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**Title: Stacking Up**
**Genre: Drama/Thriller**
**INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY**
*The room is dimly lit, the sound of beeping machines fills the space. ALEX (30s), a rugged individual with a strong presence, lies in a hospital bed, looking frail. His eyes are tired but determined. His best friend, TONY (30s), stands at his side, looking worried.*
**TONY**
(voice trembling)
Man, you scared the hell out of me. You really thought you could just run off without telling anyone?
**ALEX**
(smirking weakly)
Just had to see someone, you know?
*Tony shakes his head, sighing.*
**TONY**
You got sick. You could’ve died, Alex.
**ALEX**
I know, I know... But if I’m with you, I gotta stack this money up for all of you. You feel me, right?
*Tony nods, understanding but still concerned.*
**ALEX**
(continuing)
When I get out of here, I’m going to make things right. I got my girls waiting for me. They want me back, Tony.
**INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - TWO WEEKS LATER**
*Alex is finally discharged, looking healthier but still carrying a weight on his shoulders. Tony helps him with his things as they walk out together.*
**EXT. HOSPITAL PARKING LOT - DAY**
*Sunlight bathes Alex as he steps into the fresh air. He takes a deep breath, feeling alive.*
**ALEX**
Let’s go. I have some unfinished business.
**INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - NIGHT**
*Alex enters his dimly lit apartment. Pictures of his girlfriends adorn the walls—JESSICA (20s), a fiery redhead with a smile that lights up a room, and MAYA (20s), a soft-spoken beauty with depth in her eyes. He looks at them longingly.*
**ALEX**
(to himself)
I’m coming, ladies.
*He grabs a duffel bag, pulling out stacks of cash, piles of it.*
**INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT**
*Alex meets with a group of shady figures, all wearing hoodies, their faces obscured. Tension fills the air.*
**LEADER**
You got the cash?
*Alex steps forward, confidence radiating from him.*
**ALEX**
Yeah, but I need to know you’re good for it.
*The Leader smirks, revealing a gun tucked in his waistband.*
**LEADER**
You think you can walk away from this?
*Alex’s demeanor changes; he pulls out his own gun, pointing it at the Leader.*
**ALEX**
I’m here forever, baby. You don’t want to mess with me.
*The tension escalates as both sides stare each other down, the sound of heavy breathing filling the air.*
**EXT. CITY STREETS - NIGHT**
*After a standoff, Alex exits the warehouse, adrenaline pumping. He knows he’s played a dangerous game but feels a sense of victory. He pulls out his phone, dialing Jessica.*
**ALEX**
(breathless)
Hey, it’s me. I’m back.
**INT. JESSICA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT**
*Jessica answers, her face lighting up as she hears Alex's voice. She jumps up with excitement.*
**JESSICA**
Alex! You’re alive!
**ALEX**
I missed you. I need to see you both.
*Her smile fades slightly, sensing the change in his tone.*
**JESSICA**
You okay? What happened?
**ALEX**
Yeah, just… some business to take care of. But I’m here now.
*He pauses, a heavy silence filling the space.*
**ALEX**
(continuing)
I promise I’ll make it right.
*Jessica nods, her concern mixed with hope.*
**EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT**
*Alex stands on a rooftop, looking out at the city skyline, the weight of his choices lingering in the air. He pulls out the cash from his bag, staring at it, contemplating.*
**ALEX**
(to himself)
I did this for you, for us.
*He takes a deep breath, determination etched on his face.*
**FADE OUT.**
**TITLE CARD:** “Sometimes, the road to redemption comes with a heavy price.”
**THE END.**
**Title: Here Forever**
**Genre: Drama/Thriller**
---
**INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY**
*The dull beeping of monitors fills the sterile room. ALEX (30s), rugged and tattooed, lies in bed, pale but alert. His friend TONY (30s), anxious and loyal, sits beside him, fidgeting with his phone.*
**TONY**
You scared the life out of me, man. Two weeks in this place? What were you thinking?
**ALEX**
(weak smile)
Had to see someone important... didn’t know it would end up like this.
*Tony looks at him with concern, shaken but supportive.*
**TONY**
You know you can’t just run off like that. You could’ve—
**ALEX**
(interrupting)
I know. But when I got sick, all I could think about was getting back to my girls.
*He glances at the window, staring into the distance.*
---
**EXT. HOSPITAL PARKING LOT - DAY**
*Alex is finally discharged, stepping outside into the sunlight, taking a deep breath. Tony walks beside him, still worried.*
**ALEX**
I gotta make things right. They need me.
**TONY**
You think they'll understand what you've been through?
**ALEX**
They'll understand. They just want to see me.
---
**INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - NIGHT**
*Alex enters his cluttered apartment. Pictures of his girlfriends, JESSICA (20s, fiery) and MAYA (20s, introspective), line the walls. He smiles at their faces, but the weight of his choices lingers.*
**ALEX**
(to himself)
I’m coming back for you both.
*He opens a drawer, revealing a stash of cash and a gun. He hesitates, torn between his love and the dangerous world he’s entangled in.*
---
**EXT. CITY STREET - NIGHT**
*The streets are alive with energy as Alex walks with purpose, adrenaline coursing through him. He heads toward a dimly lit alley where a GROUP OF MEN waits. Tension hangs in the air.*
**ALEX**
(stepping forward)
I need to talk.
**LEADER**
(smirking)
You’re back. Thought you were dead.
**ALEX**
I’m here forever, baby. But I need to settle some scores.
*The Leader laughs, pulling out a knife.*
**LEADER**
You think you can just walk away?
*Alex’s expression hardens as he pulls out his gun, pointing it at the group.*
**ALEX**
I’m not walking away this time.
*The standoff escalates as both sides size each other up.*
---
**INT. JESSICA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT**
*Jessica paces anxiously, waiting for Alex’s return. The door creaks open, and Alex steps in, his face a mixture of relief and tension.*
**JESSICA**
(relieved)
Alex! You’re back!
*She rushes to him, but he holds up a hand, clearly shaken.*
**ALEX**
I need to tell you something. It wasn’t just a visit...
*Jessica’s expression shifts from joy to concern.*
**JESSICA**
What do you mean?
**ALEX**
I had to shoot at these people. It’s not over yet.
*Jessica gasps, stepping back.*
**JESSICA**
You can’t be serious! You’re putting yourself in danger!
**ALEX**
I did it for us! I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe, to keep us together.
*Jessica’s eyes fill with tears, torn between her love for him and the fear of his choices.*
---
**EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT**
*Alex stands alone on a rooftop, looking out at the city, the lights twinkling like stars. He clutches the gun tightly, lost in thought.*
**ALEX**
(to himself)
I’m here forever, baby.
*He closes his eyes, remembering Jessica and Maya, the warmth of their smiles. A resolve builds within him.*
---
**INT. MAYA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT**
*Alex knocks on Maya's door. She opens it, her eyes widening in shock and relief.*
**MAYA**
Alex! You’re okay!
*He steps inside, and she pulls him into a tight embrace.*
**ALEX**
I’m back, Maya. But we need to talk.
*She pulls away, concern evident in her eyes.*
**MAYA**
What happened?
**ALEX**
(somber)
I had to do things... things I can’t take back.
**Title: The Clover's Path**
**Genre: Drama/Inspirational**
---
**INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - DAY**
*The sunlight streams through the window, illuminating ALEX (30s) as he sits at a cluttered table, surrounded by notebooks and pens. He’s smiling, visibly healthier and more vibrant. A birthday card lies open in front of him.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
Doing good now, and I plan on keeping it that way.
*He glances at a small birthday cake on the counter, a single candle flickering. He takes a deep breath, a sense of calm washing over him.*
---
**EXT. PARK - DAY**
*Alex strolls through a park, the vibrant colors of autumn leaves all around him. He spots a patch of four-leaf clovers and kneels down, examining them closely.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
I went right to my birthday, and then I started writing poems and poetry to close the four-leaf clover.
*He picks one up, holding it gently between his fingers, a smile creeping onto his face.*
---
**INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - NIGHT**
*Alex sits at his table, scribbling furiously in a notebook. The walls are adorned with his poetry—lines about love, hope, and the struggles he’s overcome. He pauses, reading aloud.*
**ALEX**
(softly)
“In the shadows, I found light,
A four-leaf clover in the night.”
*He sighs, the weight of his past still lingering but overshadowed by his determination to move forward.*
---
**MONTAGE - ALEX'S JOURNEY**
*— Alex sharing his poetry with friends at a local coffee shop, their faces lit with appreciation and encouragement.*
*— Alex visiting Jessica and Maya, laughter echoing as they celebrate his birthday together, the clover resting on the table.*
*— Alex walking through the park, picking clovers and jotting down new lines of poetry inspired by the beauty around him.*
---
**EXT. PARK - DAY**
*Alex meets TONY (30s) for a walk. They sit on a bench, the sun shining brightly.*
**TONY**
You’ve really turned things around, man. I’m proud of you.
**ALEX**
Thanks, Tony. It wasn’t easy. It’s hard to let go of the past.
**TONY**
But you’re doing it. Writing poetry? That’s huge.
**ALEX**
Yeah, I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do.
*Toni raises an eyebrow, curious.*
**TONY**
What do you mean?
**ALEX**
I can’t help it. It’s like these words just flow out of me. Every poem is a step closer to healing.
---
**INT. OPEN MIC NIGHT - NIGHT**
*The local coffee shop is buzzing with energy. Alex stands on stage, a spotlight shining down on him. The crowd quiets as he begins to read his latest poem.*
**ALEX**
“From ashes I rise, like a phoenix in flight,
With each word I write, I reclaim my light.”
*The audience listens intently, captivated by his passion and vulnerability. When he finishes, the crowd erupts in applause.*
---
**EXT. PARK - DAY**
*After the open mic night, Alex returns to the patch of four-leaf clovers, kneeling down once more. He picks one, holding it close to his heart.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
I know it’s hard, but I’m finding my way,
With every poem, I’m closing the clover,
And I’m here to stay.
*He looks up at the sky, the weight of his past lifting as he embraces his future with hope.*
---
**FADE OUT.**
**TITLE CARD:** “Sometimes, the path to healing is found in the words we write and the love we share.”
**THE END.**
**Title: Two Guns Up**
**Genre: Neo-Noir/Drama**
---
**INT. DIMLY LIT BAR - NIGHT**
*The camera zooms in on ALEX (30s), rugged and intense, sitting alone at a table, nursing a drink. The bar is filled with rough characters, each lost in their own world. He looks around with disdain.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
I do not like these people. If you’re a gangster, then show me.
*He clenches his jaw, memories of violence flashing in his mind.*
---
**EXT. CITY STREET - NIGHT**
*Flashbacks of chaos—gunshots, the screams of people, and the aftermath of violence. Alex’s expression is hard, but there's a flicker of regret.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
I cannot complain about how many people got iced.
*He shakes his head, pushing the memories away. He pulls out a tattered Bible from his jacket pocket.*
---
**INT. ALEX’S APARTMENT - NIGHT**
*Alex sits at a table littered with papers and scattered photographs of his family—his wife and kids smiling, carefree. He flips through the pages of the Bible, finding solace in the verses.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
I find myself doing things that were in the Bible.
*He reads a passage about forgiveness but struggles to absorb the message. His mind races.*
---
**EXT. NEW YORK CITY - MONTAGE**
*A montage of Alex moving through the city—subway rides, street corners, and grim alleyways. He travels back and forth, his face a mask of determination.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
I went back and forth from and to New York City. I was not thinking about girls. My family was on my mind.
*His phone buzzes with a message from his wife, a simple “We miss you.” He stares at it, conflicted.*
---
**INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT**
*Alex stands in an empty warehouse, shadows dancing on the walls. He’s surrounded by a group of hardened men, tension thick in the air.*
**ALEX**
(voice low)
If it's my way, I will say two guns up.
*The men exchange glances, unsure of Alex’s resolve. He steps forward, a fire in his eyes.*
**ALEX**
I was with you for real—Harlem war meaning with myself.
*He raises his arms, showing off a tattoo of two guns crossed over each other.*
---
**INT. ALEX’S APARTMENT - NIGHT**
*Back in his apartment, Alex sits on the floor, head in his hands, overwhelmed. Empty bottles of pills are scattered around him.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
My wife and kids wanted me to put souls together. That's the only thing that was on my mind, so I did just that.
*He takes a deep breath, reaching for the pills, but hesitates. Instead, he picks up a picture of his family, tears welling in his eyes.*
---
**EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT**
*Alex stands on the rooftop, overlooking the city skyline. The wind ruffles his hair as he contemplates his choices, the weight of his past pressing down on him.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
I had to take medicine for my mind because it was racing fast.
*He looks up at the stars, searching for clarity, a moment of peace amid the chaos.*
---
**INT. FAMILY HOME - DAY (FLASHBACK)**
*Alex is seen playing with his kids, laughter filling the room. His wife watches, a smile on her face, but concern lingers in her eyes.*
**WIFE**
(softly)
Promise me you’ll come back to us.
*Alex nods, though doubt clouds his mind.*
---
**EXT. CITY STREETS - NIGHT**
*With a newfound determination, Alex walks through the streets, eyes sharp, ready to confront his demons. The city buzzes with life around him.*
**ALEX (V.O.)**
I’m ready to fight—not just for myself, but for my family.
*He pulls out his phone, typing a message to his wife: “I’m coming home.” He pockets the phone, his expression resolute.*
---
**INT. DIMLY LIT BAR - NIGHT**
*Back in the bar, Alex stands up, addressing the men around him.*
**ALEX**
You want to see a gangster? I’ll show you what it means to fight for something real.
*The tension escalates, but Alex stands his ground, his heart now focused on his family.*
---
**FADE OUT.**
**TITLE CARD:** “In the battle between darkness and light
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