Lesson 3

[Robert Smith]

THRILLER DAY 3 MIS MY STORY 121923

ROBERT R. SMITH’s WORLD AND CHARACTERS

WHAT I LEARNED DOING THIS ASSIGNMENT IS…?

Further application of the Thriller Conventions and using them to inspire my creation of a thriller script.

3. With top three characters, tell us the role they play and then answer these question:

What is the Mystery of this character?

What is the Suspensed of this character?

What is the Intrigue of this character?

RABBI SOLOMON LEVITSKY (PROTAGONIST) HE AND HIS PARTNER, FORMER GANGSTER LOU TASCA, ARE GUARDIAN ANGELS. They must go back to gangland to rescue the life and soul of the Rabbi’s Uncle Max from a contract hitman from Murder Incorporated who is out to whack him, in addition to saving his life, they must save Uncle Max’s soul from the gangster life he has chosen.

What is the Mystery of this character?

Will Rabbi Solomon’s powers as an angel and as a master of Kaballah mysticism be enough to accomplish his mission?

What is the Suspense of this character?

Uncle Max is in hiding and unreachable through the headquarters of Murder Incorporated at Rose’s Midnight Candy Store in Brooklyn. How will Rabbi Solomon

What is the Intrigue of this character?

His sheer awesomeness as the soul of a departed Rabbi who has been elevated to Guardian Angel of his older gangster Uncle Maxin in the distant past (1930s).

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LOU TASCA (PROTAGONIST) A FORMER GANGSTER WHOSE SOUL, RABBI SOLOMON HAD SAVED WHO IS NOW HIS PARTNER IN SOUL SAVING OF GANGSTERS.

What is the Mystery of this character?

Will he be an effective partner to Rabbi Solomon in this mission impossible that takes them both back to the distant past.

What is the Suspense of this character?

Will Lou’s own gangster past help the Rabbi to save his Uncle.

What is the Intrigue of this character?

His gangster past at work in a rescue mission of a gangster (Uncle Max) from a hitman sent by the Boss of Murder Incorporated, Louis “Lepke” Buchalter.

LOUIS “LEPKE” BUCHALTER (VILLAIN), BOSS OF “MURDER INCORPORATED” A SYNDICATE OF CONTRACT KILLERS FOR THE USE OF OTHER GANGSTERS.

What is the mystery of this character?

What will he do when the supernatural rescuers of Uncle Max are invulnerable to his many contract killers?

What is the Suspense of this Character?

Lepke suffers from ulcers, will the ulcers given him by the Rabbi and Lou kill him before he dies in the Electric Chair?

What is the intrigue of this character?

He is the hunted head of a gangster syndicate how does he remain so illusive from the police? (He is not so illusive from the supernatural duo of Rabbi Solomon and Lou Tasca.)

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[Bill Phipps]

I learned your characters and world all need mystery and intrigue.

Concept: A brilliant but reclusive computer repair expert receives an old device containing encrypted messages. As he deciphers the secrets using augmented reality tools and faces a living ecosystem of sentient code, he becomes a target in a deadly game of assassins and a shadowy organization.

BIG MYSTERY: As the computer repair expert deciphers the encrypted messages, the big mystery emerges: “What pivotal information does the old device hold that not only makes him a target for assassins but also places him at the center of a clandestine power struggle?”

BIG INTRIGUE: The shadow organization’s covert plan revolves around using the decrypted information to frame a rival organization for a high-profile cyberattack, triggering a global conflict that would divert attention while they advance their own hidden agenda.

BIG SUSPENSE: As the hero decodes the messages, the looming danger intensifies: Will the relentless assassins catch up to him before he can unravel the encrypted secrets, or will he outsmart them and expose the shadow organization’s deadly game?

Intriguing World: In a future cityscape, computer repair experts must navigate a living ecosystem of sentient code using augmented reality tools, troubleshooting and resolving conflicts in this self-aware digital world.

HERO: Chaff Treylark

Mystery: Chaff’s isolation stems from a traumatic past, where a previous decryption attempt went awry, leading to unintended consequences. He’s unaware that the encrypted messages are linked to that incident.

Intrigue: Chaff, initially hesitant to engage due to his past, uses augmented reality tools born from his technological genius to decipher the messages, uncovering a hidden realm of sentient code and a nefarious plot against him.

Suspense: As Chaff delves deeper, the suspense heightens as he navigates the augmented reality landscape, deciphering codes and eluding assassins. His resourcefulness grows, turning him from unwitting victim to a formidable adversary.

VILLAIN: Herina Thork

Mystery: Herina’s enigmatic past links her to a secret society exploiting the sentient code for power. Her ultimate goal is to control the augmented reality realm and reshape reality itself.

Intrigue: Herina’s proficiency in manipulating the sentient code allows her to commandeer the digital ecosystem, blending technology and mysticism. Her connection to the shadow organization remains concealed until the story’s climax.

Suspense: Herina’s dangerous influence over the augmented reality world intensifies as she uses the living ecosystem against Chaff. The suspense builds as her true motives emerge, posing an escalating threat to both reality and Chaff’s life.

RED HERRING: Ethan Spit

Mystery: Ethan’s mysterious past includes a history of hacking and cybercrimes, leading authorities to believe he is involved in the encrypted messages. However, his guilt is a misdirection from a separate, unrelated conspiracy.

Intrigue: Ethan’s involvement in a previous hacking scandal draws attention, suggesting a connection to the encrypted messages. His erratic behavior and shady associates create a web of intrigue, diverting attention from the true villains.

Suspense: The suspense peaks as Ethan becomes the primary suspect, and the investigation focuses on his activities. Meanwhile, the audience discovers that his actions are unrelated to the encrypted messages, adding complexity to the narrative.