THIS MOVIE DOES NOT EXIST by Leslie King
ACT 1
INT. MARCUS’S ROOM – NIGHT
Marcus is lying in his bed watching TV. Marcus gets up and looks out his window.
MARCUS: I need to take a bath.
FADE OUT:
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EXT. CITY – MORNING
Marcus walks through the streets alone.
The streets of the city are completely empty.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Marcus sits in front of a tomb stone.
MARCUS: Hello again. It’s me, Marcus. I hope you don’t mind me visiting so early. So how have you been?........ Well I think it’s sort of like a place where everything has meaning…… Yes I do think so….. Is that so?.... Tell me more.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – NOON
Lisa is putting flowers on a tombstone. Marcus approaches Lisa.
MARCUS: Excuse me.
LISA: Hey, who are you?
MARCUS: I’m Marcus.
LISA: Marcus?!
MARCUS: Yeah. And you are?
LISA: I’m Lisa, Have I met you before?
MARCUS: No I don’t think we have. I just want the time.
LISA: Oh, uhh. Right. The time is about 12:30.
MARCUS: Okay thank you, miss.
LISA: Oh wait!
MARCUS: Umm. Yes?
LISA: Umm. I think you better stay here.
MARCUS: Why?
LISA: There are living beings out there.
MARCUS: Um okay, but I’m gunna go anyways.
LISA: The living doesn’t bother you any?
MARCUS: No It doesn’t, thank you for your concern anyways.
LISA: Okay then, suite yourself.
MARCUS: Bye.
Marcus leaves.
EXT. CITY – NOON
Marcus walks through the streets.
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – NOON
Marcus lies on the floor.
FADE OUT:
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EXT. MARCUS’S BACKYARD – NOON
Marcus sits on a chair in his backyard. Marcus then gets up and leaves his backyard.
EXT. CITY – NOON
Marcus walks through the city, the city is completely empty.
EXT. TINA’S HOUSE – NOON
Marcus rings Tina’s door bell. Tina opens the door.
TINA: Hi.
MARCUS: Hello, Tina.
TINA: Come in.
Marcus enters the house.
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INT. TINA’S HOUSE – NOON
TINA: Well thank you for that.
MARCUS: Um. You’re welcome.
TINA: Here you go.
Tina hands Marcus some money.
MARCUS: Thank you. Bye.
TINA: Bye!
Marcus leaves.
EXT. CITY PARK – NOON
Marcus sits on a bench at the park. Marcus stares at the ground.
EXT. BRIDGE – NOON
Marcus is sitting on a bench at the bridge. Marcus stares at the ground.
Rufus sits beside Marcus.
RUFUS: Have you seen them?
MARCUS: Seen what?
RUFUS: I am looking for them before it’s too late. I can’t waste any time, just tell me where they are!
MARCUS: Calm down and tell me what you are looking for.
RUFUS: 4 young girls. I need to look for them before it’s too late!
MARCUS: Umm. I’m sorry I’ve never seen 4 young girls around today.
RUFUS: Look! Here’s my card, if you’ve seen them than please don’t hesitate to call!
Rufus hands Marcus a card.
MARCUS: Okay, I’ll be on the lookout.
Rufus runs away.
INT. MARCUS’S HOUSE – NIGHT
Marcus looks out his window.
MARCUS: It tastes salty.
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INT. MARCUS’S HOUSE – MORNING
Marcus wakes up. He is lying in bed next to a woman.
WOMAN: Good morning.
MARCUS: Hello.
WOMAN: So did you go to work in your sleep?
MARCUS: Yes I’m sure I did.
WOMAN: Well that’s just terrible.
MARCUS: You are right, I’m sorry.
WOMAN: That’s not alright.
MARCUS: Thank you so much for telling me that.
WOMAN: You are not welcome.
MARCUS: I love you so much.
WOMAN: I don’t.
MARCUS: And that’s why I love you so much.
WOMAN: I try my best to despise you. Am I doing a good job so far?
MARCUS: Yeah, you are and I will always keep you by my side.
WOMAN: Oh, honey.
MARCUS: I am not made out of honey.
WOMAN: I am.
MARCUS: There is no reason to understand anymore.
WOMAN: That is absolutely correct.
TITLE CARD: You saw nothing.
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – MORNING
Marcus is lying on the floor.
INT. MARCUS’S BASEMENT – MORNING
Marcus lies on the floor.
WOMAN: Marcus?
MARCUS: Yes?
WOMAN: Who am I to you?
MARCUS: A walking, talking bag of meat.
WOMAN: Thank you.
MARCUS: You are welcome.
INT. CITY – MORNING
Marcus is walking through the city
INT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Marcus sits in front of a tomb stone
MARCUS: Hello again. How are you?..... That’s very good to hear…. Well yes but I don’t do that anymore…. I know, I know but I can’t help myself…. Yeah…. Yeah…. I know that…. Oh I don’t know anymore…. That’s true but…. *sigh* I guess so….
LISA: Who are you talking to?
MARCUS: oh, hi. I’m talking to those who already passed on.
LISA: Why?
MARCUS: It’s just that…. I think it’s nice to have someone to talk to.
Moment of waiting.
MARCUS: Umm. I mean, it’s just that I’m sure that their souls get lonely sometimes so I just feel the need to talk to
them.
LISA: Oh I see. I’ve never thought of that.
MARCUS: Don’t you believe in souls?
LISA: I don’t know. I’m not sure what comes after death.
MARCUS: I already know.
LISA: What happens?
MARCUS: You already know.
LISA: What do you mean by that?
MARCUS: I forget.
LISA: Oh.
MARCUS: Yeah.
Marcus gets up.
MARCUS: I hear something.
Marcus slowly walks away into a crowd of people.
EXT. CITY – MORNING
Marcus walks through the city
EXT. TINA’S HOUSE – MORNING
Marcus knocks on Tina’s door. Tina opens the door.
TINA: Hey, Marcus.
MARCUS: Hello.
TINA: Come in.
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INT. TINA’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Tina and Marcus are in bed together
MARCUS: What do you think of me?
TINA: I don’t know.
MARCUS: What do you think of the TV.
TINA: I don’t know.
MARCUS: Hmm.
TINA: Should I pay you now?
MARCUS: No. Not anymore.
TINA: What are you trying to say?
MARCUS: I don’t need to tell you, do I?
Marcus gets up and leaves the room.
EXT. CITY – MORNING
Marcus slowly walks around the City.
EXT. BRIDGE – MORNING
Marcus is lying on a bench
EXT. PARK – NOON
Marcus is swinging on a swing set.
MARCUS (V.O.): This is the place. This is the place where I met my wife, Leyla. She was all alone here. I proposed to her here too. She broke out into tears of happiness when I did. She was so happy. I think that’s the first time I’ve ever made her cry out of happiness, the first and the last. We are separated now, we still talk but at an entirely different location now.
Marcus stands up and walks away.
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Marcus is lying on the floor, the phone rings. Marcus answers the phone.
MARCUS: Hello?
TINA (PHONE): Hello this is Tina.
MARCUS: What do you want?
TINA (PHONE): I’m sorry for whatever I did wrong. Just tell me what made you leave me, we can work it out.
MARCUS: I’m sorry it’s my fault.
TINA (PHONE): Your fault?! How is any of this your fault?!
MARCUS: It’s just that…
TINA (PHONE): Know what? It doesn’t matter. If you say it’s your fault than I forgive you.
MARCUS: Oh, that’s good.
TINA (PHONE): That’s good?! You don’t sound very happy to be with me!
MARCUS: I’m sorry.
TINA (PHONE): That’s fine. I’ll see you tomorrow.
Tina hangs up.
MARCUS: I need to take a bath.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Marcus is lying on his bed. He puts a pillow over his head.
INT. BEDROOM – MORNING
Marcus wakes up.
A woman enters the room.
WOMAN: Good morning how was your nightmare?
MARCUS: It was bloody fantastic. There was a huge sword that plunged into you.
WOMAN: Oh my! Really?!
MARCUS: Yeah, in my vision at least.
WOMAN: Wow! That is fantastic!
MARCUS: Yeah. It was very funny.
WOMAN: Funny?! I think that would be beautiful!
MARCUS: I guess everybody has their own view on things.
WOMAN: That’s true.
MARCUS: Hey, do you exist?
WOMAN: Do I exist?! Of course I may or may not.
MARCUS: Oh that’s right.
WOMAN: Are you feeling alright, honey? You are acting normal again.
MARCUS: Um, I don’t know.
WOMAN: Maybe you should rest for today.
MARCUS: No, I want to visit the graveyard today.
WOMAN: Stay home, dear.
MARCUS: I’ll just visit the graveyard and that’s it. I’ll rest for the day.
WOMAN: Okay but if you catch a serious cold, don’t blame.
MARCUS: Sorry about that.
Marcus leaves.
EXT. CITY – MORNING
Marcus walks through the city.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Marcus sits in front of a tomb stone.
MARCUS: Hello again. Are you awake?... Oh that’s good…. How is everything with the afterlife?... I see… I know how you feel about that, I’m nervous about that too…. Is that right?.... I’m sure that’s entirely up to them…. I’m not sure about that, it’s probably just a another spirit. That’s what I would think….
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FADE IN:
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Marcus is sleeping in his bed.
INT. TINA’S HOUSE – MORNING
Tina is sitting in her chair. Tina’s doorbell rings.
TINA: Just a minute!!!
Tina answers her door, she sees a letter on the
ground, and she picks up the letter.
INT. TINA’S KITCHEN – MORNING
Tina opens the letter. She reads the letter. Tina tilts her head back.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – NOON
Marcus wakes up
WOMAN: How was your rest?
MARCUS: It was alright.
WOMAN: Did you have a daymare?
MARCUS: No, not this time.
WOMAN: What the hell is wrong with you?!
MARCUS: I know, I know. I’m sorry about that.
WOMAN: No, that’s fine. Just make sure that you
have a daymare next time you sleep during the day.
MARCUS: Yeah, I’ll make sure.
WOMAN: Thank you so much.
MARCUS: Umm. Sorry you have to put up with me and my uninteresting normal quirks.
WOMAN: That’s fine. I’m happy to keep you inline.
MARCUS: Yeah. I’m glad that you are here. Do you
mind if I… Uhh.
WOMAN: No not at all.
Marcus hugs the woman.
EXT. MARCUS’S KITCHEN – NOON
The woman pours Marcus a cup of coffee.
WOMAN: So I’ve heard about that person Lisa.
MARCUS: The woman from the graveyard?
WOMAN: Yes Is she giving you a hard time?
MARCUS: No, she is just a little odd.
WOMAN: Sounds like she is someone you should keep company.
MARCUS: Maybe. I’m not sure how put myself in her company.
WOMAN: Just start out with a simple hello and ask about the weather or point out that she is wearing something that you think looks good! Than introduce yourself and then just go with the flow. It can happen just like that!
MARCUS: I didn’t know it was so easy.
The telephone rings.
WOMAN: I’ll get it!
The woman answers the phone. At an instant, Marcus appears at the phone and the woman disappears.
MARCUS: Hello?
TINA (PHONE): Marcus?!
MARCUS: Is that you, Tina?
TINA (PHONE): Marcus, I’m not sure how to tell you.
MARCUS: What is it? I’m listening.
TINA (PHONE): I’m going to a better place, Marcus. I want you to see me leave. I know we haven’t exactly hit it off like I wanted to, and you never really thought that much of me but I still want someone there for me. Marcus, please!
MARCUS: Tina, of course I will but, why so soon?
TINA (PHONE): If it was up to me, I would stay till I’m 80 but we can’t control these things. We just
have to accept it.
MARCUS: I don’t know what else to say.
TINA (PHONE): That’s okay, you have said enough already. Just please stop by sometime tonight.
MARCUS: Okay. Bye.
TINA (PHONE): Bye, Marcus.
Moment of waiting.
TINA (PHONE): You still there?
Marcus hangs up and leans against the wall.
EXT. MARCUS’S BACKYARD – NOON
Marcus is sitting on a chair in the backyard as he watches the clouds pass by.
MARCUS: Ahhh…. Layla….
EXT. CITY – NOON
Marcus walks through the city
EXT. TINA’S HOUSE – NOON
Marcus knocks on the door. Tina answers the door.
TINA: Marcus…
MARCUS: Are you okay?
TINA: I’m almost ready to leave. I don’t have much time.
MARCUS: I understand, let’s just rest for a bit.
TINA: Good idea….
INT. TINA’S BEDROOM – NOON
Tina is lying in her bed.
TINA: Marcus… I have to tell you something.
MARCUS: What is it?
TINA: I’m so sorry.
MARCUS: Sorry for what?
TINA: I know it must have been hard on you, but you had to move on. It was a first step but it was a step in the wrong direction, wasn’t it?
MARCUS: No, I had to move on. But I…. I don’t know.
TINA: But now it’s time to move on. It’s never too late to go back into the right direction.
MARCUS: Really?
TINA: Yes! Just don’t take short cuts or detours.
Tina gently puts her hand on Marcus’s cheek.
TINA: It’s funny. All this time I never knew what you really felt like…. It’s warm and soft.
Marcus grabs Tina’s hand.
MARCUS: Tina….
TINA: I have to go now. Maybe we’ll meet again…. In a better place.
Tina falls asleep.
MARCUS: Oh, Tina…
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INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Marcus is lying on the floor of his living room. Marcus gets up and leaves the living room.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Marcus looks out the window of his bedroom.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Marcus is lying in his bed. Marcus wakes up.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Marcus is sitting in front of a tomb stone.
MARCUS: Hello….. Yes…. I know what you mean….. She isn’t there?.... That’s… That’s too bad. Where do you think she went to?..... That’ll be nice…..
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EXT. GRAVEYARD – NOON
Lisa is lying next to a tomb stone with a knife.
She is stabbing the ground.
MARCUS: Hello?
LISA: AHHH!!! Oh! I’m sorry, you scared me!
MARCUS: No, that’s alright. I’m the one to blame.
LISA: So, what did you want?!
MARCUS: I uhh. I just like the way you put your
hair!
LISA: Oh, well it’s always been like that, Ever since…. Well thank you anyways.
MARCUS: You’re welcome. So uhhh….
LISA: Do you want something from me?
MARCUS: Oh. Umm. No, it’s nothing. Bye.
Marcus leaves.
EXT. CITY – NOON
Marcus walks home.
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – NOON
Marcus is lying on the couch.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – NOON
Lisa is out in the middle of the graveyard holding out her hands and spinning.
LISA (V.O.): I love to dance.
MARCUS (V.O.): Really?
LISA (V.O.): I dance all the time, every move; every step is a dance towards a better life.
MARCUS (V.O.): Maybe you could show me how to dance sometime.
LISA (V.O.): You already know how to dance. It’s in every move you make. It’s your emotion through body movement.
MARCUS (V.O.): Expressing how you feel through movement? Well, that’s even harder for me.
LISA (V.O.): Why?
MARCUS (V.O.): I don’t know, but you! You are a natural at it, I hope to see you dance on stage sometime.
LISA (V.O.): Are you serious?
MARCUS (V.O.): Yes…
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
MARCUS: *sigh*….
Marcus stands up.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Marcus looks out the window.
MARCUS: Fools….
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Marcus is sleeping on the floor.
WOMAN: Oh my goodness!
MARCUS: What?
WOMAN: You are free of your illness!
MARCUS: Yes, I am.
WOMAN: That is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
MARCUS: I know it is…
WOMAN: So what will you do now?
MARCUS: Nothing. I feel completely fine on the
floor here. I feel so small here…
The woman lies on the floor with Marcus.
WOMAN: You are right… Everything is so big down here.
MARCUS: Yes.
WOMAN: Did you know that if you drop something, it
no longer hits the ground? It falls upward!
MARCUS: I see.
WOMAN: And if you put your hand in the water, your hand becomes dry.
MARCUS: Tell me more.
WOMAN: If you get hit with a sharp knife, it’ll bruise you. If you get hit with a baseball bat, it’ll cut you.
MARCUS: How fascinating.
WOMAN: If your heart stops beating, it means you are alive.
MARCUS: Wow.
WOMAN: If you eat something, you’ll hear a special sound.
MARCUS: I see…
WOMAN: That’s what I’ve heard anyways.
MARCUS: Who did you hear it from?
WOMAN: My co-worker.
MARCUS: There are more of you?
WOMAN: Yes, all around the entire world.
MARCUS: That’s… That’s lovely.
WOMAN: Care open the in you my earth wide in green shell orange vehicle disease square nine free age.
MARCUS: I see.
WOMAN: Did you understand what I told you?
MARCUS: I may of understood it.
WOMAN: You might of.
MARCUS: Nyeso
WOMAN: Oh Marcus.
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FADE IN:
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Marcus sits in front of a tombstone.
MARCUS: Hello?..... Yes, It’s me…. I know that but she is just a friend…. Yeah…. Yeah…. I know that…. I’m sorry…. No, no it’s my fault…. Oh, alright… Yes.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – NOON
MARCUS: She isn’t here today….
INT. MARCUS’S HOUSE – NOON
Marcus enters his home and lies on the couch.
MARCUS: *sigh*
EXT. PARK – NOON
Marcus is lying on the park bench.
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Marcus is lying on his couch.
EXT. CITY – NIGHT
Lisa is walking home.
INT. LISA’S HOUSE – NIGHT
Lisa lies on her floor; she stabs the floor with a knife.
INT. LISA’S HOUSE – MORNING
Lisa enters her living room, she spins in the middle of her living room.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Lisa spins in the middle of the graveyard.
Marcus sees Lisa.
MARCUS: That’s a nice dance.
LISA: Oh! Oh, dear. You didn’t see me dance did you?
MARCUS: Yes I did, but it was a very nice dance.
LISA: Oh, I just…
MARCUS: Umm… If you want me to leave you alone, I will.
LISA: Oh, Uh. That’s fine, do whatever you feel like.
MARCUS: Okay.
Lisa starts spinning.
MARCUS (V.O.): I think at that moment… I felt like I was with Leyla again…
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FADE IN:
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Marcus is lying with Lisa.
MARCUS: I have to go.
LISA: Will you be here tomorrow?
MARCUS: Of course I will.
LISA: That’s good.
Marcus leaves.
INT. LISA’S LIVING ROOM – NOON
Lisa crouches in her living room; she bends back reaching for the ceiling. She bends all the way back.
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – NOON
Marcus lies on the floor.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Marcus looks out his window.
INT. LISA’S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Lisa lies on the floor with a knife in hand, she stabs the floor.
LISA: Marcus…..
INT. LISA’S LIVING ROOM – MORNING
Lisa leaves the living room.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Lisa is lying next to a tomb stone.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Marcus is sleeping.
INT. MARCUS’S DREAM – MORNING
Leyla is running away from someone, she falls over and a man raises a baseball bat.
MARCUS: No! Leyla! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!
Leyla screams
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – MORNING
MARCUS: Leyla!!! Leyla!!!
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
A TV mascot walks over towards Lisa. Lisa stares at the Mascot.
LISA: Who are you?
The mascot pulls out a wet cloth and puts it over Lisa’s mouth.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Marcus is asleep, shaking.
MARCUS: Leyla! Leyla!!! I’m sorry!!!!
ACT 2
EXT. GRAVEYARD - MORNING
Lisa is spinning in the graveyard.
MYSTERIOUS MAN (V.O.): I know, I know, I know she is different from the other kids but it is something we have to live with.
Lisa takes holds her arms out while spinning
MYSTERIOUS MAN 2(V.O.): Lisa, sit down with me.
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN (V.O.): I can't believe what you've done.
MYSTERIOUS MAN 2 (V.O.): Who are you?
MYSTERIOUS MAN (V.O.): You freak!!!
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN (V.O.): I'm so sorry, Lisa. You don't have to act brave for me!
MYSTERIOUS MAN (V.O.): Don't leave me!!!
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN (V.O.): Hello. Welcome back, Lisa.
LISA (V.O.): I DON'T NEED YOU!!!!
Lisa falls to the ground
MYSTERIOUS MAN (V.O.): GUILTY!!!! GUILTY!!!! GUILTY!!!!
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN (V.O.): She looks so happy.
MYSTERIOUS MAN (V.O.): Is that you, Lisa?
TITLE CARD: Who are you?
INT. INNER MIND - ???
Lisa is spinning in a empty area.
Grimiz enters the room.
LISA: Who... Who are you?
GRIMIZ: We meet again, Lisa. I am Grimiz.
TITLE CARD: Grimiz Appears. We are not worthy.
INT. MARCUS'S BEDROOM - MORNING
Marcus is hiding in a corner. The woman appears.
WOMAN: Did you have a daymare?
MARCUS: Yes, I had one.
WOMAN: How wonderful. As a treat, I will make you, your favorite lunch meal.
The woman leaves.
INT. MARCUS'S KITCHEN - NOON
The woman pours a cup of coffee and makes soup.
WOMAN: Did you know that I can't talk.
MARCUS: Really?
WOMAN: Yes.
MARCUS: How interesting.
WOMAN: Some people may wish to have coffee and soup every morning. Maybe someone like you?
MARCUS: Like me? How about we analyze the word, Like.
WOMAN: Some people like many things. You could like the TV or perhaps the company of other people, however no one could truly dislike everything no matter how much you deny it. You will always have something to like.
MARCUS: Really? What do you like?
WOMAN: The only thing I truly like is disliking things. I like to dislike you, of all people but at the same time I really like you. I dislike everything about you but at the exact same time, I like you.
MARCUS: I completely understand.
WOMAN: I'm glad you do.
MARCUS: Lets analyze the word, Do.
WOMAN: Do. We do things. You could do the dishes or perhaps do the girls on all four corners of the house.
MARCUS: Four corners?
Four girls enter the room.
GIRL 1: Hi!
GIRL 2: Hello.
GIRL 3: Good bye.
GIRL 4: Ohiyo Gozomas.
MARCUS: Oh.
EXT. GRAVEYARD - NOON
Lisa is lying on a tombstone.
INT. RUFUS'S LIVING ROOM - NOON
Rufus is eating in the kitchen.
RUFUS: So, you know, we do it because it's fun!
The phone rings.
RUFUS: I'll get it.
Rufus answers the phone.
RUFUS: Hello? This is Rufus.
MARCUS (PHONE): Umm. Hi. This is Marcus. I got these girls at my house who are looking for you.
RUFUS: Really? Who are they?
MARCUS (PHONE): This is going to sound strange but they say their names don't exist. Do you know anything about this?
RUFUS: Absolutely not. Don't call me about trivial stuff, who ever you are!
Rufus hangs up and sits down at the table.
RUFUS: Oh, some guy calling me about some four girls I never heard of.
Rufus is talking to a picture of a guy.
RUFUS: I couldn't possibly! We don't even know who they are........ Look, let's just change the subject. Hey, how about after this meal, we'll visit our old pal, Chopin. How about that?... Yeah, it sounds like a good night to me.
Rufus eats his food.
INT. MARCUS'S KITCHEN - NOON
Marcus looks around, everyone is gone. He then lies on the floor.
EXT. CITY - NOON
Marcus walks through the City.
EXT. GRAVEYARD - NOON
Marcus sits in front of a tomb stone.
MARCUS: Forgive me, I come baring no topics of conversation...... I'm sorry.
Lisa walks over to Marcus
LISA: Do I look like your Leyla?
MARCUS: Lisa?
LISA: That's my name, don't ware it out.
MARCUS: Your legs, your eyes, even your hair.... You look...
LISA: Exactly the same as the other?
MARCUS: Um. Yes. But why?
LISA: You know you want it.
MARCUS: Uhh.
LISA: Don't be so up tight. You know you like what you see.
MARCUS: I uhhh. I like the way you look.
LISA: That's better, don't you think?
MARCUS: I guess so?
LISA: Come on, let me show you a good time.
Lisa grabs Marcus by the hand.
EXT. CITY - NOON
Lisa and Marcus walks through the city.
INT. LISA'S HOUSE - NOON
Lisa and Marcus enters the house.
LISA: Take your shoes off at the door and take a seat.
Marcus and Lisa takes their shoes off, Marcus sits on a couch while Lisa enters the kitchen.
LISA: Would you like anything?
MARCUS: Water.
LISA: I'm pouring you a glass of Vodka.
MARCUS: Eh?
Lisa enters the room carrying 2 glasses of vodka. Lisa hands Marcus a glass.
LISA: Here you go.
MARCUS: Uhh. Thanks.
Lisa drinks a glass.
LISA: Much better.
Marcus drinks his glass as he checks Lisa out.
LISA: There is a tornado coming.
Marcus looks outside. It's sunny out.
LISA: One last night to live. One last drink. One last company.
MARCUS: Is that so?
LISA: Do you have any lovers in your life.
MARCUS: Yes, but we're divorced.
LISA: Would you rather spend your last night with her?
MARCUS: I'm already here, I don't mind spending the last night with you. In fact, I don't think I could spend it with her even if I wanted to.
LISA: Heh. Is that supposed to make me feel better?
MARCUS: Actually... I thought it might.
LISA: You are terrible at it.
MARCUS: Oh, I'm sorry.
LISA: It was a joke.
MARCUS: Oh, I um. I err.
LISA: The tornado will be here in about 2 hours from now. Let's live it up.
MARCUS: What do you mean by-
Lisa kisses Marcus.
INT. RUFUS'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Rufus is playing the piano with a picture of a man beside him.
INT. LISA'S BASEMENT - NIGHT
Lisa and Marcus are hiding under a desk in the basement.
LISA: It's coming any second now.
Moment of waiting.
MARCUS (V.O.): The tornado never came.
FADE OUT:
FADE IN:
INT. LISA'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Lisa and Marcus are in the living room.
MARCUS: Uhhh.
LISA: I'm sorry.
MARCUS: What do you mean by sorry?
LISA: I was certain the tornado would come tonight.
MARCUS: No, no. It was an honest mistake. Anyone could of made that.
LISA: Hahaha. Do you.... Do you....
MARCUS: What is it?
LISA: I forgot what what I was going to say.
MARCUS: No that's fine.
LISA: That's alright.
MARCUS: Umm. But I have to go now.
LISA: Okay.
MARCUS: Bye.
LISA: See you.
Marcus exits the room.
LISA: Hahahaha....
Lisa leaves the living room.
INT. LISA'S BATHROOM - NIGHT
Lisa's nose is bleeding. She puts her finger on her blood and writes on the mirror: MONSTER
She see's her reflection on the mirror and laughs.
INT. RUFUS'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Rufus is lying on the couch.
RUFUS: Ahh, a rest under the warm summer's night sky. Isn't it grant, Miles?
A picture of a man on top of the piano.
INT. MARCUS'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Marcus looks out his window.
MARCUS: How are you?
INT. INNER MIND - ???
Grimiz stands still.
GRIMIZ: Rufus... Lisa.... I hope you can see me. It won't work. Not this time, at least.
INT. RUFUS'S LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Rufus is playing the piano.
RUFUS: Oooooh. Hear me play, Miles. Hear me.
INT. LISA'S LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Lisa is lying on the couch. The door bell rings.
Lisa gets up and answers the door. A letter is left on her door step.
Lisa picks up the letter and reads it, she then crumples the papers in her hand and leaves.
EXT. GRAVEYARD - MORNING
Lisa is lying next to a tomb stone.
Marcus walks over to Lisa.
MARCUS: Umm. Hello, Lisa.
LISA: Leave me.
MARCUS: Oh um.... Sorry about that.
Marcus leaves.
LISA: How dare he.
FADE OUT:
FADE IN:
EXT. GRAVEYARD - NOON
Lisa leaves the graveyard.
EXT. CITY - NOON
Lisa walks through the city.
EXT. FIELD - NOON
Lisa walks out into the field and spins around. Lisa falls to the ground and falls asleep.
INT. DYING DREAM - NIGHT
Lisa is sitting in a huge dark room. Grimiz enters the room.
GRIMIZ: Hello, Lisa.
LISA: Leave me.
GRIMIZ: Oh, Lisa. You are so different from when I last met you.
LISA: What?!
GRIMIZ: I guess this is a whole different world. One that I am not familiar with. I would like to take some time to explore this vast and mysterious place that I shall now call home.
LISA: Your name is Grimiz?
GRIMIZ: I don't think you know me. Not here anyways.
LISA: Where are you from? What are you?
GRIMIZ: I am from another world, a dimension if you will. I am just like you, actually. Maybe a bit more advanced than you. It is debatable.
LISA: Is... Is that so?
GRIMIZ: I don't think you have a lot of time left. I shall leave you now. I'll see you in another world, maybe.
Grimiz leaves the room.
EXT. OUTTER LIMITS - NIGHT
Grimiz looks out at the night sky.
GRIMIZ: Hello, fellow viewers. I hope you are enjoying the movie. I sure am.
Grimiz stares at the screen.
FADE OUT:
FADE IN:
INT. MARCUS'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Marcus stares out the window.
MARCUS: I feel someone.
FADE OUT:
FADE IN:
INT. MARCUS'S BEDROOM - MORNING
Marcus wakes up. The woman is standing beside him.
WOMAN: I was watching you while you were asleep. It looks like you weren't having a daymare. I'm so mad that I am in fact happy.
MARCUS: REALLY?!?!?!?!?!
WOMAN: Yes! Isn't that wonderfully annoying?
MARCUS: YES IT IS!!! I'M SO HAPPY, DAMN IT!!!!
WOMAN: Yes. I'm so angry at you right now. I hope you are okay with that.
MARCUS: YES I AM! IT'S COMPLETELY UNDERSTANDABLE!!!!
WOMAN: I hate you so much. Isn't that lovely?
MARCUS: I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT!!!!!!
WOMAN: I'm sorry too. Please go die in a pit. Tee hee~
MARCUS: I'M GOING TO THE GRAVEYARD!!!! I'LL SEE YOU LATER!!!!
WOMAN: Okay~! Be that way~!
EXT. CITY - MORNING
Marcus walks through the city.
EXT. CITY - MORNING
Grimiz is at a park on a laptop.
EXT. GRAVEYARD - MORNING
Marcus is sitting infront of a tombstone.
MARCUS: Hello....
INT. RUFUS'S HOUSE - MORNING
Rufus is sitting next to a picture of a man.
RUFUS: Miles.... I know things between us haven't been all that... Subtle, let's say. However I promise to make it up to you. Tonight, we're going to have some fun, finally. Just like we used to..... Yeah, I'm excited too! It's been a while, hasn't it?.... Yeah. I know.
Rufus take the photo and puts it in his pocket.
EXT. GRAVEYARD - MORNING
Marcus is looking around the graveyard.
MARCUS: Oh dear. Not you too...
Grimiz walks over to Marcus.
GRIMIZ: Hello. I don't believe I've met you yet.
MARCUS: Oh, are you new here?
GRIMIZ: Yes, very much so. I am Grimiz.
MARCUS: Oh, I'm Marcus.
GRIMIZ: Marcus? I don't believe I've heard of you yet.
MARCUS: I'm, I'm not very popular around here.
GRIMIZ: Is that so? Popularity is overrated, don't you think so?
MARCUS: Uh. I guess that's true.
GRIMIZ: Would you mind me asking if you would care to show me around here?
MARCUS: Sure. I guess that would be fun.
GRIMIZ: Excelentay. I'd like that very much so.
MARCUS: Follow me.
EXT. CITY - NOON
Marcus shows Grimiz around the city.
EXT. CITY - NOON
Rufus walks around the city.
EXT. HILLS - NOON
Marcus and Grimiz are sitting ontop of a hill.
GRIMIZ: They say that the after life contains nothing.
MARCUS: Contains nothing?
GRIMIZ: As if it doesn't exist.
MARCUS: Really?
GRIMIZ: So I've heard.
MARCUS: Heard from who?
GRIMIZ: I've heard from various sorces.
MARCUS: Sorces?
GRIMIZ: It's not important. Do you believe it is so?
MARCUS: Maybe.
GRIMIZ: I see.
Grimiz holds out his hand and smiles at Marcus. Marcus looks away and holds his hand.
FADE OUT:
FADE IN:
Marcus walks home alone.
GRIMIZ (V.O.): So you are leaving?
MARCUS (V.O.): I have some important business to attend to.
GRIMIZ (V.O.): Perhaps to you it is important.
MARCUS (V.O.): Maybe so, but it is still important to me, I guess that's all that matters.
GRIMIZ (V.O.): What's so important.
MARCUS (V.O.): I don't feel comfortable talking to you about it, yet.
GRIMIZ (V.O.): Well, I'll see you later then.
MARCUS (V.O.): Heheh. Bye.
Marcus runs into Rufus.
RUFUS: You.
MARCUS: Uhhh. Hello.
RUFUS: You'll do just nicely.
FADE OUT:
FADE IN:
INT. MARCUS'S BATHROOM - NIGHT
Marcus gets ready to take a shower.
Act 3
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Marcus wakes up.
WOMAN: Did you have a nice coma?
MARCUS: Coma?
WOMAN: You were asleep for about a month now.
MARCUS: What?! Really?!
WOMAN: Yes!
MARCUS: Oh, no. I’ve missed so much. I gotta go!
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Marcus is wandering around the graveyard. Marcus stops and slowly leaves the graveyard.
INT. RUFUS’S HOUSE – MORNING
Rufus is sitting at a table with a picture of a mysterious man.
RUFUS: Yes. That is completely true, I agree, yes…. Yes, that is very interesting but there are actually 11 points…. 12 points you say, well that is possible, I’m guessing anything is possible at this point….. Oh, by the way. I got a letter today.
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – MORNING
Marcus is lying on the floor. Marcus closes his eyes.
A letter is seen on a table.
INT. OUTER LIMITS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
GRIMIZ (V.O.): The Outer Limits is a place beyond human reach, and yet some selected humans who enter, never find a way out.
Marcus enters and wanders the Outter Limits, a long hallway that doesn’t go anywhere.
Marcus slowly walks down the hallways. Grimiz exits one of the doors to the hallway and slowly walks over to Marcus.
GRIMIZ: Hello, you came to visit me, have you?
Marcus blankly stares back at Grimiz.
Grimiz chuckles.
GRIMIZ: How have you been, Marcus?
MARCUS: I’ve been fine, thank you.
GRIMIZ: That’s lovely to hear. Say, would you like to join me in my dinner party?
MARCUS: What? When?
GRIMIZ: Right now.
MARCUS: Um…. Sure.
GRIMIZ: Excellent, follow me please.
Grimiz enters his room, Marcus closely follows.
INT. GRIMIZ’S ROOM – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Grimiz sits at the table, Tina and Lisa are also sitting at the table.
MARCUS: Tina? Lisa? Is that you?
TINA: I may be Tina. I may not be.
LISA: You did not say it, life partner.
GRIMIZ: Sit down, while I symbolically pour you some coffee.
Marcus sits at the dinner table while Grimiz pours coffee beans into a bowl.
Marcus looks at Lisa and Tina. Lisa and Tina both have huge smiles on their faces while starring back at Marcus.
GRIMIZ: Here you go, Marcus.
Grimiz hands Marcus a bowl of Coffee Beans.
MARCUS: Thanks.
Marcus grabs a hand full of coffee beans.
GRIMIZ: So, what has everyone did in the past year?
LISA: I did not go to the Spring Olympic this year!
GRIMIZ: That is because the Spring Olympics does not exist, Lisa.
TINA: This year, I went swimming in a pool full of cement.
GRIMIZ: How fascinating. Cement is very good for your skin, I’ve heard.
TINA: Yes, I made my skin book as time.
GRIMIZ: Yes, the metaphysical symbolism of what made you into what you are today is what made me interested in the time of what I just said. What about you, Marcus?
MARCUS: Oh I uhh. Just watched TV all summer.
Tina and Lisa lose their smile and looks at Marcus. Marcus begins to look down at the floor.
Lisa whispers to Tina. Marcus looks at Lisa, Lisa gives Marcus a mean look. Marcus looks to the ground.
GRIMIZ: Is that so?
Moment of waiting.
MARCUS: I think I should go.
Marcus slowly leaves.
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus slowly walks down the hallways and sees Tina.
TINA: You promised we’d meet at a better place, Marcus.
MARCUS: Tina.
TINA: Who’s Tina?
MARCUS: Are you okay?
TINA: Tina does not exist.
MARCUS: What?
Tina enters a room.
Marcus slowly walks down the hallway and enters a room.
INT. ROOM OF SECRETS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Rufus is sitting down on a chair.
RUFUS: No one must know.
Rufus stands up and slowly walks over to Marcus.
RUFUS: No one must know, Marcus. Not even you.
Rufus stabs Marcus, Marcus falls to the ground.
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAY – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus is sleeping on the ground; Marcus stands up and slowly walks down the hallway.
Marcus enters a room.
INT. ROOM OF GUILT – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus sees a mirror. The mirror has a letter written in blood: MONSTER
Marcus stares at the reflection in the mirror and leaves.
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus slowly walks through the hallway and sees Grimiz.
GRIMIZ: Marcus, I didn’t know you enjoyed baseball.
MARCUS: What? No I don’t play. What makes you say that?
GRIMIZ: Oh, It’s nothing. It just seems like you really know how to hit a home run with the dead.
Marcus slowly walks away.
Grimiz enters a room.
Marcus enters a room.
INT. ROOM OF REGRET – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus sees Lisa lying on the floor stabbing the floor.
MARCUS: Lisa! Come with me. We’ll get out of here together.
LISA: No, Marcus. I deserve to be here.
MARCUS: What are you talking about? You’re the nicest person I’ve ever met!
LISA: No I’m not. You don’t know me, the real me. I shouldn’t even be able to exist.
MARCUS: Lisa, don’t this to yourself.
Lisa stands up and walks over to Marcus.
LISA: I deserve this but you don’t.
MARCUS: How do you know if I don’t?
LISA: You care about me, that’s proof enough.
MARCUS: I want to leave with you though.
LISA: I promise we’ll meet again.
Marcus looks towards the ground.
LISA: Now go.
Marcus slowly exits the room.
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus walks down the hallways. Marcus enters a room.
INT. ROOM OF LIES – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus sees the woman.
WOMAN: Heheheheh.
MARCUS: You.
WOMAN: Did you know that people’s emotion doesn’t exist?
Marcus looks away from the woman.
WOMAN: And your body does not contain a soul?
Marcus is about to leave.
WOMAN: Wait! Don’t leave me!
Marcus stands still.
WOMAN: Just stay here!
MARCUS: Why?
WOMAN: I need you, Marcus.
MARCUS: No, no you don’t.
WOMAN: Yes I do! With out you, there is no me!
Marcus exits the room.
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus slowly walks down the hallways. A gun shot is heard.
Marcus starts running down the hallways and enters a room.
INT. ROOM OF FEAR – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus shuts the door behind him and locks it.
Marcus runs to the corner of the room and leans against the wall.
Marcus sits down.
The room slowly gets dark.
A mysterious man enters the room.
The mysterious man stares at Marcus.
The mysterious man laughs.
Marcus stares back at the mysterious man.
The man leaves the room.
Marcus stands up, leaning against the wall, makes his way to the door and leaves.
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus slowly walks down the hallways.
Marcus sees Rufus.
RUFUS: You.
Marcus walks past Rufus. Rufus grabs Marcus’s shoulder.
RUFUS: Not yet.
MARCUS: What is it?
RUFUS: You don’t forget me. But don’t remember what I’ve done to you.
MARCUS: That’s okay. I’m used to it.
Marcus walks away from Rufus.
RUFUS: That sicko.
INT. ROOM OF GREED – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus is in a room with Tina.
Tina is lying on a bed.
TINA: Marcus, come lie on the bed with me.
Marcus slowly walks over to the bed and lies on it.
TINA: It’s been so long since I’ve had company.
MARCUS: Really?
TINA: Yes!
MARCUS: Are you glad to see me?
TINA: Yes! I’m so excited that you are here!
MARCUS: That’s good to hear.
TINA: That’s good to hear?! You never were happy to see me.
MARCUS: I’m sorry.
TINA: Only women apologize, Marcus!
MARCUS: I can prove that wrong.
TINA: Know, what? I’m sorry about that. Let’s just enjoy what we have here.
MARCUS: Tina.
TINA: Yes?
MARCUS: Do you know where we are?
TINA: We’re at my apartment room.
MARCUS: Where is this apartment located?
TINA: Well uh. This place is-
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus is lying on the floor, Marcus gets up and slowly walks down the hallways.
Marcus enters a room.
INT. ROOM OF FALSE HOPE – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus sees Leyla.
MARCUS: Leyla!
LEYLA: Sucram!
MARCUS: I’ve been looking all over for you!
Marcus hugs Leyla.
LEYLA: .em dellik uoy ,Uoy etah I
Marcus looks shocked.
MARCUS: No! Not you too!
Marcus slowly backs up towards the door.
MARCUS: Oh no…
Marcus exits
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus is running down the hallways.
Marcus enters a room.
INT. ROOM OF SALVATION – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus sees a gun on a table, Marcus picks up the gun and points the barrel to his head.
Blood splatters on the floor.
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus is lying on the floor. Marcus quickly stands up and runs down the hallway.
Marcus enters a room
INT. ROOM OF SORROW – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus sees himself lying on the floor with Leyla. Both, Marcus and Leyla are bleeding.
Marcus exits the room.
INT. OUTTER LIMITS HALLWAYS – TIME DOES NOT EXIST
Marcus slowly walks down the hallways.
GRIMIZ: Would you like to get out of here?
MARCUS: Yes.
GRIMIZ: Would you follow me?
MARCUS: Okay.
GRIMIZ: Over here.
Marcus follows Grimiz into a room.
INT. ROOM OF EXISTING – TIME EXISTS
GRIMIZ: Right here, here it is.
MARCUS: Thank you.
Marcus opens the door and leaves.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Marcus is sleeping in his bed, Marcus wakes up.
Marcus leaves his room.
INT. MARCUS LIVING ROOM – MORNING
Marcus lies on his couch.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – MORNING
Marcus stares at a tomb stone.
INT. MARCUS’S BASEMENT – NOON
Marcus sits on the couch, staring at the ground.
INT. MARCUS’S BASEMENT – NIGHT
Marcus sits on the couch staring at the ground.
INT. MARCUS’S BASEMENT – MORNING
Marcus sits on the couch staring at the ground.
Marcus stands up and leaves.
INT. MARCUS’S BATHROOM – MORNING
Marcus lies down in the tub staring at the ceiling.
INT. MARCUS’S KITCHEN – MORNING
Marcus lies on the floor.
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING ROOM – NOON
Marcus lies on the floor.
INT. MARCUS’S BASEMENT – NIGHT
Marcus lies on the floor.
Marcus stands on a chair and puts a rope around his neck.
INT. DYING DREAM – TIME MAY EXIST
Marcus walks through a cloud of mist and sees Leyla.
Marcus and Leyla run to each other and hug.
GRIMIZ (V.O.): It is not your time yet.
Marcus and Leyla both fall to the floor, holding eachother.
Marcus positions himself on top of Leyla.
MARCUS: Leyla…. I love you.
Leyla gently puts her hand on top of Marcus’s eyes.
INT. DYING DREAM – TIME WILL NOT EXIST
Marcus and Leyla are on top of a hill holding eachother.
INT. DREAM DANCE HALL – ???
Marcus and Leyla are dancing with eachother.
INT. MARCUS’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Marcus is lying on the floor.
MARCUS (V.O.): Even in death, I hear her voice. She calls out to me.
Marcus’s eyes open wide
MARCUS (V.O.): She’s there right next to me.
EXT. CITY – NIGHT
Marcus walks through the city.
EXT. GRAVEYARD – NIGHT
Marcus walks through the grave yard. Marcus falls on the ground.
MARCUS (V.O.): Please call out to me, one last time… I want to hear your voice.
Marcus’s eyes open wide.
INT. DYING DREAM - ???
A drawing of man turns into an old man.
INT. CITY – MORNING
Time speeds up. The cars drive fast, the people start walking faster than the cars.
INT. DYING DREAM - ???
Leyla is lying in a flower bed.
Leyla reaches for the sky.
INT. SKY - ???
Bird fly through the sky.
INT. SPACE - ???
Zoom out of a black hole.
Earth, the Sun, all other planets fly through space.
Zoom out to reveal the entire Galaxy.
Outside the Galaxy is a huge area of darkness.
Zoom out till there is nothing but darkness.
INT. MARCUS’S EYES - ???
Zoom out of Marcus’s eye.
INT. MARCUS’S BASEMENT – NIGHT
Marcus is on the floor not moving.
INT. A BETTER PLACE – MORNING
Marcus runs towards Leyla and hugs her.
An angel embraces Marcus then disappears.
INT. MARCUS’S BASEMENT – NIGHT
Marcus is lying on the floor, reaching for the ceiling.
FADE OUT:
INT. MARCUS’S LIVING – MORNING
Marcus is lying on the floor in a pool of blood.
THE END



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