Debbie Skupny wrote a review in regarding of "Circle of Dreams" poetry book.

I went to the book signing of  published Author JD Seale for her publication of “Circle of Dreams” poetry book. I have never been to a book signing or even met Jane in person so this was all new to me. I brought my friend with me and he this was his first time too. We both enjoyed this new experience. We met others who were there and Jane made us feel comfortable as we listened to her read some of the poetry in her book and explain to us what inspired her to write the poems. She also introduced us to her puppet and made us laugh with her.  She also had a comedian there who was very funny. Overall, our first experience attending a book signing was enjoyable and if possible, we hope to attend more with this author. Thank you for the invitation Jane.

-Debbie Skupny

"Circle of Dreams" book release combined with puppetry comedy Sat. Nov 6th 2021

Circle of Dreams

By JD. Seale

Circle of Dreams is a poetry book I've created.

It's covers romance, spiritual and generally topics that most can relate to.

On Sat. Nov. 6^th 2021

Planning to have a book release, combined with puppetry comedy.

From 2pm to 7pm

I will read my book and give a speech on what inspired me to write it?

These are the comedic puppetry themes

1. The drunk theme

2. Josh surprises Cindy

3. Couples complain theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-vsb0sS9VM

Circle of Dreams book release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRgeSgQp3qw

Circle of Dreams book release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MstVciHYErE&t=1s

Be sure to pre-order a limited edition today for only $12.00.

By E-mail actorswill215@gmail.com

Inside the San Jose Mexican bar and Grille

3150 Elizabeth lake road Waterford Twp Mi 48328

Inside the room in the far back

RSVP by email to attend for only $15.00

Or pay $20.00 cash at the door.

If any of you want to write a review after purchasing my book feel free to e-mail actorswill215@gmail.com

TATTOO MANIAC Working title: “Fussing with myself” 5-30-2021 script

 

 

TATTOO MANIAC

Working title: “Fussing with myself”

 

Written By

 

Jane Dabish

5-30-script

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

©2021 All rights reserved to Jane Dabish.

 

 

 

 

 

FADE IN:

 

SCENE 1

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM - NIGHT

 

LYNN, a young woman currently dressed in pajamas, is lying on her bed, and writing in her journal. A nerve-wracking ticking noise is present, without any identifiable source.  Suddenly, the ticking stops. She can also hear thunder boom. 

 

There’s a pistol lying close to her journal.  Lynn mumbles to herself while she's staring at the gun, while simultaneously writing her feelings out in her journal.

Lynn will point the gun to her journal.

 

LYNN

I feel like I've got too much anger inside of me.

(Referring to her gun)

This baby by my side makes me write out my emotions way better.  It’s making my moods change each time each time I hear the ticking off the clock. I need to cover my sorrows with tattoos.  Yes, that's what I'll do. I'll get tattooed.  It will make me feel more confident.  I'll heal through pain.

 

Lynn kisses the tip of her gun then puts it under her pillow.  She then gets into bed, tossing and turning, trying to go to sleep.

 

LYNN

All this anger is pounding in my head. Maybe I should get a hypnotherapist to help me through it.

 

Then the ticking stops and Lynn falls asleep with the journal over her head.

 

FADE TO:

SCENE 1B

EXT. FOREST – NIGHT (DREAM)

 

Lynn dreams she’s in a forest, standing in front of a woman named SARA, who is looking at her.  Lynn is still wearing her pajamas, which will help signify that this is just a dream.

 

SARA

You envy me and you wanted to be like me.

 

Lynn brings up her pistol and aims it at Sara.

 

LYNN

You trash-talk me too much! 

 

SARA

You’re weak, bitch. You can't handle harsh words.

 

LYNN (pulls out the gun out of her journal)

Maybe I can finally be happy after I blast a hole in your head!

 

SARA

Do it, bitch. You will never be anything like me.

 

LYNN

Again, you’re pissing me off, Sara!  All you do is offend me.

 

SARA

(You’re delusional, Lynn!  You hear whatever you want to hear.)

You’re delusional, Lynn!  You just heard what you want to hear

 

Lynn fires her gun once, barely missing her.

 

LYNN

You should learn to watch your mouth. I’m not delusional!  Over the years you've verbally abused me. For having a shitty attitude, you deserve to be shot down!

 

Sara’s attitude changes.  She becomes scared.

 

SARA

I didn't mean any of it. I just wanted to make you laugh.  I’m a jokester!  Just wanted to cheer you up, bestie!

 

LYNN

Yeah, whatever. 

 

SARA

I’m sorry!

 

LYNN

You’re just mean to me all the time, so apologizing won't work, you heartless bitch! 

 

SARA

I bought you and gave you everything over the years!

 

Lynn coldly points her gun at Sara and shoots her dead.

 

LYNN

I'm hyped up and ruthless, so I don't give a shit!

 

Lynn blows the tip of her gun.

 

CUT TO:

SCENE 1C

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM – NIGHT

 

Lynn wakes up.  Its still night.  She looks on both sides of her bed.

 

LYNN

It was a dream.  That felt so real.

 

She starts mumbling again, fluctuating between slow, medium and fast-paced mumbling.

 

LYNN

No one will get away with verbally abusing me. Not a single soul.

 

She picks up her pistol and turns it around several times, looking at it lovingly.

 

LYNN

 This pistol is my pride and joy.

 

RHONDA, Lynn’s roommate, enters into the room, seeing Lynn.  Lynn quickly hides her gun under her pillow.

 

RHONDA

Hope you’re feeling okay.

 

LYNN

I’m fine, Rhonda!

 

Lynn turns away from Rhonda, lying face-down on her pillow.  Rhonda pulls up her sleeve and smiles at a pretty tattoo that’s on her arm.

 

RHONDA

Every time I’m down in the dumps and want to feel fine again, I look down at this tattoo that my ex-boyfriend Ken did for me.  You remember Ken, right?

 

LYNN

(Laughs)

Yeah, I remember Ken.  And he did give you a fine tattoo, that’s for sure.

 

RHONDA

Lynn…

 

LYNN

Good night, Rhonda.

 

RHONDA

Good night, Lynn.

 

Rhonda leaves the room.  Lynn shuts her eyes and falls back asleep. 

 

FADE TO:

 

SCENE 2

 

INT. TATTOO SHOP – DAY (DREAM)

 

Lynn is now in Ken’s tattoo shop, sitting in a chair.  She is still in her pajamas.  KEN is finishing up a tattoo on Lynn’s arm.  Ken is a stoned-looking man wearing a shirt with beer stains on it.

 

KEN

Annnndd… done!  What do you think, Lynn?

 

Lynn looks at her new tattoo and dislikes it immediately.

 

LYNN

Fucking jerk, you screwed up my tattoo!  How could you do this to me, Ken?

 

KEN

(Looks serious)

I'm a professional. I've done my job right.

 

LYNN

No, you didn't. You've smeared it!  I’m a paying customer, you drunken wino! 

 

KEN

I'm not drunk now.  I'm just high on weed.

 

Ken pulls out a joint and smokes some weed. 

 

Lynn brings out her gun and shoots Ken.  But then she’s surprised to find that despite a new bloody bullet hole in his chest, Ken is alive, not dying.  He grins and blows marijuana smoke straight in her face.

 

FADE TO:

 

SCENE 3

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM - DAY

 

A boom of thunder awakens Lynn from her dream about killing Ken.

 

She springs up in bed, grabbing her gun from underneath her pillow, and aiming it from left to right, finding nobody.  Then she feels her bed shake.  She looks under her bed, and finds Sara, her roommate, underneath her bed.  Sara was the one who shook the bed.

 

LYNN

Stop fucking with me, Sara!

 

Sara comes out from underneath the bed.

 

SARA

What were you dreaming about, Lynn?

 

LYNN

In my dream, Ken was giving me a tattoo. 

 

SARA

Rhonda’s ex-boyfriend, Ken?

 

LYNN

Yeah, him.  I wasn't happy with the tattoo Ken put on my arm.  He smeared it.  So I shot Ken.  How can he fuck up that way?

 

SARA

Well, Rhonda said that Ken was an alcoholic and a stoner.  That’s why he’s a lost cause.. 

 

LYNN

Thanks for making me feel better, Sara. 

 

SARA

You’re welcome!  Now why don’t you go lock that gun up somewhere?

 

LYNN

No, I still feel that this gun should be right by my side.

 

SARA

Are you out of your mind?  What if it’s loaded?

 

LYNN

Oh, it’s definitely loaded!  But I’m going to make sure the barrel is aimed towards that open window for safety reasons. So if it goes off, the bullet will fly right out the window…

 

Lynn sets the gun down.  It goes off, a bullet flying through the window.  From somewhere outside, an unseen cat yowls.

 

SARA

That's smart of you, Lynn, but you are super crazy. Like me.  That’s why we are besties!

 

Sara looks at her watch.

 

SARA

Gotta take my morning run.

 

Sara runs out of the room.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 4

 

INT.  LYNN’S BATHROOM – DAY

 

Lynn looks over her body. 

 

LYNN

I hate the way my body looks. It needs to be tattooed! This way, I can cover up my spider veins.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 4b

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY

Scene description:  Lynn’s journal is in the bathroom. Ken appears in the journal that’s when she shoots it and he disappears. (Maybe like a ghost)

 

Lynn, now fully dressed, is writing in her journal again.  Jazz music is playing in her room.

 

LYNN

There's something wrong with my head.  I'm not a bad person but I started to feel that way.  Even listening to jazz doesn't work.  I have to figure out ways to take control over my thoughts and emotions.

 

Then a ghostly image of Ken comes out of her journal.

 

KEN

You've shot me and I'm a perfectionist. I did a fine job on your tattoo.

 

LYNN

Shut the fuck up, Ken!

 

KEN 

Why don’t you eat shit, Lynn?  It's good for you.

 

LYNN

(Stop verbally abusing me!  I'm busy writing in my journal!)

Stop verbally abusing me!  Can’t you see I’m writing in my journal?

 

KEN (ignores her and starts yapping away)

I have an idea!  How about I start telling you what to put down in your journal, word for word?  After you killed me over a tattoo you didn’t like, I have the right to tell you what to write!

 

Lynn points her gun at Ken. 

 

LYNN

(You don't.  You are dead. So don't fuck with me!)

You don’t! You are dead. Stop fucking with my head I know what I see!

 

Lynn shoots her journal.  Ken vanishes.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 5

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY (LATER)

 

Lynn is still writing in her journal while mumbling to herself.  The ticking noise comes back and the weather outside is stormy again.

 

LYNN

I'm sick of these ticking sounds; they get to me every time it storms. 

 

Rhonda walks into Lynn's bedroom, since she overheard Lynn talking to herself.

 

RHONDA

Are you alright? I heard you breathe heavily again.

 

LYNN

Yes, I guess so. I just had a wild daydream while I was writing in my journal. I saw Ken’s ghost coming out of my journal, telling me what to write.

 

RHONDA

Ken’s ghost?  But Ken’s still alive!

 

LYNN

(Shrugging)

Well, Ken was a ghost in my daydream.  Anyway, Rhonda, I'm planning on tattooing my whole body.

 

RHONDA

This again?  You’ve talked about tattooing yourself for so many years!  It’s annoying!

 

LYNN

I can't help it. I want to make that change. 

 

RHONDA

Okay.  Well, since we’re on the subject, did you know I just got a new tattoo on my back?  I got a good deal for it, too!

 

LYNN

Ooh!  Let me see! 

 

Rhonda turns around, pulls up a bit of her shirt, and shows Lynn a small but cool-looking new tattoo that is on her back.

 

LYNN

Wow!  It looks fabulous!

 

RHONDA

Thank you!

 

LYNN

Who’s the tattoo artist you used?  And did he charge a rate as flat as my ass is?

 

RHONDA

I only paid $150.

 

Rhonda shakes her head.

 

RHONDA

You’re weird, Lynn. 

 

LYNN

I'm not weird, I just want my whole back tattooed. It's normal to ask.

 

RHONDA

You're not normal.

 

LYNN

Oh, there’s no such thing as normal!  I'm not, you’re not, no one is normal!  Just tell me who did your tattoo! 

 

RHONDA

Whatever!  It was Ken, my ex-boyfriend! 

 

Rhonda hands Ken’s business card to Lynn.

 

RHONDA

Here's his business card.  Now you can talk to him all you want about tattoos, instead of annoying me. I'm over it.

 

Lynn points her gun at Rhonda.

 

LYNN

Don’t mess with me.  Don’t you ever use that tone of voice with me, Rhonda?

 

RHONDA

Put that away!  I'm your best friend.

 

LYNN (pulls out a gun and blows the tip of it. To show she is a bad ass)

If you act up again, I'll blow you away.

 

RHONDA

Put it down! I'm not messing with you! Please stop threatening me.  Just put that away, we’re in broad daylight, someone walking by might see you!  They can just snap a picture of you and get you in trouble with the cops!

 

LYNN

If some asshole runs his mouth, then I’ll shoot the fuck out of him.

 

RHONDA

That's insane. You’re totally whacked and out of your mind.

 

LYNN

Sure I am.

 

Lynn lowers her gun and smiles at Rhonda.

 

LYNN

Crazy attracts crazy, that's why we are friends.

 

Rhonda lets out a deep breath.

LYNN

So tell me more about Ken!

 

RHONDA

Ken?  Uh, well, I never told you this, but Ken had a lot of bad habits.  That’s why I broke it off with the idiot.

 

LYNN

Good. Do you have a crush on me, Rhonda?  I thought you'd have a crush on me.  Most people do.

 

RHONDA

Fuck no, I'm strictly dickly.

 

Lynn

 

Good, to know. I just want a tattoo nothing more.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 6

 

INT. LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – DAY (LATER)

Lynn goes into her living room and texts Ken.

 

Lynn’s Text:  Are you free today at 12pm I'd like to get a tattoo?

 

Ken’s Text: Sure. Here's my address 30724 stud Tuck rd. Ferndale MI

 

Lynn’s Text:  Sounds great see you then.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 7

 

INT. TATTOO SHOP – DAY

 

Lynn shows a picture to Ken.

 

LYNN

I’d like this type of tattoo…

(Points to her left arm)

…Right here.

 

KEN

Okay.

 

Lynn shows a second picture to Ken.

 

LYNN

And I’d like this tattoo…

(Points to her right arm)

…Right here.

 

KEN

I will do my best!

 

LYNN (V.O.)

(Her thoughts)

If he fucks up my tattoos, I'll point my pistol right up his ass and blow him away.

 

KEN (V.O.)

(His thoughts)

She probably likes me, that’s why she’s staring at me this way.

 

CUT TO:

 

 

SCENE 7b

 

INT. TATTOO SHOP – DAY (LATER)

 

Ken has finished tattooing Lynn’s body.

Directors notes.  When filming do a fade, between the 2^nd tattoo.

 

KEN

So what do you think, Lynn?

 

Lynn checks out the tattoo on her left arm.  It looks fantastic. 

 

LYNN

Great! I’ll refer you to anyone else looking to get a tattoo! 

 

KEN

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

 

LYNN

Always remember to appreciate the little things in life.

 

KEN

I do.

 

He suddenly laughs.

 

KEN

You know, Lynn, I remember Rhonda talking about you, back when we were dating.  She told me your name should be Trigger Gremlin, because all you do is annoy people talking about tattoos.

 

For a moment, it looks like Lynn is going to present her chest to Ken.  But then she pulls out her gun and shoots him.  She has a silence on her gun, so it doesn’t make all that much noise.

 

LYNN

Don't ever call me Triggered Gremlin!

 

KEN

Sorry!  It just slipped out…!

 

Lynn now looks at her second tattoo, that’s on her right arm. It looks awful. 

 

LYNN

You fucked up my other tattoo! 

 

KEN

I followed your orders!

 

LYNN (hits a gun on his face)

No, you didn't!  If you weren’t wasted, you could’ve done it right, you fuck face!

 

KEN

Aaaaaah, help me!  Call 911!  You shot me and I’m bleeding to death, you slut!

 

Lynn shoots Ken with her gun once again, going ever further out of her mind.

 

LYNN

I'm not a slut!  But I can make you a man slut.

 

KEN

I… didn’t mean to say…

 

LYNN

Watch your filthy mouth next time, punk. 

 

This is when she shoots Ken for the third time, blowing him away. 

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 8

 

INT.  LYNN’S KITCHEN – DAY

 

With a blank expression on her face, Lynn walks into her kitchen, pours herself a bowl of cereal like nothing happened.  As she eats, she begins wiping the silencer on her gun.

 

Rhonda, who had overheard her entering the room, walks in.

 

RHONDA

So how did it go, getting your first tattoo?

 

LYNN (after she speaks she gives a crooked smile)

Oh, actually I got two tattoos. 

 

Lynn shows Rhonda the good tattoo on her left arm.

 

LYNN

I can’t help but love this first one I got!

 

RHONDA

Wow, it looks phenomenal! 

 

LYNN

But the second one tuned out bad because he was too buzzed and he smeared it.

 

Lynn shows Rhonda the bad tattoo on her right arm.

 

RHONDA

(Trying to be funny)

Then kiss it and hug it and do whatever you want with it.

 

LYNN

I’m a cold-hearted snake.  I won’t give it affection.

(pauses momentarily)

Also, that Ken guy, he had such a filthy mouth on him. How did you date the scumbag?

 

RHONDA

(Shrugs)

(He’s hot.  Screwing him was fun.)

He’s a player screwing him was fun.

He’s a player screwing him was a never ending battle!

 

LYNN

Can you shut the fuck up?  Tattoos are my thing, not screwing.

 

RHONDA

No wonder you just want to cover your whole body with tattoos.  No man would ever want to screw you since you are already so screwed up.

 

LYNN

Dream on. I got plenty of offers.

 

RHONDA

That’s pathetic and you are too. You’re like a Triggered Gremlin, ready to attack.

 

Lynn gets up in Rhonda’s face.

 

LYNN

Don't piss me off. Ken made that mistake earlier. So I shot him with my gun.

 

RHONDA

You’re being ridiculous, Lynn… you couldn’t have killed him… right?

LYNN

(He called me names! Plus, I hated this tattoo he put on me. So I blew him away.)

He called me names! Plus, I hated how he smeared my tattoo being wasted. So I finished him off

 

RHONDA

I don’t want to hear any of this shit!

 

LYNN

(Looking crazy)

I still need to get more tattoos.  Better tattoos!

 

RHONDA

Can you think about something else other than tattoos?

 

LYNN

(No!  I want good tattoos!  That’s why I shot Ken blew his ass up in pieces!)

No!  All I want is perfect tattoos. That’s why I shot Ken blew his ass up in pieces!

 

RHONDA

I hope no one saw or heard!

 

LYNN

No, your friend is slick; I put a silencer on my gun.

 

RHONDA

Just don't go shooting anyone else, okay?

 

LYNN

(Smiles)

I won’t.

(Then evilly thinks)  If you piss me off you’ll be next.

 

Lynn takes a deep, relaxing breath.

 

LYNN

Now I feel so much better.

 

Rhonda laughs nervously.

 

LYNN

Do you know another tattoo artist, Rhonda?

 

RHONDA

No, do your own research, you goofball.

 

LYNN

Whatever, bitch!

 

RHONDA

I'm not a bitch. Try to respect me.

 

Lynn points her gun at Rhonda.

 

LYNN

Right.

 

Rhonda leaves the kitchen. 

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 9

 

INT. LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – DAY

 

Rhonda is now alone in the living room.

 

RHONDA

(To herself)

The nerve of her, threatening me with that gun of hers. She's a bitch!

 

FADE TO:

 

SCENE 10

 

INT.  LYNN’S KITCHEN – DAY (LATER)

 

Lynn and Rhonda are together, talking with each other.  Lynn is clutching her gun.

 

RHONDA

You’re so cold-hearted towards men. You should learn not to be.

 

LYNN

I can't help it. I just can't stand how certain men act.  Verbally abusing me.

 

RHONDA

(Eyeing Lynn’s gun)

Guns aren’t always the answer, you know.

 

LYNN

Guns do help. Guns are my therapy.

 

RHONDA

You should seek therapy.   You need to have your head examined.

 

LYNN

Now you’re talking like a doctor, but you are not.

 

RHONDA

I’m close to getting my doctorate degree.

 

Rhonda begins writing a list of hypnotherapists and their contact information for Lynn on a piece of paper.

 

LYNN

(You’re probably lying about that, like most people lie on social media.)

You’re probably lying about that, like most pretend they are doctors and they are not.

They are sore losers in my category.

 

Rhonda finishes writing the list and hands it to Lynn.

 

RHONDA

Here's a list of hypnotherapists that you can see.

 

LYNN

Okay, Miss Getting-My-Doctorate.

 

RHONDA

Will you try to be open-minded about seeing a hypnotherapist?

 

LYNN

I'll try to be.  I'm just a nervous wreck that's one of a kind.

 

RHONDA

Right on.  You go, girl, with that powerful spirit you have!

 

Lynn puts her gun away.

 

LYNN

(I feel so great around you.  I apologize with the way I've behaved earlier.  Deep down, I'm a nice person, when I want to be.)

 

I feel so great around you.  I apologize with the way I've behaved earlier.  Deep down, I'm a nice person, but deep down I have anger building inside of me. (That’s blows out of control)

 

RHONDA

Aww, I understand.

 

Lynn begins pacing back and forth.

 

LYNN

Yes, I can’t believe what I just did!  I shot Ken! Oh, I have to learn to control my rage!

I can’t just shoot anyone because I hate what they've said or did.  That’s almost as bad as being verbally abusive!

 

RHONDA

Relax, it's over with. Stop pacing around like a madwoman.

 

LYNN

I’m not mad.  I just have to figure out how to control my emotions.

 

RHONDA

You need a chill pill, Lynn.

 

Lynn stops pacing and glares at Rhonda, deepening her voice as she twists her neck around.

 

LYNN

Don’t push me, or I’ll kill you too.

 

RHONDA

You’re screwed up, Lynn!  You have nothing to live for!

 

LYNN

I have something to live for!

(Shows off her tattoos)

Check out these tattoos, bitch!

 

RHONDA

You’re a ruthless bitch with no heart.

 

Lynn brings her gun back out and blows the tip of it.

 

LYNN

You act like a cry-baby. I killed your dumb, drunken, stoner ex-boyfriend, who gives a shit!

 

RHONDA

At least I had a man once.  No one wants a skinny pencil neck like yours, no matter how many tattoos you put on it!

 

LYNN

Stop pissing me off!

 

RHONDA

I need to leave, you Triggered Gremlin.

 

Lynn pulls her gun out and shoots at Rhonda, almost hitting her.

 

 

SCENE 11

 

EXT. LYNN’S APARTMENT – DAY

 

Rhonda runs out of Lynn’s apartment, leaving the door wide open.  Lynn takes a single step outside to scream after her.

 

LYNN

(Screaming)

Shut the front door, Rhonda!  I feel dead, that's why I want to be covered with tattoos!

 

Lynn turns around and heads back inside her apartment.

 

LYNN

(Mumbling)

Gotta figure out who the fuck will do my next tattoo?

Cut to looking on her phone to figure out who will be the next tattoo artist.

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 12

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM – NIGHT

 

Lynn lays in bed, writing in her journal.  Weird voices keep running though her mind.  The ticking noise is at an unbelievably loud volume.  Outside, another thunderstorm kicks in.

 

WEIRD VOICES (V.O.)

[INDISTINCT MUTTERINGS]

 

Lynn narrates what she’s writing, first speaking at a slow pace, then a medium pace then a fast pace.

 

LYNN

(I feel that these dreams are getting to me; I need to figure a way out how to pound them out of me.

I feel that these dreams are getting to me; I need to slap them out of my head. I'm sick of hearing sounds that are triggering me to want to shoot.)

-

I feel that these dreams are getting to me; I need to slap them out of my head. I'm sick of hearing sounds that are triggering me to want to shoot.

 

 

All the noises build up louder and louder.  Lynn covers her ears with her hands.

 

KEN (V.O.)

(You killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me, you killed me…)

 

You killed me bitch. You killed me. Now the voices are out of your head.

 

LYNN

Ken’s voice… it's blowing up my eardrums!

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 13

 

INT. DR. EDWARDS’ OFFICE – DAY

Director’s notes: The ticking sound starts talking to Dr. Edwards.

 

DR. EDWARDS is a hypnotherapist.  Lynn enters his office.  They shake hands.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Hello, Lynn. My name is Dr. Edwards.  I am a hypnotherapist.  So what brought you in today?

 

Lynn sits down in a chair.

 

LYNN (changes the tone of her voice- speaking slow, medium to fast pace)

It was awful! I heard the storm and the ticking woke me up. It was pounding in my head like a jackhammer out of control.  But worst of all was probably Ken’s voice.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Try to breathe in and out steadily. Speak a little slower.  This way I'll hear you clearly.

 

Lynn follows Dr. Edwards’ instructions.

 

LYNN

I can see Ken’s ghost hunting me.  His voice doesn't leave my head. Pounding like a fucker out of control.  He smeared my tattoo and I got him back. What do you suggest I should do?

 

DR. EDWARDS

Learn to unwind before sleeping. This way you can relax your head that head of yours, but don't think of Ken before you sleep.

 

LYNN

(Fidgets as she speaks)

 I have a hard time relaxing. These dreams are consuming every inch of me!

 

DR. EDWARDS

Have you've tried breathing exercises before sleeping?

 

Lynn starts talking at a rapid fast pace, then slows to a slower pace.

 

LYNN

No. I feel a shortness of breath when my mind races. Maybe my dreams are giving me a message. At times it happens when I'm showering; I’m suddenly out of breath and my chest pounds quickly.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Try a warm bath.  It can do you good!

 

LYNN

My dreams are creeping me out!

 

DR. EDWARDS

Then stretch until you feel better.  I believe that will make your pain will go away.

 

Lynn tries stretching, just like Dr. Edwards said.

 

LYNN

Okay. Thanks. My dream is repetitive and it's haunting me, so these days, I try to stay up so I won’t fall asleep.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Breathing exercises is the best way to go.  Try slow breaths for 5 minutes a day. If that doesn't work, try meditating.

 

LYNN

(Hits her head as she’s talking)

I only feel relaxed when I'm in the bath, but my fucking next-door neighbors are constantly running up and down the stairway; it’s very annoying! I'm struggling and my bones are aching this horrible dream keeps hitting my conscience, like a time bomb ready to explode.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Wow.  Try sleeping somewhere different. It might help.

 

LYNN

Since my grandma died, I've been sleeping on the couch.  It’s sort of like house surfing.

I didn't want to sleep in that old bed of hers.

 

DR. EDWARDS

No wonder your body is aching. You need to sleep in your bed.

 

LYNN

That’s impossible I need to sleep on the couch it’s more stable for me and comfortable. Because I'm an antsy person. But lately my neck and shoulders started aching.

 

Dr. Edwards brings out an unusually-shaped pillow and holds it out towards Lynn.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Then I recommend you use this pillow for your neck.

 

LYNN

I'd feel awkward sleeping with that type of pillow.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Give it a shot.

(He hands the pillow to her)

Here you go.

 

LYNN

I really appreciate this.  Do you recommend anything else?

 

DR. EDWARDS

Just stretching exercises and breathing techniques.

 

LYNN

Thank you, Dr. Edwards. Hopefully, my awkward dreams will stop, and they won’t consume me and drive me nuts.

 

Dr. Edwards brings out a wand.

 

DR. EDWARDS

(Oh, and also, I’m going to wave this wand in front of your face.)

This wand will help you, so relax your mind and watch this!

 

He waves the wand in front of Lynn’s face in a hypnotic way.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Just follow this wand with your eyes, it will help you. Keep following it.

 

Lynn follows Dr. Edwards’ instructions.  Her fidgeting starts to relax. She falls asleep momentarily, then wakes up.

 

DR. EDWARDS

(Still swinging his wand)

Now how do you feel?

 

Lynn blinks.

 

LYNN

Where am I at?  Am I safe or do I need my gun?

 

DR. EDWARDS

You’re in my office.  I'm Dr. Edwards.

 

LYNN

Yes, I remember your name.  What do you think that I'm some sort of idiot?

 

DR. EDWARDS

No, I'm just doing my job.

 

LYNN

I feel better around you, Dr. Edwards.

 

Dr. Edwards looks at his watch.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Good.  Well, we’re out of time.  Keep on writing in that journal of yours… it’s been marvelous for your mental health, and it will continue to help you sort out your emotions.

Your session is now over with, have a great day!

 

Lynn and Dr. Edwards shake hands.

 

LYNN

Thanks, Dr. Edwards, you’re a big help.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 14

 

INT. LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – DAY

 

Lynn goes back home.  Lynn’s mumbling to herself while walking back into in her apartment.  Rhonda’s sitting on a chair, reading a book, and spots Lynn when she comes inside. 

 

RHONDA

Hello, Lynn.  How did therapy go with Dr. Edwards?

 

LYNN

Dr. Edwards was a big help.

 

RHONDA

Oh, that’s great to hear, so what do you think about cheeseburgers for din…

 

LYNN

(Suddenly screaming)

All this pressure is building inside my head!  It’s driving me out of my mind; I’m like a walking bomb ready to explode!  Tick, tick, tick, is all I hear in this damn head of mine!

 

RHONDA

(Alarmed)

I…!

 

We can hear the Weird Voices again.

 

WEIRD VOICES (V.O.)

[INDISTINCT MUTTERINGS]

 

LYNN

No one knows what it’s really like to be me!  Constantly fighting with myself!  Why do I sleep with a gun under my pillow? Life is hard!

 

RHONDA

You need to tune everything out and try to relax!

 

LYNN

You sound like a therapist, Rhonda.

 

RHONDA

I'm intelligent enough to be one.

 

LYNN

But I already have a therapist. Earlier, I told you that I am seeing Dr. Edwards and he’s doing hypnosis on me. He’s been super-helpful!

 

RHONDA

(Sarcastically)

Clearly.

 

LYNN

These horrible nightmares will soon clear up. I sense it.

 

RHONDA

You sound like a psycho.  Have you ever thought about turning yourself in to the police?  You did murder Ken, after all.

 

LYNN

(Ignoring her)

I'm glad Dr. Edwards is helping me through this awful experience.

 

RHONDA

Stop making yourself crazy.  Learn to take it easy like me.  You don't need to be a hot mess like your room is.

 

LYNN

I know.  At least I'm a hot mess.

 

RHONDA

We both can be hot messes together.

 

LYNN

Oh yeah. Let’s cheer to that, girlfriend!

 

RHONDA

Girl, if I was gay... you'd drive me absolutely crazy with all your craziness.  Kind of like you’re already doing right now.

 

LYNN

Fuck it, I'm not into that crap.

 

RHONDA

Same here. 

 

LYNN

My goal in life is to fill my body with tattoos and don’t think sex when I say fill.

 

 

RHONDA

I know, you told me this many times. Mrs. Repeat.

 

LYNN

I have?  Okay then, I can’t think of anything else I want to talk about right now.  So I guess I’ll take a nap.

 

Lynn goes into her bedroom to take a nap.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 15

Directors notes. Scene 7b will reflex back here. This is when Ken gets killed

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM – NIGHT (DREAM)

Lynn is hallucinating in her dream. When Kens ghost appears.

 

Ken’s ghost is standing right by Lynn’s bed, still bleeding from the many bullet holes that Lynn put in him back when she killed him.

 

KEN

Hi.

 

Lynn springs up in bed, pulls her gun out from under her pillow and opens fire on Ken, putting more new bullet holes in him.  He’s driven back into the wall. 

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 15b

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM – NIGHT

 

In the real world, Lynn springs up in bed again, and grabs her gun.  She starts shaking.  Her legs are fidgety, and she tries to do breathing exercises, but she’s experiencing shortness of breath.  The ticking noise is back. Staring at the clock that stopped ticking.

 

She begins tapping (in a non-suicidal way) one part of her gun against her head. 

 

SARA

Lynn, are you alright?

 

Sara comes in.  Lynn lowers her gun.

 

LYNN

No.  I killed Ken in my dream, then I woke up.  It disturbed me, Sara. Look at how disturbed I look!

 

SARA

Did you really kill Ken, like Rhonda said you did?  Or are you shitting me?

 

Lynn is suddenly confused, alternating the speed that she talks at once again.

 

LYNN

My delusional dreams are telling me that I did. But I really can't shoot anyone. I'm not like that!

 

SARA

I think you have short-term memory problems, Lynn.   I also think you might be in denial. Like you always are.

 

LYNN

Good thing I started seeing Dr. Edwards.  He's the best hypnotherapist around town.

 

SARA

Sounds exciting!

 

LYNN

It is. I'm learning some breathing exercises.  But I really should be doing yoga.

 

SARA

Yes, yoga helps.  It will help get your body toned. I do yoga myself.

 

They fall silent for a minute.  The ticking noise ticks prominently.

 

LYNN

You know, now that I think about it, I’m pretty sure it was that ticking sound that drove me out of my mind. I couldn't relax. Then Ken’s voice kept coming into my head!

 

SARA (looks at the clock that stopped)

Ticking?

 

LYNN

That ticking sounded like a volcano in my head that was about to explode!

 

SARA

Maybe it’s a smoke alarm that needs new batteries…?  I don’t know, I didn’t hear any ticking.

 

Then Sara leaves the room and Lynn falls back asleep.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 16

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM – NIGHT (DREAM)

 

In her dream, Lynn sees a shadow of Ken behind the bed post

 

Ken’s shadow takes Lynn’s gun straight from her, then points it straight at her, like he’s about to get revenge.

 

KEN

You bitch!  I went out of my way for you.  And you blew my head off.  So I'm back!

 

LYNN

Well, if you did my tattoo right, you wouldn't have gotten blown away by my pistol!

 

KEN

Now it’s your turn, you crazy blabbermouth freak!

 

Then Ken shoots her straight in the head.  Lynn’s body slams backward, her head landing straight on her journal, oozing blood.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 17

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM – NIGHT

 

Lynn wake up and shakes as her blanket falls right into her face. Then she looks underneath her bed, looking for Ken.

 

LYNN

Ken?!  Ken, are you under my bed?!

 

Ken’s not there.  Lynn starts freaking out again.

 

LYNN

I don’t understand how all this is happening to me?!

 

She lets her head hit the pillow, squeezing her eyes shut while tossing and turning.

 

CUT TO:

SCENE 18

EXT.  FOREST – NIGHT (DREAM)

 

Now Lynn’s having dreams on who to kill next.  One by one, MANY RANDOM MEN AND WOMEN appear in front of her, and as soon as she sees them, she shoots each one of them with her gun.  Each person dies a bloody death from their gunshot wounds. 

 

LYNN (V.O.)

I need to shoot everyone and put them all out of their misery. They should be destroyed!   Whenever they piss me off, they need to be shot! When things don't go my way. I need to shoot whoever the fuck I see!

Whoever fucks with me and abuses me needs to be shot and put out of their misery.

 

 

 

CUT TO:

SCENE 19

 

INT.  LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – DAY  

Director’s notes: Lynn is feeling delusional as she sees the room spinning.

Lynn is back up again, talking to herself in the living room, pointing her gun around at random things and everything in the room is spinning out of control.

 

LYNN

I'm not perfect. I'm trying to be cheery in this fucked up world.  It’s so aggravating!

 

SARA

Calm down, Lynn!  Get your head straight!

 

LYNN

I can't. I feel like I've been sleepwalking through life. 

(Holds up her gun)

And this is my only protection.  My best friend, who won't ever talk back to me.  Not like my ex-boyfriend. He never shut up.

 

SARA

You had a boyfriend?

 

LYNN

Yeah, His name was Don. Don was annoying and he kept saying stupid things.  I should have shot his mouth off long ago.   Maybe it’s not too late…

 

SARA

Just use your imagination. It’s safer than spending your life behind bars for your ex.

 

LYNN

Got a point, he's not worth doing time for.

 

SARA

Yeah, especially when you’re already gonna get locked up a good two decades or so for what you did to Ken.

 

LYNN

Nuh uh!  I only killed Ken in my dream!

 

SARA

Sure thing, Lynn.

 

LYNN

Want to see something cool, Sara?

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 20

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY

 

Now Sara and Lynn are in Lynn’s bedroom.  Lynn shows Sara a teddy bear.

 

LYNN

I got a new teddy bear. I feel like it helps out with my therapy. Ever since COVID-19, there’s no one to hug, since most people are afraid of catching the coronavirus by a simple hug.

 

SARA

It’s straight-out crazy.

 

LYNN

Yup. Plus, I heard that until 2022, we all must wear our masks in Michigan.

 

SARA

That’s insane.

 

LYNN

I’m so angry!  I hate having to wear masks every damn day on the calendar!

I want to tear the damn mask off my face and shred it to pieces!  Halloween only comes once a year, damn it!

 

SARA

Amen, sister! 

 

FADE TO:

 

SCENE 21 (Lynn’s hair is messy)

 

INT. SARA AND RHONDA’S BEDROOM – DAY

 

Sara and Lynn are now continuing to talk in the bedroom where Sara and Rhonda sleep.  Sara and Rhonda each sleep in their own separate beds on opposite sides of the room.  Rhonda and Sara each decorate their half of the bedroom in different ways.

 

Lynn’s hair is messy.

 

LYNN

I feel like I'm losing it over tattoos.  I'm beginning to forget when my appointments are.

I'm a complete mess.

 

SARA

You need to chillax with me.

 

LYNN

I can't. At this moment. I feel like I'm in a dark place and there's no one to talk to.

 

Sara hands Lynn a pill.

 

SARA

I can picture that. Here's a calm-down pill to relax your nerves.

 

But Lynn turns away from the pill, rejecting it.

 

LYNN (holds the gun straight on and rubs it)

It's not going to help me.  I'm over it.  Just like I’m over my ex.  Our strong friendship makes me feel empowered, Sara!  Just like I feel empowered holding this gun!

 

SARA

Yup, our strong bond has kept us together over the years!

 

LYNN

True!  I love the way we both make heads turn when we are together!

 

Cut to Lynn going away to go to her bedroom.

 

SCENE 22 (Lynn is dreaming)

 

INT.  HALLWAY – NIGHT (DREAM)

 

Lynn is dreaming that she’s in a mysterious hallway.  She walks a little bit down the hallway, and she turns into a LITTLE GIRL in the past.  She walks a bit further down the hallway, and she turns back to herself in the present.  She keeps walking down the hallway, and the scene keeps splitting between herself as a little girl in the past, and the adult version of herself in the present.

 

Split the scene between past and present.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 22b

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM - NIGHT

 

Lynn wakes up in bed.  It’s storming again and the ticking sound is back.  The room is spinning crazily.  She looks from side to side in confusion.

 

LYNN

What day is it?

 

Breathing heavily, Lynn grabs a bottle of water and drinks it quickly.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 23

 

INT. DR. EDWARDS’ OFFICE – DAY

 

Lynn is having another therapy session with Dr. Edwards.

 

LYNN

I keep getting my days confused. It's Monday and I felt like its Friday.

 

DR. EDWARDS

No wonder you came in last Wednesday in with no appointment

 

LYNN.

I felt like I need attention like a baby in a crib.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Wow.  Go on.

 

LYNN

I was annoyed. Always fighting with myself. I didn't know what to do or who to talk to, so I came to you. I keep having these disturbing dreams. That are driving me insane!

 

Dr. Edwards brings out his hypnotic wand and starts waving it around hypnotically.  Lynn follows it with her eyes.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Just watch this. And follow it very carefully. Keep your eyes on it. There now how do you feel?

 

She shuts her eyes and then reopens them.

 

LYNN

Way better! I feel like a fresh new person, ready to take on the world.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Good. Also how have the breathing exercise been working for you?

 

LYNN

Okay. I'm still trying to get a hang of it.

 

DR. EDWARDS

It takes dedication to just do it a few minutes a day. If you get yourself into it will work.

 

LYNN

Thank you. My dreams are making feel so out of place. Maybe I'm just becoming psychotic.

I fear that if I fall asleep, these horrible nightmares will come back to me, all pounding in my head all at once.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Sleep is important, so don't lose sleep over anything.

 

Suddenly, illogically, Sara is there, sitting next to Lynn!  She thrusts a pill at her.

 

SARA

I’m telling you to take these muscle relaxers! They work for me!

 

Lynn turns towards Sara.

 

LYNN

Pills don't help, Sara!  I told you this before.  But seeing Dr. Edwards sure helps me emotionally!

 

DR. EDWARDS

Who are you talking to, Lynn?

 

LYNN

I’m talking to Sara, of course!

 

Lynn turns back to Sara, but there’s no one there.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Nobody is there, Lynn.  It’s just the two of us.

 

Lynn and Dr. Edwards both look worried.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 24

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY

 

Lynn is with Sara in her bedroom.

 

SARA

You need a change of pace.  Try to sleep in a different bed.

 

LYNN

I wish it were that easy, but my dreams are pounding in my head like I'm turning into a psychotic fool. I'm not like I used to be.

 

SARA

Don't let your dreams get to you.  Try to train your mind to behave with some nice jazz music, it with soothe your nerves.

 

LYNN

How can I train my mind if my dreams are taking over!

 

SARA

Well, that's why you have Dr. Edwards! Just keep seeing him; I'm sure he will help you find peace though hypnosis.

 

LYNN

I hope the hypnosis works. Then finally I can get some sleep peacefully like I'm fucking dead.

 

SARA

Stop talking that way.

 

LYNN

Sorry, I just don't know what to do anymore!  I feel like I'm in a roller coaster ride that's out of control.  It's like being on uppers, then downers, then uppers again!  I'm about to lose it!

 

SARA

You won't lose it. It’s all in your head!

 

LYNN

 

It’s not! My repetitive dream has gotten to me!  I need a hot steamy bath.  But don't get dirty thoughts about me bathing,

Sara! I’m not a sexual whore so don’t have think filthy thoughts!

 

SARA

I’m not interested in you like that either, Mrs. Joker.

 

Sara checks her watch.

SARA  

I gotta go.  Enjoy your bath.  See you later!

 

LYNN

(First looks serious, then giggles)

Sure, if I don't blow my head off by the time you get back!

 

SARA

(walking out)

Whatever. You won’t. The ones who talk about it don’t do it.

You won’t

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 25

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY (DREAM)

 

Lynn is talking with Sara again.

 

LYNN

I heard that it can take twenty-one days to make a change. 

 

SARA

I read about that as well. That's true I know for a few people I know who have changed.

 

LYNN

Good, then I’ll keep at it!  This way I can feel better and learn to control my emotions.

 

SARA

I believe that we all have psychotic potential within us. My dad used said that. 

He thought I was a weirdo.  So… go with what you feel?

 

Lynn grabs the gun from underneath her pillow and shoots Sara, who falls down dead.

 

 

SCENE 25b

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM - NIGHT

 

Lynn wakes up from bed, grabs the gun from underneath her pillow and looks on both sides of her bed with a psychotic look on her face. She sleeps with one light open.

 

LYNN

(I feel that there's something wrong with me!  I’m dreaming horrible dreams again!)

I feel that there's something wrong with my head.  My dreams are directing me as they are destroying me.

Sara is also in the bedroom with her.

 

SARA

Girl, it must have been the full moon that caused you to have that dream.

 

LYNN

Whatever caused it, it was horrible! Thank god for Dr. Edwards, he really can zap those bad thoughts out of my mind like a magician using his wand.

 

SARA

That’s great.

 

LYNN

It may take me some time, but I’ll learn to break free of my dreams and be normal again.

 

SARA

There’s no such as normal. I've checked out a book on that topic and misplaced it.

 

LYNN

Right.  You know what I mean.  I'm really blessed to have you in my life, Sara.

 

SARA

Aww, thank you. I feel privileged. I'm sure that there is something about me you hate.

 

LYNN

(looks serious like she’s having a breaking down)

Yes, I can't stand how you always think that I’m making excuses when I’m not!  The sun really WAS in my way was I was driving that one day! So I started to drive in the other lane!  By mistake!

 

SARA

I’m sorry, but I can’t even remember what it is you’re talking about.

 

LYNN

(bitterly)

No one’s perfect, just you, Sara!

 

SARA

I'm just organized not perfect, but everyone needs work on perfecting themselves.

 

LYNN

(looking calm and crazy at the same time)

Your right, but the full moon can drive anyone crazy.  I'm just a psycho one that needs to be tamed.  Even some hot GQ-looking man couldn't tame me!

 

SARA

Just use handcuffs.

 

LYNN

Alright.  Each time you organize things for me, I’ll get you anything you need.

 

SARA

(Looking dissatisfied)

You only ordered me two pairs of shoes, big deal.

 

LYNN

No, you forget other things!  You just have a short-term memory.  I can't name them all, but I've got all these receipts, check them out.

 

Lynn pulls some receipts from a drawer and shows them to Sara.

 

SARA

Well, you’ve got a point.

 

Lynn puts on a fashionable outfit, and looks at herself in the mirror, striking a pose.

 

LYNN

I always make my point.

 

SARA

You wear that well.

 

LYNN

I try to. Thanks for you being my fashion consultant.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 26

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY

 

Sara sees Lynn write in her journal and sneaks behind her and takes away her journal from her purposefully.

 

SARA

(Trying to disturb her purposefully)

You should learn to pick up after yourself! You act like a 5-year-old!

 

LYNN

No, I don't!  Can you quit acting that way?  I'm trying to write my feelings in this journal so I can learn to control my emotions!

 

Sara hands Lynn a squeeze ball.

 

SARA

You’re like a total whack-job, going out of your mind! So use that squeeze ball, it helps.

 

LYNN

Perfect timing!

 

Lynn proceeds to squeeze the squeeze ball.  As she does, the ticking noise returns, and it upsets her.

 

LYNN

Again, I hear that ticking sound! It's driving me bonkers! I don't know what to do anymore!

 

Lynn pulls out a bottle of pills and swallows a bunch of them.

 

SARA

Calm down. It's probably just the wind. I don't hear anything.

 

LYNN

(Angry look)

I heard it.

 

SARA

You’re hallucinating. I believe the pills you are taking are making you hear voices in your head.

 

LYNN

I know, plus the ticking sound is moving things around and is hitting my eardrums as fast as speeding bullets.

 

Lynn takes another pill.

 

SARA

I suggest you not to take the same pill. Try to switch things up a bit.  Go find some different-colored, different-sized pills, and take those instead.

 

LYNN

Right on, Dr. Sara, I better move on and continue writing in my journal.

 

SARA

(Speaking rapidly)

Gotta run anyways, I got homework to do.

 

LYNN

Alright.  You should speak slower maybe I'll understand you more.

 

SARA

Adios. I got shit to do.

 

Sara leaves the room, slamming the door behind her.  That’s when Lynn starts writing like a maniac, while squeezing her stress ball.

 

LYNN

(Narrating what she’s writing)

I feel nuts and stressed out and out of my mind. Just don't know what’s happening to me.  Even this stress ball isn't working well.  It's making me feel crazy like I already am.  What am I going to do?

 

Then Lynn stops writing as she hears the voice of Dr. Edwards in her mind.

 

DR. EDWARDS (V.O.)

Do breathing excises and just keep writing in your journal.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 27

 

INT. LYNN’S KITCHEN – DAY  

Director’s notes: Lynn is frustrated because of Sara as she’s mumbling writing in her journal.

 

 

Lynn is once again writing in her journal like a madwoman.

 

LYNN

(Narrating what she’s writing)

She pisses me off. All the time.  She talks too fast and she thinks that I don't listen.

 

She stops writing for a moment to hold her head like she’s losing it.

 

LYNN

(I was hit as a kid and this stupid dream of shooting Ken the tattoo artist is repetitive and stuck in my head.  I should disappear.)

I was hit as a kid and this stupid dream of shooting Ken the tattoo artist is repetitive and stuck in my head.  I should disappear off this face of the earth.

 

Sara enters the room. 

 

SARA

Wow, you’re writing fast. I should learn to write in a journal too.  I wish that I can be like you too.

 

LYNN

No one really wants to be like me. My life is fucked up and I'm always slipping in and out of my dreams.  At times, I can't figure out if I'm dreaming or wake.

 

SARA

You’re awake and I'm talking to you besides most of your dreams are about tattoos.

 

LYNN

Pinch the fuck out of me. Then I'll know what to do.

 

Sara pinches Lynn.

 

SARA

There you go. You’re not a lost cause, you know.    But it's a screwed-up world we live in.

 

LYNN (leans towards her and grabs her shoulder)

Just listen to me.  I need someone to speak to. I'm crying for help.

 

SARA

Alright. I'm here for you, as always. I can figure you out like the back of my hand.

 

LYNN

You act like you know it all and you don't.

 

SARA

I do.  I know what you like when I flash people you get a kick out of it. It kind of soothes your mind, I can see it.  And my voice is soothing, so it relaxes you, and inspires you to write.

 

LYNN

Stop that!   I'm trying to change my ways by writing out my fucking thoughts. You totally are an inspiration, but you don't know me as much as you think you do.

 

Then Sara moons Lynn.

 

SARA

I know what stirs you up.  I know what shuts you up.

 

LYNN

Mooning me doesn't work. I'm not into asses like my ex was.

 

Sara pulls her pants up.

 

SARA

Sorry.  I was trying to distract you from writing in your journal.

 

LYNN

Like I said, please leave. I have to keep writing in my journal.  I'm putting you in timeout.

 

SARA

At least you are trying. I'm dying trying and you don't give a shit.

 

LYNN

I do, I'm just a cold-hearted lizard at this point.

 

SARA

Well. I'm warm-hearted since I'm hot-blooded, and I'll always have a warm heart, to help you out with any problems you have.

 

LYNN

I understand. Sorry, not trying to sound rude, I just need my space.

 

SARA

(looking innocent, folding her arms)

Okay, I won't try to take away your notebook this time.

 

Sara laughs evilly as she leaves the room, maybe to go out for a smoke.

 

CUT TO:

SCENE 28

 

INT. LYNN’S KITCHEN – LATER THAT AFTERNOON

 

Director’s notes: Each time she listens she hears the storm sounds in her ear drum.

(Show both sides holding her ear drums)

 

While continuing to write in her journal, Lynn keeps hearing that ticking sound and she puts her hand over her head. Then she suddenly hears a whistle in her eardrums.

 

LYNN

There’s something wrong with me!  Now I hear whistling in my ear drums.

 

Sara comes into the room and pats Lynn on the back.

 

SARA

You can get better. It’s simply a matter of time.

 

LYNN

You’re right.  I bitch all the time, but I'm improving each time I write my emotions down in my journal.

 

SARA

Good, keep it up. Just like my boyfriend’s dick, each time I took my shirt off.

 

LYNN

Ha ha. Later, Sara, I just remember that I have to see Dr. Edwards.

 

SARA

Just don't wear an open shirt by him.

 

LYNN

Just think: we are soul mates, no exaggeration.

 

SARA

That’s true. See you, wouldn't want to be you.

 

LYNN

Bye.

 

Sara leaves.  Lynn laughs evilly as she narrates what she’s writing in her journal again.

 

LYNN

Deep down, I really want to be like Sara. Maybe, one day, my dream will turn into reality.

 

CUT TO:

SCENE 29

 

INT. DR. EDWARDS’ OFFICE – DAY

Directors notes:

Lynn will have a journal in her hand. As Doctor Edwards looks up,

 

 

Lynn is back in Dr. Edwards’ office.

DR. EDWARDS

Lynn, how are you doing today?

 

LYNN

Last night’s storm woke me up and I heard the same ticking sound, and I thought it was in my head.

And April just started and it snowed!  What’s up with that?

 

DR. EDWARDS

Maybe Mother Nature is just feeling silly, since today is April Fool’s Day.

 

LYNN

You’re right. She's probably feeling evil now. And my own dreams keep creeping me out.

What do you suggest, Dr. Edwards?

 

DR. EDWARDS

Just say this to yourself before you go to sleep: “This has to stop.” This is the way to convince yourself.

 

LYNN

Every time I try to convince myself. I go out of my mind.  A negative change will drag me down and I struggle to pull myself together.  These haunting voices in my head are getting to me.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Maybe the weather is getting to you.  Try unwinding by listening to classical music before you sleep.  And also continue your breathing exercises.

 

LYNN

I'll give it a shot.

 

DR. EDWARDS

How’s it going, sorting out your emotions in your journal?

 

LYNN

Pretty good.

 

DR. EDWARDS

How does it make you feel?

 

LYNN

Better. The wind has stopped and that ticking in my eardrums have stopped.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Good.  Keep writing out your daily thoughts.

 

LYNN

Thanks.  Before seeing you, I eat and write in my journal at the same time.  It’s sort of like burping and farting at the same time.

 

DR. EDWARDS

(Giggles a little then says)

Good. Read me what you've wrote.

 

Lynn brings out her journal and proceeds to read.

 

LYNN

I want to be like my best friend, Sara.  At times, I adore her to the T, but at times she pisses me off.

I think I understand my dream thoroughly.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Great. You’re on the right track. My advice for you is to keep on with what you’re doing.  I look forward to hearing about your progress in our next session!

 

LYNN

Oh, I will.

 

Lynn almost hugs Dr. Edwards, but he backs away.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Can't hug you. I'm trying to stay safe.  The CDC says we all need to stay six feet away from each other.

 

LYNN

Don't worry I will just give you a virtual hug.

 

Lynn hugs the air in front of her.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Alright.  Bye!

 

LYNN

Bye!

 

Lynn leaves Dr. Edwards’ office.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 30

 

INT.  SARA AND RHONDA’S BEDROOM – DAY

 

Rhonda and Sara are talking together in their bedroom. Sara’s wearing a low-cut shirt.

 

RHONDA

Everyone I know online is crazy.  Why would anyone date online?

 

SARA

That’s what’s “in” now, Rhonda. Just like weed is in.

 

RHONDA

It's like saying that Lynn needs a dose of you. You’re like her drug.

 

SARA

You’re right.  She just stares at me with those dreadful eyes, all the time.

 

RHONDA

Well, good thing I’m not like that. I'm unique and one-of-a-kind. Most people know it.

 

SARA

Pretending to be innocent! Deep down, you’re a slut!

 

RHONDA

I'm no slut!  I'm selective, unlike other women.

 

SARA

Well, most men online think only about sex. I was like that myself, since I was a sex freak.

See, you have to play men and think like one.

 

RHONDA

Well, I don’t play anyone. I don’t have time for games, especially not on April Fool’s Day.

 

SARA

Good for you, then. I tricked a few friends and pretended that I had a crush on them.  Then I said, “April Fools!”

 

RHONDA

Did anyone believe you?

 

SARA

They sure did!

 

RHONDA

Girl, you’re too much.

 

SARA

Well, I'm just being me.

 

RHONDA

I can see that.  Now put away your tatas.

 

SARA

It's hot out and these need to be out.

 

Rhonda walks away.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 31

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY

Directors notes:

Every time she’s in bed she hears the ticking sound constantly and the clock not moving.

Then rubs her eyes.

 

Lynn and Sara are talking again in Lynn’s bedroom.  While Lynn is sitting on her bed, then bed is spinning in a nightmarish way.  And the ticking noise is back.

 

LYNN

Why is this happening?  Why is the ticking sound back?!

 

SARA

Cool off!  You are awake now.  That noise you hear must be in your head, since I don't hear it.

 

Lynn brings out a hammer.

 

LYNN

Yeah, I should knock some sense into myself with this fucking hammer!

 

SARA

You’re not a cartoon character, Lynn.

 

LYNN

(Brings out her gun)

Then let me just use my fucking gun!  This way I won’t hear the ticking any longer!

 

SARA

Stop talking that way!

 

LYNN

I can't help that I let these thoughts get to me!

 

Sara hands Lynn a jigsaw puzzle.

 

SARA

You can snap out of it with this jigsaw puzzle. These pieces can help you piece your life together.

 

LYNN

Sounds good. Maybe it will help me sort out my life, bit by bit.

 

SARA

And I know you'll get better with that puzzle.  Piece it together. I know you can.

 

Lynn proceeds to work on the jigsaw puzzle.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 32

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY (LATER)

 

Lynn is struggling with the jigsaw puzzle.  Her hair has become messy.  So has her room.

 

LYNN

I'm disorganized and my room is a mess.

 

Sara is cleaning and organizing Lynn’s room for Lynn.

 

SARA

Well, that's why I'm here. To help you organize your shit.

 

LYNN

I wish that I could be like you.  You’re so driven, while I'm just driveling nuts.

 

SARA

I believe people just make themselves crazy.

 

LYNN

Or people’s dreams can get to them.

(Deepens her voice)

Like they have gotten to me.  Fuck Carrie, I'm worse than her.

 

SARA

I won't fuck her.  Obviously, I'm not into ladies, but I love flashing anyone I see just to show off my rack.

 

LYNN

It's just a figure of speech.

 

SARA

Whatever. I'm not turned on by you saying the word “fuck!”

 

LYNN

You can turn on the lonely mailman.

 

Lynn points out the window, the MAILMAN is passing by.

 

LYNN

There he is!

 

SARA

No thanks, but if I did flash him and tease him then the idiot will be hooked on me, and he’ll want to “get some” from me.

 

LYNN

Speaking of getting some, for three years I haven't gotten laid, so maybe this time around, I should give some idiot a chance.

 

SARA

Wow, sex isn't the only thing that matters, girlfriend. First work on yourself and your mental issues.

 

LYNN

I know, but I feel like I need some soon. Maybe that loving feeling will make me feel normal.

 

SARA

No one is completely normal, or maybe it takes years of mental therapy to get that way.

 

LYNN

I know, look at me! You will never meet anyone like me. Sometimes I scare myself.

(Then she looks into the mirror while saying boo)

Boo!

 

SARA

I know. I see you every day.  We almost mirror each other.

 

LYNN

I feel like a prisoner.  Once I pull the shackles off, I'll be free as a fucking bird.

 

SARA

Free at last!

 

LYNN

Free from my worries!

 

SARA

(Checks her watch)

Be sure you take your medication, I’m out of here.

 

LYNN

Okay, Dr. Edwards.

 

Sara frowns at Lynn.

 

LYNN

Oh, I forgot you're not him.

 

SARA

See that’s the first sign of insanity. I'm out of here.

 

Sara leaves the room.  Lynn writes in her journal again.

 

LYNN

(Narrating what she’s writing)

I should just try to unwind and relax my eyes. And try not being the zombie I already am.

 

She looks into a nearby mirror.

 

LYNN

I mean, I'm not a zombie I just tend to look like one.

 

The ticking noise returns.  Lynn writes some more in her journal.

 

LYNN (she points to her head saying that looking crazy)

Tick, tick, tick.  That sound has gotten into my head and it can't get it out.  No one cares or sees what I'm going through.  The ticks are inspiring me to go on a rampage and shoot every fucker that verbally abuses women.  What’s wrong with men?  They should learn to have manners.

I'll show them manners by shoving bullets up their asses.

(Looks evil)

Like what I did to Ken.

 

Lynn holds her gun up with crazy eyes and blows the tip of it.

 

LYNN

I'll show men who's boss. I have the power over you all bitches.  You'll all be my bitches in no time.

 

CUT TO: Lynn going to the kitchen.

 

SCENE 33

 

Director’s notes: Before the scene show Lynn take another pill and it affects her

 

INT. DR. EDWARDS’ OFFICE - DAY

 

The next day, Lynn is back at Dr. Edwards’ office.

 

DR. EDWARDS

How are you feeling today?  Can you tell me what you've written in your journal?

'

LYNN

(Reads her journal)

At times, my dreams are making me feel like an alien. I'm dreaming in different sections, sort of like a movie, flicking away.  I feel insane hearing that flickering sound.  Again, I'm dreaming about things that don't exist. I don't know what going on with me?!

 

DR. EDWARDS

It's just windy out a lot these days.  That might be the reason.  The wind is affecting your dreams!

 

LYNN

I think it’s these pills.  Can you please prescribe something new?

 

DR. EDWARDS

Take the medication I put you on.  It can make you feel better. 

 

LYNN

Remind me: how many do I have to take a day?

 

DR. EDWARDS

Three times a day, right after meals.

 

LYNN

Alright. I'll give it a go. Thanks, Dr. Edwards.

 

DR. EDWARDS

You’re welcome. See you Thursday at 3pm.

 

LYNN

(Looking happy)

Adios, until next time!

 

Lynn leaves the office.  Dr. Edwards looks impressed while jotting notes down on his paper.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 34

 

INT. LYNN’S KITCHEN – DAY

 

Lynn is working on the jigsaw puzzle again.  Today, she happens to be wearing a shirt with a pizza on it.  Sara enters the room.

 

LYNN

How’s it going, Sara? Do you think that most people have personality disorders?

 

SARA

Yes, plus it’s a freaky world because so many people make themselves freaky.  Including myself.

 

LYNN

You’re right. Also, they say freaks come out at night.  I think they are too ugly to show their face in the morning.

 

SARA

You nailed it.

 

LYNN

I'm like everyone's therapist even though I have a therapist.

 

SARA

Don't fool yourself on April Fool’s Day.

 

LYNN

I'll try not to.  But don't fuck with me, because I know you love lying.

 

SARA

I don't I just fool people on April Fool’s day. It's normal to do that.

 

LYNN

(Looking insane)

There’s no such thing as normal.  Look at me.

 

SARA

I know you're like a flipped-out version of Carrie.

 

LYNN

Don't compare me to others, I’m unique.

 

SARA

Crazy people never want to be compared to other crazy people.

 

LYNN

It takes one to know one.

 

Sara takes out a wine bottle, uncorks it, pours herself a cup, and drinks it down. 

 

SARA

You're right.  It's too boring to be normal.

 

LYNN

So let’s act insane together.

 

Then, drunkenly, Sara starts imitating Lynn.

 

SARA
(imitating Lynn)

Oooh, everyone, look at ME!  I’m LYNN!  I’m so STRESSED!  I’m so CONFUSED!  I’m so OVERWROUGHT!  Wah, wah, wah! I’m scribbling and scribbling and scribbling in my journal again and again and again!  Tattoo my armpits!  What’s that ticking?!  I mutter all sorts of wacky jibber-jabber out of nowhere!  Nothing calms me down!  Boo hoo hoo!

 

LYNN

Stop making fun of me. I'm normal and you're not.

 

SARA

I thought that “there’s no such thing as normal,” you twat.

 

LYNN

Watch your fucking mouth. I've got a gun.

 

SARA

Stop with your threats.

 

Lynn brings out her gun, holding the tip up and blowing into it to show power.

 

LYNN

I'm not threatening you.  This gun serves a purpose.

 

SARA

Right. It's been used in your dream. I know I've seen you toss and turn and talking in your sleep.

 

LYNN

You've must have overheard me saying I've killed Ken then.  And flashbacks keep coming back to me, hitting me like a pound of bricks in my dreams.   When I dream, I'm just so trigger happy.

 

SARA

(Her mouth drops)

Yeah… well, just don’t shoot your best friend. You need me, I'm your muse, I inspire you to write in your journal.

 

LYNN

(Deepens her voice with frustration)

Right, keep dreaming, Sara!  I'm just writing about myself, not you.

 

SARA

I… I don't want to be shot.  I'm just trying to help you.  That’s what friends are for, right?  I gotta go. I got plans.

 

LYNN

Go!

 

Lynn fires a warning shot and Sara runs out the room.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 35

INT.  LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT

Directors notes: Lynn over hears both ladies and pulls out a gun out of her back pocket. As her hair looks messy. Lynn has that crazy look.

 

Rhonda is eating pizza from a pizza box when Sara enters.

 

RHONDA

How’s it going, Sara?

 

SARA (whispering being sneaking)

When people lose it, they really go nuts!

 

RHONDA

What happened?  Did Lynn lose it again?

 

SARA

(Yes, she told me she shot Ken and she looked psychotic!)

Yes with that psychotic look she told me she shot Ken!

 

RHONDA

Wow, that’s insane.

 

SARA

It really happened!  Lynn’s gone off the deep end!  She’s a lost cause!

 

Lynn enters the room.

 

LYNN

Back off! I heard you. If anyone's a lost cause...

(She points her gun at both the other women)

…it’s you two! Neither of you care about me!

 

SARA

Stop it.  Snap out of it.  You’re a grown-ass woman!

 

LYNN

Yes, I am. And you two ladies shouldn't talk about me behind my back! Or I'll blow both of your brains all over the floor and ceiling!

 

RHONDA

You’re going insane.  You need to eat something to calm your anger!

 

Rhonda shoves a piece of pizza in Lynn’s mouth.

 

RHONDA

Here's your favorite type of pizza.

 

Lynn chews and eats the pizza.

 

LYNN

Just because I'm wearing a pizza shirt doesn't mean I needed that slice.   But then again, I am hungry, and anything is good when I'm hungry.

 

RHONDA

There, I'm glad you’re happy now.

 

LYNN

It's like taking a bite out of crime.

 

Rhonda and Sara both look at Lynn with obvious relief that she calmed down, and the scene fades.

 

FADE TO:

 

SCENE 36

 

INT. LYNN’S BATHROOM – DAY

 

While looking at her reflection in her bathroom mirror, Lynn looks psychotic, and then looks down at the bottle of pills next to her on the sink.

 

LYNN

Come on, Lynn. Don’t make yourself your own worst enemy. You’re way better than most of the people in this world!

 

But then she laughs evilly.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 37

 

INT. DR. EDWARDS’ OFFICE – DAY

Lynn is having another therapy session with Dr. Edwards.

 

LYNN

These dreams need to get out of my head for good. They are destructive and making me feels delusional. What can I do?

DR. EDWARDS
Just write out every dream in your journal. It will definitely help you.

LYNN
I feel like I'm dying trying. For protection, I sleep with a gun under my pillow.

DR. EDWARDS
You can change your ways. It just takes twenty-one days to do so. Just focus on what you want and try to do it.

LYNN
Okay. I'm not really a writer but I'm journaling away just to sort out my feelings.

DR. EDWARDS
No one needs to be a writer to write in their journal.

LYNN
You're such a great therapist, Dr. Edwards.  I'll recommend you to more crazies if you want.

DR. EDWARDS
Well, I appreciate it.  Here's my business card.

He hands her his business card.

LYNN

(Then laughs evilly)

Thank you. I think the first two people I’ll show this to are my friends, Sara and Rhonda.


DR. EDWARDS
That sounds wonderful.

 

FADE TO:

 

SCENE 38

 

INT. LYNN’S BEDROOM – DAY

 

Lynn is almost falling asleep.  Sara see’s the door ajar and walks in.

 

LYNN

I've been writing in my journal like a maniac.  I’ve written enough pages to fill nine novels.

 

SARA

(Relax. At least writing is like therapy to you.)

Relax. Keep in mind that it’s good therapy.

 

LYNN

My imagination goes wild with so much rage inside of me that just wants to explode out of control.

 

SARA

Just picture a hot body, or something that you love.  If I was a guy, I'd whack off to a hot body.  Then life would be less stressful.

 

LYNN

Ha ha. Guys have it easy.

 

SARA

Your right they don't use their brains.  They are brainless. Us women are smarter.

 

LYNN

I would love to be smarter.  Then I could figure out how I could get away with going on a shooting spree with this gun.

 

Lynn holds up her gun.

 

SARA

In your dream, you shot Ken.  Wait a second, I almost forgot; in reality you blew his brains out, because he fucked up your tattoo.

 

LYNN

Yes.  My silencer works.  I can use it on you, but you are my bestie.  So I don't want to kill you off.

 

SARA

You’re too wise to let your impulses get the best of you, bestie.

 

LYNN

Ken was different to deal with.  It was a pleasure shooting Ken. That piece of shit wasn't a decent guy at all; most women want a gentleman.

 

SARA

You’re right. Life isn't like a fairy tale, all made up.  But I need a man who acts macho to bring in that magic.

 

LYNN

Who doesn't need one, girlfriend?

 

SARA

I better go study my ass off.

 

LYNN

Good luck.

 

Sara leaves.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 39

 

INT.  LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – DAY

 

Rhonda walks into the room and she overhears Lynn write in her journal.  The wind is blowing loudly. Lynn has a journal by her and pills from her pill jar are scattered all over her dresser.

 

LYNN

I feel crazy and out of my mind.  I don't know what to do.  The pills don't work. In fact, they are making the voices in my fucking head louder. I want to blow theses voices out of my head. So I can finally sleep, like I’m dead .

 

RHONDA

Don't take pills. Be like me: natural. I'm naturally dosed up without any medication.  What really calms me down is thunderstorm noises.

 

LYNN

Thunderstorm… noises?

 

RHONDA

Yeah, on YouTube, there are videos that are nothing but ten hours’ worth of thunderstorm noises.  I put it on before I sleep, since it’s so relaxing.  I’ve gotten Sara to do it too!

 

LYNN (with 1 eye brow up looking intrigued)

Is that what I’ve been hearing at night?!  Those thunderstorm noises have made me more bonkers than I already am! The ticking sounds combined with the storm noises… I'm feeling fucked up without even being fucked!  And this wind is really fucking me up this morning.  The more the wind blows the more it effects my emotions physically.

 

RHONDA

The best solution is just sleep it off. I actually sleep off my pain when I not feeling well.

 

LYNN

That doesn't work for me, since the ticking never stops hitting my eardrums.  It’s annoying the fuck out of me! 

 

RHONDA

Use regular music to heal.  It can work. Or maybe jazz.  Or maybe boogie-woogie.  That’s all relaxing, and there's lots of it on YouTube, just like there's a lot of fish in the sea.

 

LYNN

(Sound crazy)

Speaking of fish men don't act like fishes. Unless they are worth eating up alive.

 

RHONDA

Gosh, you speak so weird.

 

LYNN

Yes, you know that I'm good looking and weird and a little evil.

 

RHONDA

At least you can admit that we all have an evil side to us.  Most people can't. 

 

Lynn suddenly blinks, as though in surprise, and looks around, as though disoriented.

 

LYNN

(Switching her emotions around)

Wait, I'm not dreaming, this is reality.  So I should feel normal now.

 

RHONDA

So snap out of it and be real.  Don't let your dreams effect the way you behave.  It's enough that this whole world’s whacked out, without a doubt.

 

LYNN

This whole world’s a stage. That’s why people are acting their life away.

 

Lynn checks her watch.

 

LYNN

Oh shit, I got therapy I better run.

 

Lynn leaves the room.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 40

 

INT. DR. EDWARDS’ OFFICE – DAY

 

Lynn enters the room and has a seat in front of Dr. Edwards.

DR. EDWARDS

Hello, Lynn. What’s on your mind?

 

LYNN (takes a deep breath)
I feel like I’m almost improving. I started doing some breathing exercises, but my goal is to completely get rid of the horrible nightmares I keep having.

 

Dr. Edwards waves his wand about hypnotically.

DR. EDWARDS
Relax and stare directly into this wand and repeat after me: I will have pleasant dreams about how I’m going biking in Palm Springs.

LYNN

(Hypnotized)
I will have pleasant dreams about how I’m going biking in Palm Springs.

DR. EDWARDS.

Watch the wand move careful. You are doing well. Now snap out of it.

 

Dr. Edwards stops waving his wand, then snaps his fingers.  Lynn snaps awake from her hypnosis.  She smiles, then laughs evilly.

LYNN

I feel like a fresh new person, ready to take on the world!

DR. EDWARDS
Great! Also, try the stuff that’s inside this bottle. It can differently end your bad dreams.

 

He hands her a bottle full of pills.

LYNN

Alright. I hope there are no side effects. 

DR. EDWARDS
No, there aren't.

LYNN (looking charged)
I'm ready to go. Like a Duracell battery that just won't stop.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Don’t you mean an Energizer battery, Lynn?

 

LYNN

(Ignoring him)

Also, hopefully, these pills will help silence the voices in my head.

DR. EDWARDS
They will help. But you need to do heavy duty breathing exercises before taking one pill a day.

LYNN
Alright thanks.

DR. EDWARDS
see you at our next session. Let me know how these new pills work out for you by writing about how the effect you mentally and emotionally as soon as you wake up.

LYNN
Oh, I will.

Lynn leaves Dr. Edwards’ office excitedly.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 41

 

INT.  LYNN’S BEDROOM – MORNING

Biking in her dream or maybe walking,

 

Lynn has a refreshing sleep, for once, without hearing any thunderstorms or ticking sounds.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 42

The new pill changes her

 

INT. LYNN’S LIVING ROOM - DAY

 

Sara is watching TV in the living room. Lynn is sitting next to her.  She suddenly puts down the remote control when she hears Lynn mumbling nonsensically to herself.

 

LYNN

[SOFT, AD LIB MUTTERING]

 

But then Lynn takes one of Dr. Edwards’ new pills and falls asleep.

 

CUT TO:

SCENE 43 (Dream)

 

EXT. BIKING TRAIL – DREAM

Directors notes:  Need a trail that looks like palm springs

Lynn has a dream she’s in Palm Springs, biking.

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 44

 

INT. LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – DAY (LATER)

Lynn wakes up, feeling refreshed again.  Sara mutes the TV that she was watching this whole time while Lynn slept.

LYNN
Finally, I’m consistently waking up, feeling refreshed.  I feel amazing!

SARA

Aww, so going in and seeing Dr. Edwards sure helped, right?

 

Lynn holds up the bottle of the new pills that Dr. Edwards gave her.

LYNN
Yes, he told me to take this. My dreams changed. I was in Palm Springs, riding on a bike. What an amazing feeling.

SARA

(giggles)
Sounds great.

 

Lynn brings out her gun.

LYNN
Maybe I should just throw this gun in the fucking trash. I don't think that Ken will haunt me in my dreams this time.

SARA

(Eyes widen)
Oh, wow!

 

CUT TO:

 

Lynn (shows two sides to her)

 

I believe that my dream has changed me, but I won’t get rid of this gun.

SCENE 45

 

INT. LYNN’S BATHROOM – DAY

Stage direction:  Lynns Journal is on the shower rack, laying there. Then the words from the pages come out

 

Lynn is showering, and thoughts are running through her brain.

 

LYNN (V.O.)

As I showered, I happened to glance down at my bad tattoo, and broke down again.

 

Lynn breaks down again while she’s in the shower.

 

LYNN

(While crying her eye balls out she turns towards envisioning Ken)

You were a screwed-up guy, for not doing my tattoo right!   How could you fuck up, Ken?

 

Ken suddenly appears in the bathroom, a ghost.

 

KEN

Sorry!  But you shouldn’t have worn such a distracting low-cut top!

 

LYNN

That’s no excuse.

 

KEN

It is! I’m attracted to you.  Aren’t you attracted to me?

 

Ken flexes his muscles.

 

KEN

(I am in such great shape! Check out my abs!)

I’m trying to be a bad ass by working out my abs for you!

 

LYNN

You piece of shit lowlife!

 

She brings up her gun and blows him away, and the ghost of Ken disappears.  She smiles wickedly afterwards.

 

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 46

 

INT.  SARA AND RHONDA’S BEDROOM – DAY (LATER)

 

Lynn and Rhonda are talking to each other in Sara and Rhonda’s room.

 

RHONDA

I dated Ken years ago, and he was a lost cause. Always drunk and high at the same time. Great job killing him, by the way. After dating him for five years, he got to be very annoying.

 

LYNN

 Didn't Ken always put you down about your weight, while his stomach hung out like he was knocked up?

 

RHONDA

Yes, I can't help that I have a thyroid problem. Where my weight goes up and down like a roller coaster ride. Ken had it coming. He didn't deserve to live.

 

LYNN

Well, you’re welcome, Rhonda! 

 

RHONDA

Just don't wear your gun out in the open, like a hair ribbon.

 

LYNN

I won't. I'll just write about it in my journal. This way I can relax my fucking mind.

 

Looking confident, Lynn holds up her gun while standing next to her journal.

 

LYNN

At least I did my job right.  Unlike Ken!

 

CUT TO:

SCENE 47

 

INT. DR. EDWARDS’ OFFICE – DAY

 

Lynn and Dr. Edwards are having another therapy session.

 

LYNN

Why do I feel cold one second and warm the next second?  The dreams are back, and they’re driving me up the wall.  The voices are pounding in my head again.  The clock that's ticking in my head.  My mind feels like it going to explode.  I feel I'm sickened by society. My heart is aching I need someone to love me, I'm heartless and really don't care for a single soul.  I'm an evil, tormented soul.

 

DR. EDWARDS

Lean to tap thoughts out of your head. It worked for other patients.  So it can work for you, Lynn.

 

LYNN

(Shaking her head)

I can't!  How the hell can I just tap them out of my head?!  I'm trying to get better, but I can't!

 

DR. EDWARDS

Yes, you can! 

 

LYNN

These thoughts of mine need to be blown away. With my gun.

 

Lynn brings out her gun.

 

DR. EDWARDS

(shocked)

Put that away!  You’re in therapy!

 

LYNN

I don’t need your help. You’re fucked up backwards, doctor!

 

DR. EDWARDS

(Trying to soothe her)

I'm here for you.  Deep down, I know that you are getting better.

 

Lynn aims the gun straight at Dr. Edwards.

 

LYNN

Liar!  Have you even been reading any of the things I’ve been writing in my journal?!  My moods change faster than the TV when I’m channel-surfing!

 

DR. EDWARDS

Lynn, you can RELAX! PUT THAT GUN DOWN!

 

Lynn’s eyes flick coldly to Dr. Edwards’ diploma, hanging from the wall.

 

LYNN

Where did you get your diploma from, anyway, Dr. Edwards?  Did you pull it out of a bargain bin at a thrift shop?  Did you win it at a carnival after throwing darts at a balloon?  Or did you simply download it from the Internet?

 

DR. EDWARDS

Just Google me! I've got 5-star reviews from every patient I’ve seen!

 

LYNN

Really?  Then tell me: what’s the cure for what ails me, doc?  More breathing exercises?  A warm bath?  A new pillow?   Hey, I know! Maybe I should try acupuncture!   

 

DR. EDWARDS

(flustered)

Lynn, please, you, I… give me a moment to think; you’re making me really stressed out!

 

LYNN

Oh?  You’re stressed?  Well, I’ve got just the thing to clear that up! 

 

Lynn shoots Dr. Edwards, killing him.

 

LYNN (evil)

9 millimeters of lead!  Works every time!

 

Then she leaves Dr. Edwards’ office, smiling in a crazy way.

 

 

Dr. Edwards

(I tried to give you advice, but failed.)

I tried to give you advice, but you took it the wrong way!

 

Lynn  (looks evilly laughing as she’s looking at his dead body)

 

Well your advice hasn’t worked. I’m still hearing voices, so you failed

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 48

 

INT. LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – DAY

 

When Lynn comes into the living room, Rhonda walks up and confronts her.

 

RHONDA

You killed Dr. Edwards, didn’t you?

 

LYNN

(In denial)

What are you talking about?

 

RHONDA

You killed Dr. Edwards. I called his office over and over, and there was no answer.

 

LYNN

(In denial with a straight face)

The last I heard, Dr. Edwards had retired.

 

RHONDA

“Retired?”  Lynn, your lies are just so… DUMB.  Why not tell me that you witnessed space aliens abduct him into their UFO?! That would at least be creative!

 

LYNN

Whatever.  I don’t have time for this!

 

RHONDA

You’re sick, Lynn!  Unbelievably sick!

 

Lynn pulls out her gun, fires two shots into both of Rhonda’s legs.  Rhonda screams.  Then Lynn puts a third shot directly into her throat.  Rhonda’s left gurgling blood on the living room floor.

 

LYNN

Fuck off, Rhonda!

 

Lynn smiles happily as she walks into the next room.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 49

 

INT. SARA AND RHONDA’S BEDROOM – DAY

 

Once inside Sara and Rhonda’s room, Lynn steals Sara’s ID from off her bedside table. She also finds a wig in one of Sara’s drawers.  Lynn puts the wig on.  She looks a lot like Sara now.

 

LYNN

(sounding evil)

Now I’m Sara!  Everyone else is so stupid; they’ll never be able to figure out who I really am!

 

She heads into Sara’s closet and pulls out some of Sara’s clothes.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 49b

 

EXT.  APARTMENT – DAY

Directors notes:  Lynn walks away takes Saras car. Wearing a wig to look like her.

 

Lynn walks out of her apartment, wearing the Sara wig, and also wearing one of Sara’s outfits. 

 

A nervous-looking NEIGHBOR watches Lynn from afar, then follows after her from a good distance behind.  It almost looks like the Neighbor is following Lynn to spy on her and see where she’s going.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 49c

 

EXT.  APARTMENT PARKING LOT – DAY

 

The disguised Lynn enters her car and drives away.  The Neighbor watches her from a distance.  Once Lynn’s car is gone, the Neighbor pulls out his cell phone and dials 911. 

 

NEIGHBOR

Hello, is this the police?

(Listens)

Good!  Okay, I live at Sixth Avenue Apartments, and I have these three next-door neighbors, Sara, Rhonda, and Lynn, who are all roommates.  Just a few minutes ago, I heard what sounded like gunshots, and then Rhonda screamed like she was being killed!  Then I saw Sara leave the apartment and drive away in Lynn’s car! 

(Listens)

Yes! I believe that my neighbor, Sara, just shot her roommate, Rhonda, and stole the car of her other roommate, Lynn!  Send some police officers over here right away!  

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 50

 

INT. LYNN’S CAR – NIGHT

Directors notes when editing do a transition scene.

Lynn drives down the road in her car, still wearing her “Sara disguise.”  She looks very tired, since she’s been driving for hours.  At a certain point, she pulls off her wig and throws it in the back seat of the car.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 51

 

EXT. REST STOP – DAY

 

Lynn’s car parks at a rest stop.

 

CUT TO:

 

 

SCENE 51b

 

EXT. REST STOP BATHROOMS – DAY

Film editors notes:  The smoke will comes out when Lynn appears towards the bathroom.

 

Lynn, looking even more exhausted, walks towards the bathrooms, when Ken comes out of the men’s bathroom, wearing a long coat.  He looks perfectly fine and healthy; not dead at all.

 

LYNN

(Screaming)

Get out of my head, Ken!

 

KEN

I’m not in your head, Lynn. This is really me.

 

LYNN (demands)

Okay, if you are really real…  Then prove it to me!  Give me a tattoo now!

 

KEN

Alright, I will.  Let’s get in your car; I’ll do it there.

 

Ken lets himself into the back seat of Lynn’s car.  She enters in as well.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 52

 

INT.  LYNN’S CAR – DAY

 

Once they’re both together in the back seat, Ken looks over at Lynn.

 

KEN

Now what kind of tattoo would you like, Lynn?  And on which part of your body?

 

LYNN

I’d like skulls all over my chest this time.

 

KEN

Can do!

 

LYNN

I can see you’re not drink or high this time. So maybe you’ll do a better job.

 

KEN

I will.

 

Suddenly, all the car doors lock themselves.  The interior of Lynn’s car fills with strange smoke. 

 

LYNN

What?  What the…?!

 

Breathing in the smoke makes Lynn sleepy.

 

LYNN

Oh,,, I feel… so drowsy…

 

But Ken seems unaffected by the smoke.  The last thing Lynn sees before her eyes flutter shut is Ken smiling and pulling his tattooing tools from his long coat.

 

FADE TO:

 

SCENE 53

 

INT. LYNN’S CAR – LATER

Editors notes:  The smoke clears up as its happening again.

 

The smoke is all gone now.  Lynn is fast asleep.  Ken nudges her awake.

 

KEN

Wake up!  Wake up, sleepyhead! 

 

Lynn’s eyes groggily open just halfway.

 

LYNN

(Drowsily)

Huh?

 

KEN

I’m done!  Don’t you want to see your new tattoos?

 

Lynn’s eyes open all the way in excitement.

 

LYNN

Yeah!  YEAH!

 

Ken shows her a mirror. 

 

KEN

Have a look!

 

At first, Lynn’s delighted to see that Ken has, indeed, put skull tattoos on her chest.  But then she realizes that the skulls have been drawn around a LARGER tattoo at the very center of her chest; the skulls DECORATE this larger tattoo. 

 

This larger tattoo is a tattoo of the words: “I AM A MURDERER.”

 

Ken’s also added three other tattoos on other parts of Lynn’s body.  First: “I KILLED RHONDA.”  Second: “I KILLED DR. EDWARDS.”  Third: “I KILLED KEN.”

 

Lynn looks up at Ken with outrage and hatred and fear in her eyes.  Ken is still holding the mirror, but now he’s drinking beer from a bottle, and all the bullet wounds Lynn gave him when she killed him in his tattoo shop are back and he looks like a bloody zombie ghost.

 

He lowers his beer bottle, lets out a huge belch, and grins an enormous grin at Lynn.

 

KEN

How do ya like ‘em, Triggered Gremlin?!

 

LYNN.

You filthy bastard!!!

 

Lynn screams and pulls out her gun and shoots at Ken.  But he disappears.

 

Then she looks at all the tattoos.  She tries desperately to rub them off, but they won’t come off! 

 

LYNN

They’re not real!  They’re NOT REAL!  WHY WON’T THEY COME OFF?!?!

 

With a scream of frustration, Lynn gets into the front seat of her car and drives off.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 54

 

EXT. MOTEL – SUNSET

 

Lynn parks her car at a motel.   She’s covered her body with a thick sweater and sweatpants, so none of her tattoos can be seen, as she exits her car and walks inside, to check into a room at the motel.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 55

 

INT. MOTEL ROOM – NIGHT

Directors notes:  Create a visual sign.

 

Lynn has changed into a tank top and shorts; all her tattoos are quite visible.  She is sitting at a table in a motel room on her laptop.  She goes online and Googles the phrase, “How to legally change your name,” and clicks on a website that walks her through the process of legally changing her name.  At the same time, she’s talking on the phone with someone.  

 

LYNN

(Speaking on phone)

Hello?  Is this Larry’s Laser Tattoo Removal Service?

(listens)

Oh good, do you really use real lasers?

(Listens)

Do lasers hurt?

(Listens)

Uh huh.  Uh huh.  Yeah.  Yeah, I have a lot of tattoos I need to get off my body.  I… I made a lot of huge mistakes. 

 

Every so often, Lynn will scratch viciously at her tattoos, as if hoping she can scratch them off.

 

LYNN

How much does it cost to get one tattoo removed?

(Listens, her eyes widen)

THAT MUCH?!

 

There’s a hard knocking on the motel room’s door. 

 

LYNN

(To guy on

Listen, I got to go. The pizza delivery guy’s here.  I’ll call you back later.

 

Lynn grabs her purse, walks over to the door, and opens it.  There’s a SHERIFF at the door.  He’s pointing a gun at her. 

 

SHERIFF

Freeze!  Put your hands where I can see them, Lynn! 

 

Lynn raises her hands in the air, dropping her purse on the ground.

 

SHERIFF

You’re under arrest for the murder of three people!

 

LYNN

What, it’s not my fault?  You’re arresting the wrong person!  It was Sara! 

 

SHERIFF

Sara?  Sara, your roommate? 

 

LYNN

(In denial with a straight face)

Yes!  Sara was the one who did it!  She killed Ken!  She killed Dr. Edwards!  She killed Rhonda!

 

But the Sheriff grins.

 

SHERIFF

Oh, really?  Funny thing; we did take Sara in for questioning, but after we interrogated her a bit, and had a chance to examine the crime scenes, several… interesting facts came to our attention.  Perhaps you can help us make sense of it all, Lynn.  For example: can you explain to me why no traces of Sara’s DNA were present at any of the three crime scenes, but your DNA was at all three? 

 

Then the Sheriff spots Lynn’s gun in her purse.

 

SHERIFF

Say, Lynn, that wouldn’t happen to be the gun that Sara told us you own?  It wouldn’t happen to match the type of weapon used to kill all three murder victims, would it? 

 

LYNN

Uh…!

 

SHERIFF

Do you think I’m going to find any of Sara’s fingerprints on the gun, or will it all be yours?

(Smirks)

Also, by the way?  Those tattoos of yours makes quite the bold statement! 

 

After an awkward moment, Lynn tries diving for her gun, but the Sheriff shoots Lynn’s arm. 

 

LYNN

Aaah!!! 

 

The Sheriff puts handcuffs on Lynn’s arms.

 

SHERIFF

You have the right to remain silent.  Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.  You have the right to an attorney.  If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.  Do you understand the rights I have just read to you?  With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak with me?

 

Sniveling and blubbering and crying huge tears, Lynn wordlessly shakes her head.

 

SHERIFF

Then let’s go.

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE 55b

 

EXT.  MOTEL – NIGHT

 

A PIZZA DELIVERY GUY, who is wearing a cap and shirt with pizza logos on them, parks his car right next to Lynn’s car.  He exits his car and pulls a box of pizza from the back seat of his car.  But as he walks towards Lynn’s motel room while carrying the pizza, the motel door opens, and Lynn is marched out in handcuffs by the Sheriff. 

 

Looking shocked at what he sees happening, the astonished Pizza Delivery Guy quickly walks away as he watches the Sheriff load Lynn into the back of his police car and drive off. 

 

The Pizza Delivery Guy pulls out his phone and calls his boss. 

 

PIZZA DELIVERY GUY

Hi!  It’s me. 

(Listens)

Yeah, you know that lady at the motel who ordered the onion and sausage pizza with extra cheese?

 

He opens the pizza box and begins eating a slice of Lynn’s pizza.

 

PIZZA DELIVERY GUY

Turns out she ain’t gonna be able to buy herself any pizza for a LONG time.

 

 

FADE OUT.

 

 

THE END

 

 

 

ALTERNATE ENDING

 

SPECIAL NOTE: The Alternate Ending branches off directly after Scene 50 in the “main story.”  To differentiate between the two different endings, the Scenes from the Alternate Ending will be marked in this way: SCENE AE-51, SCENE AE-52, and so on, (AE stands for Alternate Ending.)  Let’s begin! 

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE AE-51

 

INT. LYNN’S LIVING ROOM – DAY

 

Sara comes into the apartment, carrying two bags full of fast food, plus one of those cardboard drink cup carriers, which contain three milkshakes: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. 

 

SARA
Hey, girls!  I bought us all cheeseburgers and French fries and milkshakes!  Who’s hungry?

 

Nobody answers her.  She steps further into the room.

 

SARA

Rhonda?  Lynn?  Anybody here?

 

As she steps a little further inside, Sara’s foot hits something.  It’s Rhonda’s corpse!

 

SARA

AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!

 

In her shock and panic, Sara drops EVERYTHING she’s holding; all the cheeseburgers, French fries, and all three milkshakes spill all over Rhonda’s body.  Then Sara kneels down over Rhonda’s body.

 

SARA

Rhonda?!  Rhonda?!  Speak to me, Rhonda!  Speak to me!

 

Sara gets down on her knees and puts her ear over Rhonda’s heart, trying to listen for a heartbeat.  After a few seconds of hearing nothing, she lifts her head back up, breaking into tears. 

 

SARA

(Loud and distraught)

Oh no!  I can’t hear a heartbeat!  Rhonda, you’re DEAD!  You’ve been SHOT!  Somebody shot BULLETS into your BODY, Rhonda!  Who?!  WHO could have EVER committed such a horrible crime?!  How could something like this POSSIBLY have happened?!  It doesn’t make ANY SENSE!  Whhhyyyy?!?!?!?

 

Then a knock comes at the door. 

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE AE-52

 

INT.  LYNN’S FRONT DOOR – DAY

 

Sara goes over and answers the door.  It’s the Sheriff. 

 

SHERIFF

Are you Sara Winko?

 

SARA

Y… yes?

 

SHERIFF

A neighbour of yours called 911 recently… said he heard gunshots…

 

The Sheriff looks past Sara, and spots Rhonda’s body.

 

SHERIFF

Oh my God!

 

Then he points his gun at Sara.

 

SHERIFF

Freeze!  You’re under arrest!  Put your hands in the air!

 

Sara puts her hands in the air. 

 

SARA

What?! It’s not my fault!  You’re arresting the wrong person!

 

The Sheriff puts handcuffs on Sara and begins reciting her Miranda rights.

 

SHERRIF

You have the right to remain silent.  Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.  You have the right to an attorney…

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE AE-53

 

INT. LYNN’S CAR – DAY

 

Lynn is driving her car down the road while listening to a NEWSCASTER on her radio.

 

NEWSCASTER (V.O.)

(From radio)

Sara Winko will stand trial for the alleged murder of her roommate, Rhonda Flonk in seven months.  The whereabouts of Winko’s other former roommate, Lynn Durnas, are still unknown.

 

Lynn lowers the volume on her radio so she can gloat and laugh.

 

LYNN

(With very evil joy)

Sara is stupid! Sara is stupid!  She got framed, and she never saw it coming!  Now I finally feel at peace. No friends left! Who gives a shit!   Ha ha ha ha! 

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE AE-54

 

EXT. HIGHWAY – DAY

 

Lynn’s car speeds down the highway, quickly vanishing into the far horizon.

 

FADE TO:

 

SCENE AE-55

 

EXT. WELCOME TO FABULOUS LAS VEGAS SIGN – NIGHT

 

We showcase an establishing shot of the world-famous “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. 

 

SUPERIMPOSE: ONE YEAR LATER

 

CUT TO:

 

SCENE AE-56

 

INT.  STAGE IN LAS VEGAS CASINO – NIGHT

 

The curtain opens, to great applause.  Out steps Lynn.  She is now a Las Vegas showgirl.  Backup dancers dance up from behind her and spread across the stage. 

 

The super-skimpy costume Lynn wears flaunt the countless tattoos covering every centimeter of her skin, from head to toe and everywhere in between – it’s ALL tattooed. 

 

Lynn proceeds to sing a nice, safe, non-copyrighted song straight from the Public Domain: “I Ain’t Got nobody.”  The backup showgirl dancers accompany her. 

 

LYNN

(Singing)

I ain’t got nobody

And ain’t nobody cares ‘bout me!

That’s why I’m sad and lonely

Won’t some sweet daddy take a chance with me?

Well, I’ll sing sweet love songs all the time

If you’ll come and be my daddy mine

I ain’t got nobody

And ain’t nobody cares ‘bout me!

 

FADE OUT.

 

THE END

 

When the credits rol

 

She’s slams her journal on the table and blows it away with a gun while mumbling to herself

 

Lynn (mumbles to herself in a evil way)

 

All this writing in my journal didn’t help me at all.

It was worthless like ken was.

 

 

 

It felt good killing everyone