Characters:
Ravi: The calm and logical one.
Anita: The adventurous one, always up for a challenge.
Karan: The funny guy, always trying to lighten the mood.
Meera: The cautious and observant one.
Vikram: The planner, always thinking ahead.
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Scene 1: The Journey Begins
The five friends are driving down a highway after their graduation, excited for their long-planned trip. Traffic starts to slow down unexpectedly.
Vikram: (checking Google Maps) "This traffic isn’t moving anytime soon. There's a shortcut through a forest road here. Should we take it?"
Ravi: (shrugging) "Why not? The faster we get there, the better."
Anita: (grinning) "Ooh, a forest road? Sounds like an adventure!"
Meera: (nervous) "Are you sure it’s safe? It looks a bit isolated."
Karan: (laughing) "Come on, Meera! What’s the worst that could happen?"
They all agree and Vikram steers the car off the highway, entering the forest road. As they drive deeper into the woods, they start noticing something strange.
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Scene 2: The Unexpected Town
The trees give way to a small town that seemingly appeared out of nowhere, with old-fashioned houses lining the narrow street.
Meera: (confused) "Where did this town come from? This wasn’t on the map."
Karan: (joking) "Maybe we’ve stumbled into some secret village. Let’s ask the locals for directions."
They pull up to a man walking by.
Vikram: (rolling down the window) "Excuse me, is there a hotel nearby?"
Local Man: (without emotion) "There's one down the road, just a few minutes ahead."
Anita: (excited) "Perfect. Let’s check it out."
They drive to the hotel and park the car in front of the building. It’s an old, slightly run-down structure but seems functional. They step inside.
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Scene 3: Checking In
The hotel lobby is dimly lit. They approach the front desk where an old receptionist greets them.
Receptionist: (in a raspy voice) "Welcome. How may I help you?"
Vikram: "We’d like two rooms, please."
The receptionist hands them the keys without much conversation. The friends head to their rooms, settling in quickly. A short while later, the power suddenly goes out, plunging the hotel into darkness.
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Scene 4: The Power Cut
Meera: (anxiously) "What’s going on?"
Ravi: "Let’s go downstairs and check with the receptionist."
They leave their rooms and head to the reception area, but the lobby is eerily empty.
Anita: "Where did the old guy go? He was just here."
Karan: (nervously laughing) "Maybe he took a coffee break."
Suddenly, the power flickers back on, casting a dull light across the lobby.
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Scene 5: The Forgotten Charger
Vikram: "Alright, I’m going back to the room. I think everything’s fine now."
Ravi: "Wait. I forgot my charger in the car. I’ll be right back."
Ravi walks to the front door and steps outside. The street is quiet, illuminated by the dim streetlights. He reaches for the car door, opens it, and suddenly freezes. His face turns pale as he stares at something inside the car, unable to believe his eyes.
Ravi: (whispering) "Guys... you need to come out here. Now."
The camera zooms in on his shocked expression as the rest of the friends rush toward the door.
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To Be Continued...
