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Alison’s Scary-As-Hell Scene
INT. MUSEUM — VARIOUS ROOMS — NIGHT
The group walks through the museum, their flashlights bobbing in the darkness as they turn corner after corner, only to face the cursed painting again.
CLAIRE
Are we just… going in circles? This doesn’t make sense.
JAKE
We’ve taken three different hallways. How are we back here?
The students exchange anxious glances, their flashlights flickering as the power struggles to stay on.
Dr. Robinson sighs, attempting to keep them calm.
DR. ROBINSON
Maybe it’s just our nerves. Look, I’m going to the bathroom. Don’t go anywhere.
She steps away, her footsteps echoing as she moves down a dimly lit hall toward the bathroom. The students huddle close, their unease growing in her absence.
INT. MUSEUM — BATHROOM — NIGHT
Dr. Robinson enters the bathroom, the lights flickering as she looks around the empty space. A faint scratching sound comes from one of the stalls, and she freezes, staring at it.
After a tense moment, she shakes her head, brushing it off as her imagination.
She turns toward the sink to wash her hands, and the lights flicker again. She looks at the mirror and writing starts in red paint:
INSERT: DON’T TURN AROUND
BACK TO SCENE
Suddenly, she hears a faint whisper of her name.
NIGHTGUARD (V.O.)
(sinister, low)
Robinson…
She gasps, her eyes widening in fear. Her gaze darts toward the bathroom door, but as she reaches for it, the handle won’t turn. Panic surges within her as she tugs harder, desperate to escape.
DR. ROBINSON
Kids? This isn’t funny.
A cold, clawed hand appears on her shoulder, and she screams, her voice reverberating through the empty halls.
INT. MUSEUM — VARIOUS ROOMS — NIGHT
The students freeze as Dr. Robinson’s scream echoes through the halls, her voice filled with agony. Emily clutches Jake’s arm, her breath quickening as the scream fades into silence.
EMILY
What… what was that?
JAKE
Maybe she tripped or… got hurt. We should go check on her.
They move cautiously toward the bathroom, their footsteps slow and hesitant.
Upon reaching it, Claire opens the door and sticks her head inside.
INT/EXT BATHROOM DOORWAY – CONTINUOUS
She finds it eerily empty, with a faint, wet red paint footprint leading away.
INT MUSEUM HALLWAY – CONTINUOUS
Claire turns to the group.
CLAIRE
Where did she go?
EMILY
Maybe she went back to the main hall?
MAX
Let’s retrace our steps and see if we can find her.
INT. MUSEUM — VARIOUS ROOMS — NIGHT
They inch along the rooms, staying close together ending up at the cursed picture.
Claire’s flashlight catches on the cursed painting, and they notice something new: a fresh smudge at its center, shaped faintly like a twisted, tormented figure.
EMILY
Has that painting always looked like that?
Jake adds his flashlight beam to the painting.
JAKE
No. This is creeping me the hell out. Let’s try to find a way out of here.
Their flashlights all go out at once.
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Alison Scares, Releases, and Creepy moments!
INT. MUSEUM – RENAISSANCE GALLERY – NIGHT
Emily and Sarah step cautiously, their flashlights weakly illuminating the dim space. Shadows stretch long and unnaturally across the floor.
A low, distorted humming floats through the air, but it seems to shift — growing louder, then faint, then closer, only to vanish.
EMILY
Are you… hearing that?
SARAH
Maybe it’s just the AC or… something.
The hum morphs, blending into faint whispers, almost childlike, as if coming from right behind them.
CRASH! A glass display case topples, sending shards skittering across the floor near Sarah’s feet. She stumbles back, eyes wide with terror.
SARAH
No way… something… or someone… is here with us.
The flickering lights cast eerie shadows across a painting nearby. The mournful figure in the frame seems to watch them with lifelike eyes that flicker with a sinister gleam.
As Sarah stares, its lips twist into a faint, mocking smile.
SARAH
Emily… that face… I swear it just…
She trails off, not daring to finish. Emily, slips her hand into her pocket. She jerks her hand out, gasping as she finds it coated in a thick, dark residue that seems to pulse slightly, as if alive.
EMILY
What is this?! I… I… I can feel it… but…
She stares, horrified, as the black substance vanishes, fading from her fingers as though it was never there. Emily’s eyes look around the room, her breathing ragged.
SARAH
I don’t think we’re alone. That painting… it knows we’re here. I can feel it watching us.
The humming distorts again, becoming an echo of laughter, then a single, faint whispers…
NIGHTGUARD (V.O.)
Don’t… look… back.
Emily and Sarah whip around just as Max and Jake come into view, nearly colliding with them.
MAX
Whoa! Easy, it’s just us.
The two girls laugh shakily, though their eyes keep scanning the area.
Sarah takes a breath, trying to shake the feeling of dread clinging to her.
JAKE
Relax, nothing here is real. This place just has bad vibes. Let’s stick together. Safety in numbers, right?
Emily wipes her hands against her pants, but the feeling of the slimy residue lingers. As they regroup and move forward, the gallery grows unnaturally cold.
Behind them, the shadows shift, and the faint whisper echoes again.
NIGHTGUARD (V.O.)
Don’t… look… back.
The girls hesitate, exchanging nervous glances, but push on, the sense of something lurking behind them growing stronger with each step.
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Alison Level 3 Horror Emotion Scene
INT. MUSEUM — GALLERY ROOM WITH THE PAINTING — NIGHT
Derek stands firm between Claire and the guard, his leg bleeding heavily, barely able to support himself. He knows he doesn’t have much time.
DEREK
Claire…go. Please. I’ll hold him off.
She reaches out toward him, tears running down her face.
CLAIRE
No! I’m not leaving you here.
She tries to pull him back, clutching at his arm, but he’s resolved. With a final, pained look, he presses her hand to his heart.
DEREK
I love you, Claire. I always have. Go… please.
As he pulls away, Claire lets out a strangled cry, her face contorted in anguish.
She watches, paralyzed, as Derek limps toward the guard, every step a painful act of defiance. He turns back one last time, his face a mixture of terror and love before the guard’s shadow engulfs him.
CLAIRE
Derek! Don’t… please… Don’t leave me!
The guard moves with calculated cruelty, letting Derek attempt a feeble defense before seizing him with a vice-like grip around his throat.
Claire backs away, her breathing rapid, her heart pounding so hard it’s deafening. Her eyes look around the room, searching desperately for anything to save him.
She grabs a wooden display stand and swings it at the guard, who barely flinches. The stand splinters uselessly in her hands.
CLAIRE
Let him go! Please, let him go!
He tilts his head toward her, tightening his grip on Derek, as if relishing her helplessness. Derek gasps for air, his face turning red, his eyes wide with terror as he looks at her one last time.
DEREK
Run, Claire… just run…
In an instant, the guard’s shadow stretches and twists around Derek, binding him like ropes.
Claire overwhelming with panic, frozen, torn between the instinct to flee and the horror of abandoning him.
As she watches in horror, Derek’s body begins to fade, pixelating into fragmented strokes, his features dissolving into the cursed painting.
Claire falls to her knees, mouth open in a silent scream, her body shaking uncontrollably as Derek’s image is slowly pulled into the artwork. His face becomes a grotesque, smeared brushstroke, his scream echoing faintly.
CLAIRE
This isn’t real… this can’t be happening…
Derek’s hand reaches out toward her one last time, fingers contorting and twisting as they blur into the brushstrokes. The final remnants of his face are frozen in a scream of agony, trapped forever in the painting.
Claire can’t tear her eyes away as Derek’s distorted figure merges into the dark canvas, his scream fading into silence.
Left alone in the dim, suffocating silence of the gallery, Claire’s mind starts to unravel. Her hands shake violently as she backs away from the painting, her breaths shallow and ragged.
Her gaze franticly moves around the room, desperate to escape, but the exits are hidden in the shadows. She clutches her head, fingers tangling in her hair, as if trying to claw her way out of the nightmare.
The guard begins to advance, his heavy footsteps echoing ominously, each step magnifying her terror. Claire lets out a broken laugh, her body trembling, as the reality of her situation sinks in.
CLAIRE
This can’t be real… it’s a nightmare… I just have to wake up…
The guard’s smile widens, his shadow stretching across the floor toward her like dark tendrils. She stumbles backward, her laughter dissolving into desperate, pleading sobs as she realizes there’s no escape.
Every corner of the room seems to close in, trapping her in an inescapable darkness.Her hands grip her throat, as if suffocating herself to avoid the horror awaiting her. She screams, a raw, animalistic sound, her eyes wide with terror and madness.
CLAIRE
Please… someone… anyone… help me!
The guard raises a hand, motioning for her to step toward the painting, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. Claire can’t resist — her body obeys, moving toward her doom, her mind fractured, unable to fight anymore.
As she steps closer, her gaze falls upon the faint, distorted image of Derek, his tortured face barely visible within the brushstrokes, frozen in eternal agony.
CLAIRE
I’m sorry… I’m so sorry…
She takes one final step forward, her body trembling, and the guard’s shadow wraps around her, pulling her into the painting, where her scream is swallowed by darkness.
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Alison’s Level 2 Horror Emotion Scene
INT. MUSEUM — DARK HALLWAY — NIGHT
The last ceiling light flickers out.
It’s pitch-black, with only the occasional glow of emergency lights casting eerie shadows.
The group huddles in a tight circle, whispering frantically.Emily clutches her now-broken glasses, struggling to see as she leans on Claire for guidance.
CLAIRE
(whispering, shaking)
We need to get out of here. I can’t… I can’t stay here any longer.
EMILY
We’re locked in. And he’s still here… somewhere.
The faint, echoing sound of footsteps reaches them. They turn around and stare down the long, dark hallway, unable to see the source of the sound but certain that the night guard is close.
DEREK
(hissing)
He’s just trying to scare us. Stay calm.
A heavy silence falls as the footsteps stop. They know he’s out there, lurking, but they can’t tell where.
SARAH
(whispering to Claire)
Do you see anything?
Claire peers into the shadows but shakes her head.
Emily stumbles forward, nearly tripping over an ancient artifact’s display case. Derek reaches out, steadying her, and gestures for everyone to follow him down a side hallway.
The footsteps resume, closer this time.
The group holds still, not daring to breathe.
A faint shuffle comes from behind them, around the corner, echoing in the silence.
They move, slowly, step by step, peeking around each corner, every creak of the floor amplifying their anxiety.Shadows twist, transforming ordinary statues into monstrous figures under the faint light.
JAKE
(whispering, voice cracking)
What if he’s just pushing us into a trap?
Emily clutches her arm tightly, struggling to breathe, eyes squinting as she tries to see without her glasses. The fear is so thick you could almost taste it.
MAX
(whispering)
Maybe if we stay still, he won’t find us.
A loud clang echoes from nearby, like metal slamming against metal, making them all jump.
DEREK
(whispering through clenched teeth)
He seems way too close.
The footsteps stop again, followed by an ominous creak. They hear the faint, unsteady breathing of the night guard, somewhere in the darkness, almost as if he’s just behind them. Derek swallows hard, eyes wide with the realization.
DEREK
(voice trembling)
Don’t turn around.
They can hear him, even feel him — but can’t see him. And now, they know: they have no choice but to go down the hallway toward where Dr. Harrison was killed.
They’re trapped, forced to face the monster head-on if they want any chance of surviving.
Emily’s hand slips from Derek’s shoulder as she stumbles in the dark, her vision blurred. She sucks in a breath, steadying herself, before following close behind, fear written across her face.
EMILY
(whispering to herself)
Just keep moving, one step at a time!
The group pushes forward, knowing that danger waits for them, unavoidable and lethal.
They continue down the hallway, each step heavier than the last, preparing to confront the terror that awaits.
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Alison Level 1 Horror Emotion Scene
FADE IN:
INT. MUSEUM – MAIN HALLWAY – NIGHT
The group—Claire, Derek, Emily, Max, Sarah, Jake, and Dr. Harrison—gathers near the museum’s main exhibit hall.
They’re excited, voices echoing in the quiet, grand space as they exchange jokes and snap pictures on their phones.
Shadows stretching in the dim lighting.The NIGHT GUARD (60s) appears, stepping into the light with a slow, deliberate pace. He’s older, with a lined face and distant, almost unreadable eyes. His gaze lingers on them as he speaks.
NIGHTGUARD
I see we have some visitors tonight.
His voice makes the college students react in fright.
Dr. Harrison, puts his hand on his heart and turns toward the Nightguard.
DR. HARRISON
Oh, you startled us. Yes, our group is spending the night for a job well down on their art history projects.
(beat)
I assume the museum's office let you know that we would be here?
The Nightguard shrugs it off.
NIGHTGUARD
I’m always the last to know.
(beat)
Let me welcome you to the museum at night. Just a head’s up…there are many strange noises in this old place, ignore them. Especially, if you hear footsteps – whatever you do, don’t turn around.He laughs a low chuckle that seems to echo long after he stops.
Claire SNORTS with laughter, elbowing Derek.
CLAIRE
Oh no – footsteps! How spooky!
JAKE
(mocking)
I’m already terrified!
The Nightguard’s smile fades as he watches them, his gaze lingers on each person for a beat too long, finally resting on Emily, who involuntarily shivers.
The guard’s watches them slowly walk away, as they continue down the hallway. His expression shifts to blank neutrality, as if he’s switched off.
The lights above flicker briefly, and the faintest sound of footsteps echoes behind them. Emily’s eyes dart back, but he’s already gone.
INT. MUSEUM — DARK WING — NIGHT
As they walk, Emily catches something in the corner of her eye. A SHADOWY FIGURE moves in one of the mirrors, just behind her reflection.
EMILY
(whispering, clutching Max’s arm)
Did you see that?
Max turns, looking into the mirror. There’s nothing there but their reflections, stretching and distorted in the faint light.
MAX
(laughing softly)
Relax, Em. It’s just us and our creepy reflections.
Emily forces a LAUGH, but her eyes keep darting back to the mirror, watching for any movement. Her shoulders tense, sensing eyes on her, but each time she turns, there’s nothing.
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NT. MUSEUM — MAIN EXHIBIT ROOM — NIGHT
The group slowly reconvenes in the museum’s main exhibit room, talking quietly. The laughter and jokes have faded. The shadows feel closer, and the empty rooms around them seem to hum with an unseen presence.
Suddenly, a loud clang echoes through the halls, making them all jump.
SARAH
(gasping)
What was that?
Before anyone can answer, the lights flicker wildly, casting a strobe-like effect across the room. In one blink, the guard stands in the middle of the room, eyes glazed over and staring at nothing. His voice is barely a whisper, almost like a chant.
NIGHTGUARD
You’re never alone in here…
The lights flicker again, and when they come back, the guard is gone. Only his voice lingers, fading into silence.
JAKE
(breathless)
Did that… did that just happen?
Everyone stands frozen. Emily’s face is pale, her hand clutching her thick glasses. Claire, for the first time, looks genuinely rattled.
CLAIRE
(whispering, shaky)
Okay… maybe we stick together from now on?
They all nod, moving a little closer to one another. The thrill of a harmless night at the museum has morphed into something darker, a subtle but tangible dread settling over them
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Alison’s Horror Outline Version 1
What I learned doing this assignment is that it is all coming together.
ACT 1 — SET UP FOR HORROR
INT. PREVIOUS MUSEUM — NIGHT
A dark and unsettling atmosphere fills the museum. An unseen person is drawn into a painting, vanishing as they’re pulled in, leaving only a faint outline. Witnesses stare in paralyzed horror, unable to comprehend what they’ve just seen. As the scene ends, workers carefully pack the cursed painting into a shipping box, preparing it to be sent to a new location.
EXT. NEW MUSEUM — NIGHT
The new museum hosts a group of college students and their art history professor, Dr. Harrison. They include Claire, Derek, Emily, Max, Sarah, and Jake, each with distinct personalities and motivations. Emily, who has poor eyesight, wears thick lenses and is quiet but observant. Claire, ambitious and confident, sees this as an opportunity for her studies. Derek, bold and protective, is Claire’s boyfriend, ready to take on any challenge. Max, the curious mystery-seeker, is immediately intrigued by the eerie history of the painting. Sarah is compassionate and acts as the group’s moral anchor, while Jake, sarcastic and pessimistic, constantly complains. Dr. Harrison, their skeptical professor, dismisses any supernatural elements.
INT. NEW MUSEUM — NIGHT
The night guard, who seems unusually invested in the group’s presence, gives them a strange warning: “Whatever you do, don’t turn around if you hear footsteps.” He chuckles, but something in his eyes tells them he’s serious. The students laugh, thinking it’s an inside joke, while Dr. Harrison brushes it off as nonsense. Emily, however, feels a chill but says nothing.
INT. NEW MUSEUM — MAIN HALL — NIGHT
As the clock strikes 8 PM, the museum locks its doors. The lights begin to flicker, casting ominous shadows across the artwork. The group tries to shrug it off, but they sense something unsettling as strange sounds echo through the halls. Despite their unease, they continue to joke about the “haunted” painting. Dr. Harrison insists there’s a logical explanation for everything. Jake makes sarcastic comments, while Claire and Derek try to keep everyone calm.
INT. MUSEUM — EXHIBIT ROOM — NIGHT
The old guard reappears in mirrors and reflections, blending into the shadows, his presence barely noticed. The group feels the chill deepening, but only Emily catches fleeting glimpses of him in the glass, a figure watching them from afar.
ACT 2 — THE POINT OF NO RETURN
INT. MUSEUM — VARIOUS ROOMS — NIGHT
As they continue exploring, the students find themselves disoriented; no matter where they turn, they end up back in front of the cursed painting. Panic starts to set in, and they realize that their phones have no signal, and their flashlights are the only source of light as the museum’s power flickers ominously.
NT. MUSEUM — HALLWAY NEAR PAINTING — NIGHT
Max, drawn to the painting’s allure, approaches it too closely, his curiosity getting the better of him. Suddenly, the painting absorbs him, and he becomes a faint dot on its surface. The others stare in horror, struggling to comprehend what just happened. Claire tries to calm the group, but Dr. Harrison dismisses Max’s disappearance as a prank, unwilling to acknowledge anything supernatural.
INT. MUSEUM — LABYRINTHINE HALLWAYS — NIGHT
The old guard intensifies his pursuit, directing the group toward the cursed painting. Jake, increasingly paranoid, breaks away from the group, determined to escape on his own. In his panic, he backs into the painting, screaming as it absorbs him, leaving another dot on the canvas.
MIDPOINT — THE MONSTER IS WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT
INT. MUSEUM — EXHIBIT ROOM — NIGHT
The old guard now fully stalks the group, his sinister intentions clear. The students, realizing they’re being hunted, try to avoid him, but he appears at every turn, blocking their way. They hear strange whispers and laughter coming from empty rooms, and every attempt to escape brings them closer to the cursed painting. Tensions flare as Jake’s recent disappearance leaves them even more paranoid.
INT. MUSEUM — EXHIBIT ROOM — NIGHT
The students argue, fear getting the best of them. Sarah tries to keep everyone together, but Claire and Derek are at odds with Dr. Harrison, who insists this is all an elaborate prank. Emily, the most observant, starts piecing together that the painting might be the source of the curse. However, her warnings are largely ignored by the others.
ACT 3 — FULL OUT HORROR
INT. MUSEUM — NEAR THE PAINTING — NIGHT
Desperate, Derek decides to fight back. He grabs a display case and smashes it, using the shards as makeshift weapons. He attempts to attack the guard, hoping to buy time for Claire and the others. But the guard, appearing both spectral and invulnerable, overpowers Derek, dragging him into the painting. Claire, horrified, watches her boyfriend disappear as she realizes her attempts to destroy the painting with physical force are futile.
INT. MUSEUM — EXHIBIT ROOM — NIGHT
With her courage fading, Claire tries one last time to save the group by confronting the painting directly. She smashes the glass protecting it, but instead of damaging the painting, it consumes her, pulling her into its twisted, haunting world. Her screams echo, leaving the others frozen in terror.
INT. MUSEUM — DARK CORNER — NIGHT
In a final act of bravery, Sarah tells Emily to hide and charges at the painting, hoping to destroy it from within. She lunges, but the painting swallows her whole, adding another trapped soul to its growing collection. Emily, her vision now severely impaired due to her broken glasses, relies on her other senses as she navigates the museum alone, guided by her heightened intuition.
INT. MUSEUM — HALLWAY / EXIT DOORS — DAWN
Emily, using every ounce of strength and intuition, finally reaches the exit as dawn breaks and the museum doors unlock. She stumbles outside, traumatized and in disbelief, but alive. Her friends’ faces haunt her mind, now a part of the painting, a reminder of the horrors she barely survived.
EXT. MUSEUM — DAWN
Emily looks back at the museum, and the cursed painting now hangs prominently in the main entrance. The old guard’s shadow looms nearby as his footsteps echo, a chilling reminder that the curse remains unbroken, awaiting its next victims.
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Alison’s Character Journey Track
What I learned doing this assignment is this is all coming together and does not seem as overwhelming
ACT 1 — SET UP FOR HORROR
Atmosphere of Evil established:
We open in a different museum, where a person from a previous group is shown being drawn into a painting. We don’t see the painting clearly, only a side view as the victim vanishes. The reaction from the group is paralyzing shock and fear. As the scene ends, the painting is packed into a shipping box, preparing to be moved to the new museum.
Horror Situation: A person disappears into the unseen painting.
Reaction: Shock and fear from the group witnessing the disappearance.Connect with the characters:
The group arrives at the museum:
Emily: The quiet observer, wears thick glasses due to her poor eyesight, making her feel vulnerable. She’s self-conscious but perceptive, noticing small details.
Claire: Ambitious and confident, sees the museum visit as a chance to expand her academic portfolio.
Derek: Bold and protective of Claire, his girlfriend. He’s ready to step up if any trouble arises.
Max: Introverted and intrigued by mystery, drawn to the painting’s backstory.
Sarah: Compassionate, sees herself as the responsible one, often acting as the group’s mediator.
Jake: Sarcastic and pessimistic, frequently complains and jokes about the situation.
Dr. Harrison: The authoritative professor, firmly rooted in skepticism and quick to dismiss any signs of supernatural events.The characters are warned not to do it:
The night guard (the old guard) gives them an eerie warning: “Whatever you do, don’t turn around if you hear footsteps.” He jokes, but there’s something sinister behind it.
Horror Situation: The guard’s unsettling behavior and mysterious footsteps.
Reaction: The group laughs it off, seeing it as a prank. Jake jokes about it, while Dr. Harrison dismisses it as superstition.Denial of Horror:
The students joke about the “cursed” painting.
Claire sees it as a potential thesis topic.
Dr. Harrison insists there’s a rational explanation for everything.
Jake jokes and complains, while Emily quietly observes, unsure but cautious.Safety taken away:
At 8 PM, the museum locks, trapping them inside. The professor’s keycard fails, and the power begins to flicker. Flashlights become their only light source, creating an increasingly claustrophobic atmosphere.
Monster: The nature of the beast:
The old guard appears in mirrors and shadows, lurking close to the cursed painting. Strange sounds grow louder, building tension as the group starts to feel the weight of the museum’s haunting atmosphere.
Horror Situation: The guard’s appearances, combined with whispers and footsteps.
Reaction: The group grows slightly uneasy, with Emily feeling particularly tense but staying quiet.ACT 2 — THE POINT OF NO RETURN
Isolated/Trapped:
The students split up to explore the museum. The power flickers, turning the museum into a labyrinth. They continually end up in front of the cursed painting, regardless of the direction they go.
Horror Situation: Trapped in a disorienting loop, constantly drawn back to the painting.
Reaction: They start feeling lost and afraid, with Derek insisting they stay together, and Dr. Harrison stubbornly dismissing their fears.One of us killed (Max):
Max investigates the painting too closely, captivated by its mystery. The group watches in horror as he’s absorbed, becoming one of the painting’s dots.
Monster Reveal: The painting consumes victims, trapping their souls.
Horror Situation: Max’s abrupt disappearance.
Reaction: The group panics. Claire tries to rally them, while Dr. Harrison insists Max must be hiding.MIDPOINT — THE MONSTER IS WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT
Full pursuit by the killer (Old Guard):
The old guard actively stalks them, using the museum’s layout to drive them toward the painting. The group’s attempts to avoid him only end in failure.
Monster Reveal: The old guard manipulates the environment, ensuring there’s no escape.
Horror Situation: Growing fear of being constantly followed.
Reaction: Jake breaks away in a panic, accusing the group of not taking things seriously enough, and Claire struggles to maintain control.Terrorized:
As paranoia rises, the group is terrorized.
Jake’s fear drives him to separate from the others. He’s soon trapped by the guard, backing into the painting and becoming another dot.
Emily begins to assert herself, suggesting ways to avoid the painting, but Dr. Harrison dismisses her as irrational.
Monster Reveal: The guard’s power grows stronger with each consumed soul.
Horror Situation: Jake’s terrified escape attempt.
Reaction: The group is horrified as Jake disappears, with Sarah trying to comfort the others.
ACT 3 — FULL OUT HORROR
Fight to the death (Derek & Claire):
Derek, protective of Claire, tries to fight the guard to buy her time.
Claire: Desperate to destroy the painting, she attempts to tear it down physically, but the painting’s power overwhelms her.
Monster Reveal: Physical force cannot destroy the supernatural link.
Horror Situation: Derek’s failed attempt to protect Claire, followed by Claire’s tragic disappearance.
Reaction: Emily and Sarah are left reeling. Emily’s glasses break during the chaos, leaving her nearly blind.
Hysteria (Sarah’s Sacrifice):
Sarah tries to save Emily by attempting to damage the painting directly, hoping to stop the curse. Her bravery leads her directly into the painting’s trap, and she is consumed.
Monster Reveal: The painting’s curse is unbreakable through sacrifice alone.
Horror Situation: Sarah’s futile act of self-sacrifice.
Reaction: Emily is now alone and disoriented, relying on her senses to survive.The thrilling escape from death (Emily):
With her glasses broken, Emily must rely on her hearing and touch. She avoids the guard’s footsteps by trusting her instincts, narrowly escaping.
Monster Reveal: Emily’s lack of sight protects her from the painting’s allure.
Horror Situation: Emily’s tense and silent escape as she navigates without sight.
Reaction: Emily barely escapes as dawn breaks.Resolution
Monster Reveal:
As Emily steps outside, the camera lingers on the museum entrance, revealing that the cursed painting is now displayed prominently as a permanent exhibit. The new dots represent Claire, Derek, Sarah, Jake, and Max. The old guard’s footsteps echo faintly, suggesting the curse will continue.
Horror Situation: The cursed painting continues to claim victims.
Reaction: Emily survives but is visibly traumatized, realizing the curse remains unbroken. -
Alison’s Monster Reveal Track
What I learned from this lesson is that I can finally see how this may come together.
ACT 1 — SET UP FOR HORROR
Atmosphere of Evil established:
We open in a different museum, where a person from a previous group is shown being drawn into a painting. We don’t see the painting clearly, only a side view as the victim vanishes. The reaction from the group is paralyzing shock and fear. As the scene ends, the painting is packed into a shipping box, preparing to be moved to the new museum.
Horror Situation: A person disappears into the unseen painting.
Reaction: Shock and fear from the group witnessing the disappearance.Connect with the characters:
We meet the six college students, including Claire, Derek, Emily (the blind girl), along with their art history professor. They arrive at the new museum excited about spending the night, thinking it’s a harmless opportunity for extra credit. The mood is light, with the students joking about the haunted museum stories they’ve heard.
Horror Situation: Trapped in the museum as all exits close after 8 PM.
Reaction: Denial, thinking they can find another way out.The characters are warned not to do it:
The night guard (the old guard) casually warns the students not to turn around if they hear footsteps. He says it with a smirk, turning it into a joke, but there’s something unnerving about him. The museum’s empty halls echo with their laughter and occasional footsteps—sometimes louder than they should be.
Horror Situation: The guard’s odd behavior, combined with the mysterious footsteps, begins to unsettle the group.
Reaction: Denial/Confusion, some students think the guard is just messing with them.Denial of Horror:
The students joke about the cursed painting and how it could make for a great thesis topic. They don’t take the night guard’s warning seriously and continue exploring the museum. The atmosphere feels eerie but still harmless—until strange things start happening. Shadows shift when no one is near, and one student swears they heard whispering from one of the paintings.
Horror Situation: Shadows moving across exhibits, distant whispers from the paintings.
Reaction: The students laugh it off, attributing it to their imaginations.Safety taken away:
When the museum doors lock at 8 PM, they realize they are trapped until morning. The professor’s keycard fails, and the power begins to flicker ominously. The lights start dimming, plunging them into partial darkness. Flashlights become their primary source of light, heightening the claustrophobia.
Horror Situation: Flickering lights, shadows growing longer, footsteps echoing.
Reaction: Nervous laughter turns to genuine concern as the students start to realize something isn’t right.Monster: The nature of the beast:
The old guard makes subtle appearances, always lingering in the shadows or reflecting in mirrors. He never seems fully there but is always close enough to be unsettling. Strange sounds echo through the museum—footsteps, laughter, whispers—but no one can pinpoint their source.
Horror Situation: The guard’s reflection appears in glass cases or mirrors, but not in reality.
Reaction: The students grow uneasy but convince themselves it’s just their nerves.ACT 2 — THE POINT OF NO RETURN
Isolated/Trapped:
The students split up to explore the museum and investigate strange noises. The power flickers, leaving them lost in dark hallways. As they wander through the exhibits, they start to feel disoriented—hallways seem to loop back on themselves, and they keep ending up in front of the cursed painting, no matter their direction.
Horror Situation: Trapped in an endless loop, constantly drawn toward the painting.
Reaction: The students try to backtrack and regroup, but it only makes them more confused.One of us killed (Max):
Max, the mysterious student, investigates the cursed painting too closely. He’s mesmerized by the dots and swears he can hear whispers coming from within. The others watch in horror as Max gets too close and is suddenly absorbed into the painting, becoming a dot himself. His screams echo, but his body is gone.
Monster Reveal: The painting consumes its victims, trapping their souls as dots in the artwork.
Horror Situation: The group witnesses Max’s disappearance, his face frozen in terror within the painting.
Reaction: Panic and confusion as the group realizes they’re in real danger.MIDPOINT — THE MONSTER IS WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT
Full pursuit by the killer (Old Guard):
The old guard begins stalking them more aggressively, appearing in the shadows, reflected in mirrors, and occasionally standing in the distance, silently watching. The group hears footsteps behind them but is too scared to turn around. Whenever they think they’re getting away, they find themselves drawn back toward the cursed painting.
Monster Reveal: The old guard manipulates the environment, forcing the group closer to the painting.
Horror Situation: The sound of footsteps growing closer, but no one dares turn around to see the source.
Reaction: The students grow increasingly paranoid, debating whether to trust each other.Terrorized:
The group is now fully in survival mode, trying to escape the guard’s relentless pursuit. The footsteps grow louder, and the lights flicker more erratically. One student (Jake) becomes hysterical, blaming the others for not heeding the warnings. His panic escalates, leading him to make a rash decision to flee alone.
Monster Reveal: The guard’s influence isn’t just physical—he’s mentally manipulating the group, amplifying their fear.
Horror Situation: Jake’s attempt to escape ends in failure as he backs into the cursed painting and is absorbed.
Reaction: The group watches helplessly as Jake is consumed, increasing their sense of doom.ACT 3 — FULL OUT HORROR
Fight to the death:
Derek, determined to protect Claire, tries to fight off the old guard. Armed with nothing but raw courage, he charges at the guard, hoping to distract him long enough for Claire to escape. The guard barely acknowledges Derek’s attack before pulling him into the painting. Claire is left alone, screaming in terror.
Monster Reveal: The old guard is merely an extension of the painting’s power, and physical attacks are useless against him.
Horror Situation: Derek’s brave but futile attempt to stop the guard.
Reaction: Claire is emotionally broken, paralyzed with fear.Hysteria:
Claire, now alone and heartbroken after Derek’s death, begins to unravel. She tries to destroy the painting in a last-ditch effort to end the horror, but the painting’s influence is too strong. The closer she gets, the more she feels herself being pulled in.
Monster Reveal: The painting has an irresistible pull, especially for those who are emotionally vulnerable.
Horror Situation: Claire’s desperate attempt to destroy the painting backfires as she’s consumed by it.
Reaction: The painting absorbs her, leaving behind another dot.The thrilling escape from death:
Emily, the blind student, has been immune to the painting’s allure the entire time. Using her heightened senses, she realizes that the only way to escape is to navigate the museum without relying on sight. She carefully feels her way through the darkened halls, avoiding the traps set by the guard.
Monster Reveal: Emily’s blindness makes her the only one who can resist the painting’s power.
Horror Situation: Emily’s tense, silent escape as the guard’s footsteps echo behind her.
Reaction: Emily slips past the guard, trusting her instincts and senses.Death returns to take one or more:
Just as Emily thinks she’s safe, she hears the old guard’s footsteps behind her one last time. Instead of turning around, she stays focused on the exit and keeps moving forward, refusing to acknowledge the guard’s presence. The footsteps stop, and she escapes.
Monster Reveal: The guard’s power only affects those who turn to face him. By refusing to acknowledge his presence, Emily survives.
Horror Situation: The tension of hearing the footsteps but not turning around.
Reaction: Emily narrowly escapes, leaving the painting and the museum behind.Resolution
Monster Reveal:
As Emily steps outside, the camera pans back to the museum’s entrance, where the cursed painting now hangs on the wall as part of a new exhibit. A subtle change in the painting shows that two new dots have appeared—one for Derek and one for Claire. The old guard’s footsteps echo faintly in the background, hinting that the curse may not be over.
Horror Situation: The painting continues to claim victims, leaving the door open for a sequel.
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Alison’s Character Death Track
What I learned doing the lesson is that by figuring out the why and how of the characters deaths, has me less nervous to write the script.
Character Death 1: Max (Mysterious student)
Why: Max’s curiosity and desire to uncover the painting’s history make him the first victim. His relentless search for answers leads him to investigate too closely.
How: Max gets too close to the cursed painting while investigating. As he studies it, he is mesmerized and slowly absorbed into the painting, becoming a dot.Character Death 2: Professor (Dr. Harrison)
Why: The professor’s denial and arrogance lead to his downfall. Believing that everything has a rational explanation, he dismisses the students’ fears and tries to solve the mystery independently, but this underestimation of the danger proves fatal.
How: The old guard manipulates the professor by making him believe he’s found a way to escape. Led by the guard, the professor walks into a back room, only to end up in front of the cursed painting, where he is absorbed.Character Death 3: Jake (Complainer)
Why: Jake’s paranoia and negativity cause him to distrust the group. He believes his best chance for survival is by breaking away, but his decision to act alone plays into the guard’s hands.
How: Jake tries to escape alone, but the old guard deceives him. Thinking he’s being guided to safety, Jake backs into the cursed painting and is absorbed.Character Death 4: Sarah (Moral one)
Why: Sarah’s sense of morality and her need to protect the group push her into sacrificing herself for Claire. She believes she can stop the curse by destroying the painting, but her noble intentions lead her into the monster’s trap.
How: In an attempt to destroy the painting and save Claire, Sarah charges toward it. The painting draws her in, and she is consumed, becoming part of the artwork.Character Death 5: Derek (Bold and reckless)
Why: Derek’s love for Claire and his impulsive, bold nature makes him try to fight the guard head-on. His self-sacrifice is an act of love intended to protect Claire and buy her time to escape.
How: Derek attacks the guard in a desperate attempt to stop him, but he is overwhelmed by the guard’s power. He is pulled into the painting in a final, heroic act to save Claire.Character Death 6: Claire (Ambitious student)
Why: Claire, devastated by Derek’s sacrifice, tries to destroy the painting out of desperation. Her ambition, which once drove her academic success, now leads her to make a fatal mistake.
How: Claire confronts the painting in a final attempt to end its curse, but it lures her in. She, too, is consumed, becoming part of the artwork alongside Derek. -
Alison's Horror Situation Track
What I learned doing this assignment is that I am happy I am outlining this or I would be lost.
ACT 1 – SET UP FOR HORROR
Atmosphere of Evil established:
We open in a different museum, where a person from a previous group is shown being drawn into a painting. We don’t see the painting clearly, only a side view as the victim vanishes. The group's reaction is paralyzing shock and fear. As the scene ends, the painting is packed into a shipping box, preparing to be moved to the new museum.
Connect with the characters: The students and their professor arrive at the museum.
Horror Situation: Trapped in the museum as all exits close after 8 PM.
Reaction: Denial, thinking they can find another way out.The characters are warned not to do it: The night guard warns them not to turn around, joking about it.
Horror Situation: The guard stalking them.
Reaction: Denial/Confusion, some students think he’s just messing with them.Denial of Horror: The group jokes about the warning and decides to explore the museum.
Safety taken away: The group realizes that the museum is locked, and no one can escape until morning.
ACT 2 – THE POINT OF NO RETURN
Isolated/Trapped: The power flickers, leaving them lost in dark hallways.
Horror Situation: Footsteps approaching behind them.
Reaction: They hide in an exhibit room, holding their breath as the footsteps get closer.One of us killed: A student is drawn to the painting and disappears into it.
Horror Situation: A friend is consumed by the painting.
Reaction: The group is horrified, unsure of what to do.MIDPOINT – THE MONSTER IS WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT
Full pursuit by the killer: The old guard actively stalks them, leading them toward the painting.
Horror Situation: The group is chased into a dead-end exhibit.
Reaction: They frantically search for a way out, but there is none.Terrorized: One student becomes hysterical, blaming the others for what’s happening.
Horror Situation: A character loses it.
Reaction: The group tries to calm them, leading to a confrontation.ACT 3 – FULL OUT HORROR
Fight to the death: The students try to destroy the painting, but it fights back.
Horror Situation: Mentally tortured by their reflection.
Reaction: A student tries smashing the glass, but it only worsens things.Hysteria: The group starts turning on each other, suspecting that one of them is possessed.
Horror Situation: Paranoia rises.
Reaction: They argue, unsure who to trust.The thrilling escape from death: Emily, the blind student, tries to guide the group out of danger.
Horror Situation: Emily is ignored.
Reaction: She grows frustrated as they refuse to listen, creating further tension.Death returns to take one or more: The guard tricks one of the students into thinking there’s a way out, only for them to disappear into the painting.
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Alison’s Horror Plot
What I learned doing this assignment is this was fun!
ACT 1 — SET UP FOR HORROR
Atmosphere of Evil established: The movie opens with the old guard stalking an unseen victim in a museum, guiding them toward the cursed painting.
Connect with the characters: We meet the six college students and their art history professor. They’re excited about spending the night in the museum, thinking it’s a harmless opportunity for extra credit.
The night guard (the monster) casually warns the students not to turn around if they hear footsteps. He jokes with them, saying, “Something might happen if you do.” They laugh it off, thinking he’s just messing with them.
Denial of Horror: The students joke about the night guard’s strange comment about “not turning around,” brushing it off as an attempt to scare them. They dismiss the idea that anything bad could happen in the museum and focus on their research, unaware of the lurking danger.
Safety taken away: As soon as the museum doors lock at 8 PM, they realize they are trapped until morning. The professor’s keycard fails, and the power begins to flicker ominously.
Monster: The nature of the beast: The old guard makes subtle appearances, always lingering in the shadows or reflecting in mirrors, pushing the students closer to the cursed painting. Strange sounds echo through the museum as they begin to feel uneasy.
ACT 2 — THE POINT OF NO RETURN
Isolated / Trapped / Abducted: The students split up to explore the museum and investigate strange noises. As they wander the dark hallways, they realize there’s no way out, and the museum has become a labyrinth.
One of us killed: One of the students approaches the cursed painting and becomes mesmerized. The group watches in horror as the student disappears into the painting, leaving behind a faint dot of paint. The others panic and try to find a way to escape.
MIDPOINT — THE MONSTER IS WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT
Full pursuit by the killer: The old guard stalks them more aggressively, cornering them and leading them closer to the cursed painting. Every time they try to turn away, they hear footsteps or feel the old guard’s presence behind them.
Terrorized: The students are now in full survival mode. They’re being chased through the museum, haunted by the guard’s eerie laughter, the whispers of the painting, and the looming threat of being consumed by it.
ACT 3 — FULL OUT HORROR
Fight to the death: The remaining students try to fight off the old guard, but physical attacks are useless. Claire and Derek, the lovers, try to destroy the painting but are pulled into its power. Derek sacrifices himself to protect Claire, but she ends up caught as well.
Hysteria: The students are breaking down emotionally. Claire screams in terror as she watches Derek disappear into the painting, leaving her nearly paralyzed with fear. Emily, the blind student, is the only one able to stay calm as she can’t see the painting’s allure.
The thrilling escape from death: Emily manages to outmaneuver the guard, avoiding both his traps and the painting’s pull. She narrowly escapes his grasp, feeling her way out of the museum.
Death returns to take one or more: Just as Emily thinks she’s safe, she hears the old guard’s footsteps behind her one last time.
Resolution: Emily survives until morning when the museum doors unlock, but she is traumatized by the experience. As she steps outside, we see a subtle change in the painting on the museum wall
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Alison’s Characters for Horror
I learned during this assignment that I did not realize the different character styles in a horror movie.
1. Concept and Group:
Concept: A group of six art history students and their professor spend the night in a museum with a cursed painting. The old guard, bound to the painting, lures them toward their doom. Their souls become trapped as the painting consumes them, visible only as paint dots.
Group: Social Group (college art history class).
2. Dying Pattern:
Pattern A: The characters are killed off until only the blind student and one other remain.
3. Characters:
Leader (Claire): An ambitious student determined to analyze the cursed painting in depth, confidently leading the group. She is dating Derek.
Innocent/Blind Student (Emily): Shy, reserved, and passionate about art despite her blindness.
Complainer (Jake): A sarcastic student who constantly complains about being in the museum overnight.
Out of Control (Derek): Bold and reckless, Derek tries to confront the guard and solve the mystery through force rather than reason. He is dating Claire.
Moral One (Sarah): A compassionate student who believes there is a way to save everyone.
Red Herring (Max): A mysterious student who seems to know more about the museum’s dark history than he lets on.
Professor (Dr. Harrison): A knowledgeable art history professor who accompanies the students, she initially dismisses the legends surrounding the painting but quickly becomes desperate to find a rational way out as the danger escalates.
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Alison Theiss Terrifying Monster
What I learned doing this assignment is there much more to the monster than just being scary. The more of the background I can create, the more terrifying the monster can become.
Their Terror: The guard stalks the museum’s dark halls, luring victims toward a cursed painting that consumes souls. His presence is marked by unsettling sounds and sudden appearances, instilling dread and a sense of inescapable doom.
Their Mystery: The guard’s true connection to the painting remains unclear, with hints that he is more than just a night watchman. Understanding his role is key to surviving the night.
Their Fear-Provoking Appearance: Appearing as an elderly guard with a pale, cracked complexion, the guard’s unsettling presence hints at something inhuman. Up close, his skin resembles dried, cracked paint, blurring the line between man and art.
Their Rules: The guard cannot leave the museum and becomes more powerful the closer he is to the painting. He doesn’t directly harm the victims but manipulates the environment to draw them closer to their doom.
Their Mythology: The guard was once the lover of the artist who created the cursed painting. He was the first soul sacrificed to grant the artist eternal life, binding him forever to the painting and its dark purpose.
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What I learned doing this assignment is that I never knew that horror films had certain conventions. Now I know!
Title: Don’t Turn Around
Concept:
A group of college art students and their professor spend the night locked in a museum with a famous, unknown to them, cursed painting. As the night unfolds, they discover that the painting consumes its victims, trapping their souls. Tied to the painting, the old guard is crucial in luring them to their doom. The horror builds as the group realizes they must survive until the museum reopens in the morning—if they can avoid the painting’s pull.
Terrorizing the Characters:
Subtle psychological horrors haunt the characters. Unseen footsteps, whispers, and strange movements in the museum put them on edge, causing paranoia and fear. The painting plays with their senses, drawing them closer to their fate.
Isolation:
The museum becomes a claustrophobic trap, locked until the morning. The characters are cut off from the outside world and must navigate the dark, ominous halls while evading the unseen forces slowly hunting them down.
Death:
The painting claims the characters one by one. Their disappearances are terrifying yet subtle, leaving the survivors in increasing panic. The painting grows more dangerous with each victim, leaving haunting reminders of those lost.
Monster/Villain:
The old guard, a servant of the cursed painting, stalks the characters, guiding them toward their doom. The painting itself is the true villain, a malevolent force that consumes the souls of its victims, trapping them in eternal torment.
High Tension:
As the night progresses, the tension escalates. The characters race against time, trying to survive until the museum doors unlock at dawn. Each moment brings them closer to either escaping or becoming another piece of the painting.
Departure from Reality:
The characters question what’s real as the museum distorts their perception. The line between reality and the supernatural blurs as they are drawn deeper into the painting’s grip.
Moral Statement:
Each character’s downfall reflects their inner weaknesses, while the blind student, who is immune to the painting’s allure, symbolizes seeing beyond surface appearances.
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Alison (Allie) Theiss
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Hi All!
1. Name?
Alison (Allie) Theiss
2. How many scripts you’ve written?
10 – took an 8 year break
3. What you hope to get out of the class?
To learn how to create a scary horror film that I can sell.
4. Something unique, special, strange or unusual about you?
I am scared very easily, so I watch horror films in the middle of the day. As a teen, I used to read Stephen King before bed, which scarred me.
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A reminder of the power of energy and how I can use it for myself.
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1. Name: Alison or Allie Theiss
2. How many scripts you’ve written? 8
3. What you hope to get out of the class? I’ve stepped away from screenwriting for awhile. I am looking for my enthusiasm for the creative process. I look forward to creating again.
4. Something unique, special, strange or unusual about you? I have 14 cats, 1 dog, and 1 grown child.
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Alison (Allie) Theiss, I agree to the terms of this release form.
GROUP RELEASE FORM
As a member of this group, I agree to the following:
1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.
2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.
I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.
3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.
4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.
5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.
6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.
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1. Name? Allie Theiss
2. How many scripts you’ve written? 12
3. What do you hope to get out of the class? To learn how to put a reality show together.
4. Something unique, special, strange, or unusual about you? I developed a system for energy intimacy between two or more people no matter where the people are located.
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Allie Theiss
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I like the idea for her with bad eyesight and her glasses getting broken or lost. I appreciate your idea!
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Yes! Good comparison 🙂