The masterminds and the dumbs

Lucie: This game is fake and boring!

Horace: Indeed, but we'll play for Miss lima's satisfaction, y'all.

Miss Lima: You're such a kind kid. I appreciate that. (Takes out a pendant and hands it to horace.)

Charlotte: (Mesmerized.)

Horace: I truly appreciate it, Ma'am, but I can't accept this. I have nothing to give you in return.

Andrew: It looks beautiful, man!

Miss Lima: (smiles) It is. Horace, don't worry, my child. It will be alright. I just need your presence in return. That's all for me.

Horace: But....

Laura: Don't think about it too much, just take it already, Horace! It's a gift!

Gwen: (Snatches the pendant from Miss Lima and starts putting it on Horace.)

Horace: Umm, Gwen... you don't have to. I'll do it...

Gwen: Nah, let me. "DONE". (Steps back.) See? It looks so good on you.

Laura: Gwen?

Gwen: What?

Laura: Never mind. (Disgusted by Gwen's overacting)

Horace: Thanks for the necklace, ma'am.

Miss Lima: (smiles peacefully, but with a chilling undertone) You're welcome.

Max: Shall we proceed?

Candace: Yes... We should... (Voice trembling)

(SCENE SWITCH TO DRAKE AND BRAD)

Brad: One big job.

Drake: Nah, that's fine.

Brad: By the way, how old are you guys?

Drake: We're all 22-23, through Lucie's 18. Not exactly one of us... She's Georg's cousin.

Brad: Oh....

Drake: What about you? How old are you?

Brad: I am 30.

Drake: Damnn.. you look younger.

Brad: 30's still young. (smiles, but there's something unsettling about it.)

Drake: No doubt.

Brad: Yeah, I've seen your rom-coms, though. They tell me a 18yo can be an adult, but a 30yo can't... (Both laughs, but there's an awkward edge to it.)

Drake: True that I am... pretty well known, though.

Brad: Must be...

Drake: What do you do for living?

Brad: I am a social servant... working towards something, and going to Bruch for settling down.

Pixie: What are you doing, Georg? Someone will find us.

(SCENE SWITCH BACK TO THE OTHERS)

Muse: It doesn't matter, it's just part of the game...

Miss Lima: Why are you so quiet, Candace?

Candace: (sweating, visibly shaking.)

Max: Omg, are you alright?

Candace: (Shakes head slowly, her fear palpable.)

Andrew: (Glaring at Candace, sensing something is off.)

Horace: Are you sure you're okay, Candace?

Candace: (shakes head again, eyes wide with panic.)

Charlotte: I think we're fine... It's just that Candace and I have... a fear of ghosts.

Andrew: Not really... Candace loves ghosts. Always has. Since childhood.

Laura: CHILDHOOD?

Horace: (Eyes narrowing, staring at Andrew and giggling quietly)

Andrew: (Suddenly faltering) I mean...

Charlotte: (teasingly) I think someone knows her since before... (Giggles)

Lucie: WOW... Love birds. (Grins at Laura)

Laura: Shut up, Lucie. (Her voice cold, her eyes darting around nervously)

Andrew: She's a public figure. So, I know a few things... about her. Personal things.

Muse: Are you a fan? (Giggles, though it sounds more like a low chuckle.)

Andrew: No, it's just....

Max: (Looking at Andrew with a knowing grin) Come on, Muse, let's not make fun of Andrew. He's already blushing...

Horace: Alright...

Laura: Enough of this. (Her voice cracks, unease creeping into her tone.)

Andrew: (again stares at Candace in worry)

Miss Lima: Lucie, Muse... go check on everyone. Make sure they've completed their task... or else.

Lucie: (Rolls her eyes) So boring.

Muse: Sitting here is even worse.

Lucie: True that. Let's proceed.

LUCIE AND MUSE LEAVE

ON THE OTHER SIDE

Andrew: I have some questions.

Miss Lima: (With a cold smile) Yes, you may ask.

Andrew: Let's assume this is all real. Then... what would the end be like?

Charlotte: (voice trembling, clearly nervous) That's a dumb question, Andrew. How could this be real?

Horace: (calmly with a touch of darkness) Charlotte, he said assume. Don't worry. You're safe. No one's going to hurt you... for now.

Laura: (eyes narrowing) You seek male validation so badly, don't you?

Charlotte: (Tense) Are you talking about me?

Laura: (Smirking, voice laced with venom) Whoever finds it relatable.

Horace: (Low, warning tone) Leave it, girls.

Miss Lima: (Eyes gleaming with something unsettling) Andrew, that's a very good question. The end... is death.

Charlotte: (Shudders, her breath quickening)

Horace: (Noticing Charlotte's reaction)

Andrew: And why exactly?

Miss Lima: (Her voice low, almost a whisper) Once you call out to the people from the dark world, you can never escape them.

Candace: (breathing heavily, her face pale)

Charlotte: (Nervously glancing around) Are you okay, Candace?

Candace: (shaking, voice hoarse) Yes... I'm fine. I just need some medicine. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.

Andrew: (Reaching out) Let me help you up...

Laura: (grabbing Andrew by the t-shirt, her grip firm)

Andrew: (confused) Huh??

Laura: (Coldly) She can do it herself.

Candace: (Voice trembling but defiant) Yes, I can. Don't touch me.

Andrew: (Pauses, unsure) but...

(Horace signals Andrew to sit back)

Miss lima: (Her smile chilling) In the mean time.... Would you like to hear a story?

Laura: (Sharply) Not interested.

Charlotte: (voice shaking but eager) Yes.... Please.

Horace: (Intrigued, yet cautious) I would love to.

Laura: (skeptical) But?

Andrew: (Leaning in, Intrigued despite himself) Interesting. go on..

Laura: (Reluctantly) Fine, I want to hear now.

Miss lima: (Eyes gleaming with mystery) Since andrew wanted to know the end let me potrait it with a story. The three kinds of worlds.

Laura: (Frowning, curious but nervous) Three?

Miss lima: (Her voice low, hypnotic) Yes, One for the good, another for the devils, and lastly....

Candace: (Voice shaking, barely audible) us.... humans?

-everyone glance at candace-

Miss lima: (smiles widely, revealing something sinister) Absolutely.

Andrew: (Staring at Candace, unease creeping up his spine)

Miss lima: Humans are the weakest, but in their own world, they hold the most power. In ours, they can't even harm us.

Horace: So, if we enter their world, we can't fight back?

Miss lima: Exactly. You can't beat them. But, you can't leave either. The rule is, someone from their world has to agree to let you go.

Andrew: Do you think they'll let us leave?

Miss lima: No chance. Once you're there, you're trapped. And you're too weak to fight them off.

Laura: ohh.

Candace: Ma'am, what happens if we trapped there?

Miss lima: You die.

Horace: Just die? No way out?

Miss lima: If the spirits agree to send you back, great. If not, and your body dies, even they can't help.

Laura: But who kills us?

Miss lima: The spirits. Who else? (smiles)

Andrew: hmmm... (Listens attentively)

Miss lima: Alight, enough. I am almost there. Let's resume the game!

Candace: Alright.

Charlotte: I want to go next!

Candace: You sure, Charlotte?

Charlotte: Yup. I'd rather go now than last.

Miss lima: Fine then....

SCENE SWITCH TO MUSE AND LUCIE

Muse: Here come brad and Drake.

Lucie: Let them do their thing, don't bother them.

Muse: Where's Georg and Pixie?

Lucie: Probably..... doing it in the toilet.

Muse: Lucie , that's not funny, and i won't appreciate it if you insult my girlfriend like that, especially when it comes to her character.

Lucie: What if I prove she's cheating on you? Would you date me then?

Muse: Date you??

Lucie: Yes. why, are you scared?

Muse: (hesitates) fine, sure.

Lucie: Follow me. (Leads him to the train's toilet)

- HEARD PIXIE'S VOICE

Muse: Let's go back..

Lucie: No. First, look at it.

Muse: They're busy let's leave (grabs her and moves to leave in a hurry)

Lucie: ouch it hurts! leave my hand, now one thing's for sure. You know the truth, you just won't admit it.

Muse: Stay out of my buisness. Princess.

Lucie: common? You can't just turn a blind eye on them. She's cheating on you, with my cousin!

Muse: Don't tell anyone okay?

Lucie: SERIOUSLY, MUSE??

Muse: what? Everyone makes mistakes.

Lucie: Fine, stay in denial. I don't care.

Muse: Don't you have a boyfriend? Why are you always hitting on someone?

Lucie: My parents never let me. Now I have a chance but a idiot like you, won't accept it.

Muse: Glad you get it. (smiles)

Lucie: You think I'll just let this go? You'll regret those words.

Muse: (laughs) you're still so young. Focus on your studies, DUMBO

TEASE EACH OTHER -

GLIMPSE OF-

Pixie: We should leave now.

Georg: Leave? Why?

Pixie: They'll suspect something. It's too late.

Georg: Relax, pixie.

Pixie: I think I heard someone coming...

SCENE SWITCHES TO BRAD AND DRAKE-

Drake: There are some pretty girls in our group. Got your eyes on anyone?

Brad: why? Are you trying to set me up?

Drake: I could help you....if you want.

THEY LAUGHS-

(but something feels off)

Brad: Laura seems.... easy

Drake: Why her?

Brad: She's unpredictable. A bit crazy.

Drake: Did you know her mother's locked away in oris, in a mental hospital?

Brad: That's private. You shouldn't be talking about that.

Drake: It doesn't matter! I am friends with none of them.

Brad: Oh really?

Drake: Yeah, just people I know.

Brad: (gives him a suspicious smile)

SCENE SWITCH TO MISS LIMA-

Laura: (Shouts) WHY DOES THIS STUPID GAME, TAKES DO MUCH TIME???

Horace: Stop yelling, laura. We can talk.

Charlotte: Yeah, you're way too loud.

Laura: Oh, Really? Says the pick me? No one's picked you yet?

Candace: Laura, chill. We're not putting up with that attitude.

Charlotte: Seriously.

Laura: Wow... You really think....

Andrew: Laura, enough! Miss lima, you were gonna give Horace and Charlotte a task, right?

Laura: (sulks)

Horace: Yeah, let's hear it.

Miss lima: Go to the third block's train gate. There's a mirror. Bring candles and say: 'I allow you to come here and take us'

Laura: That's stupid.

Charlotte: I'm in....but are we gonna see any ghosts?

Miss lima: (smirks) Don't worry.... it's safe.

Horace: If you're not comfortable doing this task, I'll go, do it alone. I have no issues.

Charlotte: Nah, I got this. Don't worry.

Laura: Then go already. What are you Waiting for?

CHARLOTTE AND HORACE LEFT

Candace: Why are you always so mean to everybody Laura?

Laura: When was I ever mean to you? Refresh my memory, babe.

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