You ever have one of those ideas that just won’t let you go? That’s RoomMate for Chad Olshavsky. This story has been living in his head for over a decade—first as a screenplay, now as a full-blown psychological thriller novel. And trust me, this version? It’s even darker, more intense, and more unsettling than before.
Back in the late 2000s, Chad originally wrote RoomMate as a screenplay, with Jason Mewes (yeah, Jay and Silent BobJason Mewes) in mind for the lead. The script had that raw, fast-paced energy, something that could’ve easily played out as a mind-bending indie horror film. But as any writer knows, Hollywood is a tricky beast. The script gained some attention, but like so many great screenplays, it sat on the shelf.
That could’ve been the end of RoomMate—just another script waiting for its moment. But Chad isn’t the type to let a good story die. Instead, he decided to breathe new life into it, turning RoomMate into a novel. And not just any novel—this one goes even deeper into the madness, giving us a front-row seat inside the twisted mind of Charlet, the film producer with a disturbing past and a deadly obsession with control.
The beauty of turning a screenplay into a novel is that you get to expand. In film, everything has to fit into a tight two-hour window. But in a book? You can unravel the layers, take readers deeper into the psychology of the characters, and let the tension simmer until it boils over. And that’s exactly what happened with RoomMate.
Now, with the novel out, Chad wanted to do something special for the fans. He’s offering signed copies of RoomMate—but not just that. Each signed book comes with exclusive gifts, including a PDF of the original screenplay. So, if you’re a storytelling nerd like us, you’ll get to compare the two versions and see just how much the story evolved from script to page.
This journey from screenplay to novel isn’t just about bringing RoomMate to life—it’s about proving that some stories refuse to stay buried. And for those brave enough to step into Charlet’s world, prepare yourself. This one isn’t for the faint of heart.
Want a signed copy with all the extras? Get yours now at RoomMateNovel.com. But don’t say we didn’t warn you.
