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Title: Killing You Softly

Character Descriptions

BLISS, 23, Single, charismatic, compelling and a pathological liar, sometimes
appear to be the manic pixie dream girl that guys love, impulsive, hazy past,
seeks out people to kill and steal from, mom died because of aneurysm she was
blamed and was abused by grief stricken alcoholic father when she was a child
one of the reasons why she kills is because she wants to make other people feel
what she felt when she was younger.

MARK, 25, Brooding, and falls inlove quickly, he is a film maker and pretty
much is rich. He also writes novels and directs screen play from time to time.
He is susceptible to charm and advances. Also is awkward among the ladies.
Act 1: THE FIRST MEETING
1. EXT. PARKING LOT, NIGHT, OPENING CREDITS
Blank screen. Car door slams. Distant music is heard.
Walking feet in heels. A Lesson Never Learned by Asking Alexandria
remixed by Celldweller can be heard.
The screen flashes like a strobe light in time with the dropped beats, the
night sky is shown.
Screen flashes again and a line of people trying to get in the club is
panned.
Screen flashes, the woman in heels is focused, she smiles.
The woman is BLISS. Pale, tall, beautiful, and walks in full grace. She is
sheated in a fitted black dress, like a concealed dagger.
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The screen flashes again and focuses on the outside of Candy Shop.
Another flash and BLISSs face is focused, she winks at the doorman and
he lets her in.
BLISS
Hope everythings fine.
Doorman kind of just smiles, an angry retort from someone in line is
heard. Doormans face turns blank again.
2. INT. CANDY SHOP SUPER CLUB. FLASHING STROBE
LIGHTS
The light flashes in time with the music. Bodies colliding everywhere.
Sweaty breasts are shown, hips grinding, People making out.
Bliss dancing with people, eyes closed. She seems to be lost in the music.
She takes a break and sits down by the bar, a long fluorescent beam
with people leaning and getting drunk.
A drink suddenly slides in front of her, Mojito in a long glass.
She points at herself then raises her eyebrow at the barman. For me?
The barman smiles creepily and gets back to work. Bliss was sipping her
cocktail when time slowed to a stop. He was so perfect, glasses, lanky
and lean, she felt the spark. Her heart hammering almost painfully in
her chest. It felt like the first time again. Finding another.
She took another slow sip of her Mojito, making sure to lock eyes with
this gorgeous boy.
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It happened, he felt her stare and he looked up. At that minute she had
him trapped.
When their eyes met, electricity shot up her spine, and she shivered a
bit, feeling the excitement and arousal that comes everytime a
connection like this is made.
She smiled and nodded, lowering her face to her drink, appearing a little
shy.
Bliss didnt look up again, but she knew he would ditch all his friends for
that raven haired pretty girl.
MARK
Hi.
Not the hook line she expected but good enough to start with. She put on
her most dazzling smile. He was taken aback.
BLISS
Hi-lo
MARK
Sorry?
He smiles crookedly, a bit confused, He had two tiny dimples, which
made him look quite like a boy. Which almost made her feel bad...
But, not really.
BLISS
I meant to say Hi but ended up changing my
mind half way and said hello. [She grinned bashfully]
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And he ate that grin up. Mark was enthralled, this pretty girl is as
awkward as he is.
MARK
Im Mark, and that barmans stare is really creeping
me out.
He looks pointedly at the barman and then smiles again. Bliss looked in
turn.
BLISS
Hi-lo Mark [Which made him laugh], Im Bliss,
and thats my husband youre talking about. [In
a serious tone]
He laughed again and looks at her seriously.

MARK
Youre joking, am I right?
Bliss laughed, like a chime of bells in Marks ear.
BLISS
Of course I am! I am not the marrying sort.
MARK
Well, good the pretty girl is not yet taken.
He leaned in because the music is loud and its hard to hear. Bliss
flinched a bit from the contact. But not enough to make Mark notice.
Bliss checked her phone, her battery flashes 78%.
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BLISS
Do you want to get out of here?
MARK
[smiling coyly] I thought that was my line.
So clich. That comment almost made her eyes roll. Its really cute when
a guy tries that hard.
BLISS
No, I meant at the back alley, for some air. [smiles]
Light continues flashing. Bliss stands up. The scene JUMPS TO:
3. EXT. BACK ALLEY, NIGHT, HAZY BECAUSE OF SMOKE.
Bliss exits the club and breathes in deeply, Mark at her tail.
BLISS
Ahhh, the smell of pollution, secondhand smoke,
and lung cancer.
She pulls out a pack of Marlboro Black. Goes to the nearest person and
she asks for a light.
She takes a deep sip and gestures for Mark.
BLISS
Im sorry, would you want a smoke? It seems rude to
not ask you, although clearly you dont smoke.
Mark politely shakes his head and seemed mystified.

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MARK
No thanks, but uhm, how do you know I dont
smoke?
BLISS
[Smiles] Well, because you dont have a raspy voice,
and I cant detect a hint of smoke on you. Plus your
fingers arent stained. Not only that I also know that
you skate,
Camera pans to shoes.
the sides of your
shoes are a lot more than frayed, the soles looks like
theyve seen better days, also judging from that
slight dent on your wrists,
Mark looks at his wrists, camera focuses on wrists
you spend a lot of time on
a computer, perhaps you write for a living?
He nods, stunned
That was a lucky guess, and you have anxiety
you have a bad habit of nail biting.
Focus on his nails
And then theres that expensive jacket youre wearing
clearly you had it dry cleaned, because the fabric is not
as sturdy as before. And you did either Taekwondo or
Ballet when you were younger judging by the way youre
holding yourself
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MARK
What the hell, thats amazing. Do it again!
Mark was dazzled and amazed at the same time.
BLISS
A bit of a show-off they usually tell me.
MARK
Come on do another one. So Ill know that youre not
tricking me. [he grins]
Bliss chose an easy one. She points out at a guy talking to another guy
they were laughing.
BLISS
Okay, that one. The one with the sandy hair.
MARK
Sure, what about him?
BLISS
Hes wearing a two-day shirt, he has a date tonight
whom he left because he prefers the company of that
guy over there, clearly hes closet. And hes laughing
too loud kind of like when a girl fakes orgasm.
Hes high and hes inner gay is showing.
Marks jaw fell down, and it took a while to shake off the wtf feeling that
hes currently having.
MARK
H-how do you do that?
Bliss smiled again, rather coy.
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BLISS
I am a good observer.
MARK
That wasnt a good observer, you were predicting shit.
Honestly did your mom taught you that? Or perhaps
your dad?
Bliss just shook her head and Mark decided to not push it, He really
liked this girl.
She took out her phone and checked if there were any messages, No
messages but the battery is at 61%
BLISS
I hate smart phones, the battery just runs out so
fast. It isnt useful especially when youre out hiking.
MARK
I know, I used to own a Nokia which can last for days.
BLISS
I wish they still make phones like they used to.
Mark only nodded in agreement. He pulls out his phone too, by now
they were slumped on the wall.
MARK
Hey, I know we barely know each other but Im sort of
doing this documentary.
He shows her his story board on his phone, A white Samsung Galaxy S4,
the story board was a little small and since Bliss was a bit drunk and
high,
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BLISS
Dont die on me Well, thats pretty clever, you know
I have a lot of pretty good material on this, see I know
that depression is not a joke, right? And I hate how
some kids are glorifying it with shit like cutforbieber.
Have you heard of that?
MARK
Was that the twitter thing where some of Biebers fans
cut themselves to stop him from smoking weed?
Bliss nodded with an exaggerated facial expression.
That was really stupid and I really hate how that
mocks those with the real mental illness. I hate
how shallow people are getting these days.
BLISS
RIGHT? I mean this whole business about suicide
comes in stages. One doesnt just off him or herself.
MARK
Yeah, can you be a part of this?
BLISS
Hun, Ill be delighted to but can I sober a little
before all this awesome shit implode? [smiles]
Oh yeah, want to see something cool?
Mark nodded enthusiastically, she took his hand and smiled at him.
JUMP TO
Act II: THE FALL
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4. EXT. ROOFTOP, NIGHT
Bright lights danced across Quezon City streets, people hurrying up to go
home to their own lives.
Breathtaking, that was the only thing on Marks brain at that moment.
The city was bright, beautiful, and at peace.
BLISS
Hey, Do you know someone who died that way?

MARK
Yep, my best friend, he killed himself last year.
What about you?
There was a sad tone in Marks voice. It caught on Blisss heart, but it
only excited her more.
BLISS
Uhm. My father.
A little catch and hesitation in her voice, Mark stared at her, she was
beautiful like the city below.
MARK
Are you going to tell me what happened?
BLISS
Sorry, I dont want to talk about it, it stirs up
bad memories of when I was young.
She looks down, appearing vulnerable.
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He reached for her arm and tried to comfort her with his warmth. She
can feel his nearness and her senses are on hyped mode, Bliss looked
down at his hand on her arm, and smiled.
BLISS
You know youre like a soft pillow.
MARK
I dont really, Whyd you say?
BLISS
Well, because you just comforted me, and
were complete strangers, and I want to hug you.
Mark was a little bashful and they both elapsed into silence, just
watching the city lights go by, and flicker one by one. He stole a glance at
Bliss, he sees her differently each time. Now here is her vulnerable side.
He feels so drawn to her that it physically aches.
BLISS
Hey, I have an idea! come here.
They both stood up and Bliss lied down on the ground.
MARK
What are you doing? Youll get dirty!
BLISS
OH, come on dont be such a sour puss.
She was grinning at him, and he was just standing there. He then gave
up and lied down next to her.
[I Dont Mind Imagine Dragons chorus plays on the background]
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Mark was stunned shut by what he saw. He never thought that he can
see the stars from the city. But there it was in front of him, brought to
her by this charming girl. That he cant seem to get. He felt the jitters of
wanting to be with her, making her smile that lights up her whole face,
and protecting her fragile heart from the world.
[Song fades a bit]
Bliss suddenly reached out a hand to the stars
BLISS
There.
She traced out three stars.
Zeta, Epsilon, and Delta. I grew up watching those
three stars. It was only recently that I knew of their
names. My dad was an alcoholic, and it was hard
to live with him.
Mark was speechless, he was surprised by the sudden reveal of her soul.
BLISS
Whenever he was on his bad days, he would
hit me, so I found a hiding spot at our rooftop
and I would always see those three dots blinking
at me. It sort of comforted me. Knowing that
there can also be something constant in our lives.
A tear rolled down her cheek, and Mark wiped it. She smiled at him. He
was really feeling it. He was falling for her. He leaned in for a kiss at that
perfect moment.
She closed the distance of their lips and her eyes fluttered shut. Soft lips,
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pale lids, his hands tracing her face, they were kissing.
RINGGGGG!
They broke off, and Bliss checked her phone. 15% of battery remaining.
BLISS
I want some coffee, Do you want to come?
It was a double innuendo, and they share a laugh.
MARK
Of course I want to come.
He smiled crookedly and dimpled annoyingly. JUMP SCENE TO
5. INT. STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP, MIDNIGHT

Bliss came in with his jacket on her ordered an iced venti hazelnut
macchiato, Mark ordered a green tea frappuccino. They were holding
hands.
BLISS
Thank whoever thought of a 24 hour coffee shop.
Oh hey, can we interview people for your
documentary?


MARK
Oh, sure. I feel that you know a lot of people.
BLISS
Not really, its just that my family has connections and
I tend to meet up a lot of important people.
Bliss grimaced as if disgusted by the notion of family matters.
Marks name was called, and hers.
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MARK
Can we exchange drinks half way through, I want to
know what that tastes like.

Bliss agreed, and they sat in silence for a while.
[What You Wanted One Republic was playing]
Bliss sang along. Mark was amused, he never thought of her as an alt
chick.
BLISS
Why did you choose Suicide as a topic anyway?

Bliss was sucking the straw in a way that wouldve aroused him in
normal situations.
MARK
Well, I just want people to be aware of the actions
that they do, and how it affects everyone else.

Bliss nodded. And they traded drinks.

BLISS
I have some paintings in my condo, that you might
be interested in. Its nearby, my condo I mean.
JUMP TO
ACT III: THE KILL
6. EXT. CONDOMINIUM UNIT
Bliss turns the light on, there were paint, brushes, and huge canvasses
scattered around the room, there was a clothes line in the middle, with
hanging eyeglasses, and a trashcan full of really thin sticks.
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Newspaper clippings stuck on a cork board about a guy who killed
himself while hugging his daughter, there was a huge ass stereo and an
enormous bed in the middle of the room.
Bliss reached out behind the counter by the bed and pulled out a
painting.
BLISS
Sorry for the mess, but here.

She hands the painting over him but his mind cant focus on anything
else except that hes alone with a girl in a flat.

MARK
uhm, Its good. I love the feel.
BLISS
Really? [smiles] Im glad.

Mark then suddenly kissed her, urgently and demanding. She returned
his kisses with strong pursuits too. They were totally enveloped in their
own bubble.

Bliss was turned on. All senses were loose and anything can happen, and
she would allow it.

They fumbled for each others clothes. Mark saw a picture of her and her
dad, her dad was a tall guy in glasses. But the picture was drawn on
with cartoonish black eyes and horns.

He was completely naked by the time he noticed that there seemed to be
a lot of red paint. On the walls, the carpet, the sheets, even the glasses.
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She reached over the bedside drawer and got some hand cuffs. She
cuffed him by the bed.

BLISS
Wait here hun, Im going to change.

She grinned like the devil.
Bliss came back in black lingerie, with stockings on and straps. She was
holding one of the bamboo sticks and was twirling it around. She slowly
crawled into bed, removed hisglasses and hung it on the clothes line.


MARK
Why do you have that stick?

He was excited but at the same time scared. Bliss straddled him.

BLISS
Do you want to know what Id do with this?

She kissed his lips one more time.

Do you think this stick would hurt?

She slapped him with it. Bliss was smiling. She kept on slapping him,
and then when he was just enjoying it she stabbed him on his upper
bicep.

MARK
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AGH. WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?

She stabbed again, and felt a spurt of blood splatter on her face. She
stabbed him in random places but of course not killing him. Bliss
grinned. And he was crying.

MARK
Why are you doing this? What did I ever do to you?

Bliss lied down on his feet and was twirling the stick around again, now
stained red.

BLISS
You know when I was young my father used to
hit me with a stick, a lot like this. It started when my
mom died. He blamed me you know. I was a child,
she suddenly dropped to the kitchen floor.
And I kept asking for her to wake up
But she just wont.

She was saying all this in a matter-of-fact way.

And then my dad came home. He saw me
By my moms head. He pushed me away.
And yelled at me, why didnt I call the ambulancce
Etc. Etc. She died of aneurysm, if youre curious.

He was shocked. Blood dripping from stab wounds. She stabbed him by
his gut.

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MARK
But why are you doing this to me?
BLISS
Oh, dont be conceited. Youre not the first.

She smiled and stabbed him on his leg.
MARK
Whyyyyy?

Pathetic. Bliss thought, hes crying. Hes no different.
BLISS
[in a coaxing voice] oh honey, because I can.

Camera backs away
Door slams shut
One last scream is heard
Fade out
Play Another Bottle Down Asking Alexandria
BLACK OUT

END.