West. © 2019 Laveda D. Rockford