Lesson 8

[John Livingstone]

Robert’s Show Mysteries<div>

What I learned doing this exercise is that there are many different possible mysteries.

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A. Opening Shocking Event:

• Shocking Event: A broadcast from an unknown source reveals encrypted signals originating from supposedly desolate areas on Earth, indicating possible survivors.

• B. Secret:

  • Secret: The encrypted signals suggest organized human activity, contradicting Trevor’s belief in Earth’s complete desolation after the nuclear war.

  • C. Investigation:

    • Investigation: Jason stumbles upon the broadcast, sparking doubt about Trevor’s decision to abandon Earth. Jason secretly gathers a team to investigate these signals and locate potential survivors.

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Mystery 2: Mars’ Advanced Society

A. Over-Time Mystery:

• Cover-up:

  • Cover-up: Hank and Alex, his second in command, hide the true capabilities and intentions of Mars’ advanced society from the Earth mission members.

• B. Secret:

  • Secret: Mars’ advanced society possesses technology far beyond Earth’s expectations, including advanced weaponry and knowledge that challenges the mission’s purpose.

  • C. Reveals:

    • Reveals: As the Earth mission reaches Mars, they gradually discover the hidden technology and must navigate the challenges posed by an advanced society, adding a new layer of complexity to their mission.

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[Lawrence Fraly]

Larry Fraller’s Show Mysteries

What I learned from doing this lesson is how to build mystery into my plot and characters. AI blew me away with its suggestions, especially when I asked for new, specific information. Talk about fun! I found so many ideas of my own that dove tail nicely, such as Sarah’s ex- and his cousin go into the Glades to find the well. They accidentally cause the explosion. Or the cousin goes to the well as a double cross to get the oil for himself. The young woman in the car appear to be dead from exposure to the explosion, but that’s a cover up to be revealed as more information comes out about the well. etc.

ASSIGNMENT 1

MYSTERY 1

Shocking event opening the show in pilot: explosion of a British warship

Secret: who did it

Investigation: Kate and CIA and Hal and Hal’s contacts

MYSTERY 2

Cover up: Iran is the first and most obvious attacker

Secret: We don’t know who, but there are many possibilities, as clues come to the surface. A major aspect of the secret is us watching the politicians invent cover for the blast to the public.

Reveals: Clues so far are who did NOTattack the ship, but they’ve narrowed it down to a mercenary who appears to be Russian proxy.

ASSIGNMENT2

MYSTERY 1

Shocking event: Car with dead young woman inside pulled from canal off Tamiami Trail

Secret Who is she? There are no tire marks.

Investigation: Police determine she slid off the road into the canal. They find a two or three footprints, so they think someone else must have bailed out and got lost in the Glades. They search for the missing person, but of course, nothing pops up.

MYSTERY 2

Cover up Victoria is presented as a warm mother to Daniel who gushes over his flute music, and pushes him to get a music scholarship to the local music academy. Welcomes Sarah with open arms. Buys the baby some baby clothes.

Secret She keeps control over him so she can keep the oil well secret from him and everyone else.

Reveals She tries to smother the baby.

Sarah interrupts her just in time.

She threatens Sarah for neglecting the baby.

She instigates fight between Alex against Sarah.

She tries to kill Sarah.

WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY & HOW Victoria killed the other girl because the girl was a real snoop and found D’s father’s diary, or ledger or something that described the capped oil well. A page is missing, torn out. But as the girl starts to trace over the marks to see what’s missing, she’s caught by Victoria, and dragged to her car. Victoria. Somehow Victoria renders the girl helpless and drives her to the canal on the trail, straps the seatbelt around the girl and plunges the car into the canal. Victoria walks a ways up the road and takes an Uber back home.

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AI GENERATED MYSTERIES

With this TV [concept] in which the mom marries the street musician and has a baby by him in [format/genre], and these [lead characters], give me a list of possible mysteries that could be created for Season 1.

Mystery Definition: The intriguing secret question, or puzzle that must be solved by the hero, often connected to high stakes and consequences for the main characters. format/genre = crime drama

concept = A mom and her ex- scheme to steal from a street musician and his controlling mother the rights to a secret capped oil well in the Everglades

lead characters = the mom, her ex-, her child with her ex-, her husband, her husband’s mother

ChatGPT____________________________

1. Mystery of the Capped Oil Well’s Location:

· The characters discover that the coordinates to the capped oil well are missing or incomplete. They must decipher a series of cryptic clues left by the street musician to locate the hidden well before others with malicious intent find it.

2. Identity of the Saboteur:

· Acts of sabotage begin to occur around the investigation, putting the characters in danger. The mystery revolves around uncovering the identity and motives of the saboteur trying to prevent the group from accessing the valuable oil well.

3. Double-Crossing Allies:

· The characters realize that some of their supposed allies have hidden agendas. They must navigate a web of deception and betrayal to determine who among them is secretly working against their interests.

4. Hidden Family Connections:

· Clues suggest that there might be deeper family connections between the characters than initially known. Uncovering these connections becomes crucial to understanding the full story behind the capped oil well and its significance.

5. The Enigmatic Past of the Street Musician:

· The street musician’s past holds secrets that could unlock the mystery of the capped oil well. Delving into his history, the characters unearth hidden relationships, old conflicts, and long-buried grudges that provide crucial clues.

6. Blackmail and Intrigue:

· Mysterious letters or messages surface, revealing that someone possesses damaging information about one of the lead characters. The team must race against time to identify the blackmailer and prevent the exposure of potentially ruinous secrets.

7. The Curse of the Oil Well:

· Locals speak of a curse surrounding the capped oil well, with strange occurrences and misfortunes befalling those who seek to exploit its resources. The characters must determine whether these events are mere superstition or if there’s a tangible threat connected to the well.

8. Missing Pieces of the Puzzle:

· Critical information related to the capped oil well is missing, hidden, or encrypted. The characters must follow a trail of breadcrumbs, solving puzzles and riddles to piece together the complete picture and understand the true nature of the well.

9. The Mother’s Secret Alliances:

· The mom’s past reveals unexpected alliances and affiliations that come to light. Unraveling the mystery of her connections becomes pivotal in understanding the complex web of interests surrounding the capped oil well.

10. Confrontation with the Controlling Mother:

· The controlling mother of the street musician proves to be a formidable adversary. The characters must investigate her past actions, business dealings, and personal connections to uncover her true motivations and potentially neutralize her influence.

You________________________

I’m going to provide [mystery 1] and [mystery 2] for my TV series about [concept] in which the mom marries the street musician and has a baby by him in [format/genre], and these [lead characters]. Please create them through [mystery strategy 1] and [mystery strategy 2].

Mystery Definition: The intriguing secret question, or puzzle that must be solved by the hero, often connected to high stakes and consequences for the main characters. mystery strategy 1 = For the opening shocking event mystery, please include:

A. shocking event:

B. secret:

C. investigation:

mystery strategy 2 = For ongoing over-time mystery, please include:

A. cover up:

B. secret:

C. reveals:

format/genre = crime drama

concept = A mom and her ex- scheme to steal from a street musician and his controlling mother a secret capped oil well in the Everglades.

lead characters = the mom, her ex-, her child with her ex-, her husband, her husband’s mother

mystery 1 =

mystery 2 =

ChatGPT_________________________

Mystery 1: Opening Shocking Event

A. Shocking Event:

· In the opening episode, during a seemingly routine visit to the Everglades to gather information about the capped oil well, a mysterious explosion occurs. The explosion destroys the entrance to the well, trapping the characters inside and cutting off their exit. It’s a shocking event that raises the stakes and puts their lives in immediate danger.

B. Secret:

· The investigation reveals that the explosion wasn’t accidental; someone deliberately set off the blast to prevent the characters from reaching the oil well. The secret lies in uncovering the identity of the saboteur and understanding their motives. The characters soon realize that the saboteur has a deep connection to the capped oil well and is determined to keep its secrets hidden.

C. Investigation:

· As the characters work to escape the Everglades and survive in the hostile environment, they begin piecing together the clues surrounding the explosion. The investigation leads them to hidden messages, coded maps, and a series of mysterious events from the past. Each revelation brings them closer to the truth about the capped oil well and the dangerous forces at play.

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Mystery 2: Ongoing Over-Time Mystery

A. Cover Up:

· Years before the events of the series, there was a failed attempt to extract oil from the well by a different group. The cover-up involves powerful individuals with a vested interest in maintaining the well’s secrecy. They manipulated records, silenced witnesses, and created a false narrative to divert attention away from the true potential of the well.

B. Secret:

· The ongoing mystery revolves around a hidden secondary reservoir beneath the primary capped well, containing a substance with unprecedented energy potential. The individuals orchestrating the cover-up are aware of this secondary reservoir but have kept it concealed to maintain control over the region’s energy resources. The characters slowly uncover this secret reservoir and realize its significance in the broader scheme of power and greed.

C. Reveals:

· Over time, the characters discover fragments of information that point to the existence of the secondary reservoir. Clues emerge from old documents, confidential informants, and cryptic messages. The reveals are gradual, leading the characters deeper into a conspiracy that involves not only the mom and her ex- but also influential figures who will stop at nothing to control the untapped energy source. As the characters unveil the layers of deception, they become entangled in a dangerous game where their actions could reshape the balance of power in the Everglades.

You­__________________________________

Assume the oil in that reservoir contains some kind of poison which only the husband’s mother knows about. Tell me about the poison, which is the real secret within the secret reservoir.

ChatGPT_____________________________

The Poisonous Secret Reservoir:

A. Nature of the Poison:

· The poison within the secret reservoir is a rare and lethal substance known as “Venomis Etherium.” It’s a naturally occurring toxin with properties that make it undetectable by conventional means. Exposure to Venomis Etherium leads to a slow and agonizing death, and its effects mimic common illnesses, making it challenging to diagnose.

B. Characteristics of Venomis Etherium:

· Venomis Etherium is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making it nearly impossible to detect in water or other substances. It acts as a silent killer, affecting the nervous system and vital organs over an extended period. The poison is so potent that even a small dose can have devastating consequences, and its effects can be mistaken for natural causes.

C. The Husband’s Mother’s Knowledge:

· The controlling mother of the street musician, who has been guarding the secret reservoir for years, is the only person aware of the Venomis Etherium’s presence. She discovered the poison’s existence during an earlier failed attempt to exploit the well. Fearing the catastrophic consequences if the poison were unleashed, she chose to keep this information hidden, even from her own son.

D. Motivation for Secrecy:

· The husband’s mother believes that knowledge of Venomis Etherium could lead to chaos and exploitation. She fears that if the true nature of the poison becomes public, powerful entities might attempt to weaponize it or use it for nefarious purposes. Her silence is driven by a desire to protect the world from the potential devastation that could result from the misuse of Venomis Etherium.

E. Unraveling the Poisonous Secret:

· As the characters delve deeper into the mystery, they stumble upon clues hinting at the toxic nature of the reservoir. The husband’s mother becomes a key figure, guarding the knowledge of Venomis Etherium and ensuring that it remains concealed. Unraveling this poisonous secret becomes not only a matter of personal survival for the characters but also a race against time to prevent the catastrophic consequences of the poison falling into the wrong hands.

You______________________

Does the explosion in the shocking event of the pilot contain any of the poison? If so, what happens to the people exposed to the explosion? Who are those people? How far does the explosion reach? Is the explosion detected on any geological/meteorological instruments?

ChatGPT____________________________

Incorporating the Poison into the Shocking Event:

A. Presence of Poison in the Explosion:

· Yes, the explosion in the shocking event contains a dispersion of Venomis Etherium from the secret reservoir. The saboteur orchestrates the explosion to release a controlled amount of the poison into the air, ensuring that it reaches the characters trapped in the Everglades.

B. People Exposed to the Explosion:

· The main characters (the mom, her ex-, her child with her ex-, and her husband) are directly exposed to the poisonous fallout from the explosion. The saboteur, aware of the nature of Venomis Etherium, intends to use it not only as a means of hindering their progress but also as a tool to create confusion and panic among the group.

C. Effects on Those Exposed:

· The exposure to Venomis Etherium initially induces symptoms resembling a common cold or flu. However, as time progresses, the characters begin to experience more severe and life-threatening effects, including respiratory distress, organ failure, and hallucinations. The slow onset of symptoms adds a layer of suspense as the characters grapple with the mysterious illness.

D. Reach of the Explosion:

· The explosion’s reach is extensive, affecting a sizable area within the Everglades. The poisonous cloud, carried by the wind, spreads gradually, creating a danger zone that the characters must navigate. This not only heightens the urgency of their escape but also adds a ticking clock element to the unfolding mystery.

E. Detection on Instruments:

· The explosion and the release of Venomis Etherium go undetected on conventional geological and meteorological instruments. The poison’s unique properties make it elusive to standard detection methods, contributing to the challenge faced by the characters in identifying the source of their predicament. The lack of a clear external threat intensifies the mystery, as the characters must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to survive and unravel the secrets of the Everglades.

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