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Not in the mood to read? Here’s an “Audio-Visual” story I’m working on. Images are “placeholders”, but the story, voiceover, and effects are mine.
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“You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss…” Do you remember your first kiss? I do. I was about 12, and it happened under the stairs in middle school. It was very awkward and involved braces, bumping eye glasses and noses. First Kiss. French Kiss Kiss of Death. Kiss Goodbye.
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Marguerite, a Parisian spirit trapped in a mundane midwestern town, escapes to New Orleans, where she designs dresses inspired by French culture. Fascinated by her mysterious grandmother’s Parisian past, she decorates her home with antiques and dreams of love in Paris, though awake, she grapples with heartache and longing.
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After years, a woman reconnects with her long-lost relative, Massimo, who invites her to his castle in Italy. Upon arrival, he reveals he has cancer and wants her to inherit the castle instead of his unfaithful maid. However, she experiences a terrifying encounter with the maid and flees back to the U.S.
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Coming of age in NYC circa 1982. One regrettable encounter with a lifetime of repercussions.
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Social media child influencer controlled by her greedy mother, When her beautiful hair falls out unexpectedly, her mother panics at how she will make more money.
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The content explores the experience of navigating a dating app, highlighting the superficiality of profiles filled with filtered images and feigned humor. A private investigator wants to convey bold desires for sex without revealing his identity. He curates a suggestive profile image, emphasizing his confidence and physicality while swiping through options.
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I’m falling deeper into the abyss Drowning out loud I can’t swim anymore Letting go and giving up I’m tired of battling the current Let the waves take me away
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Leonard, a passionate vintage liquor collector, attends two estate sales filled with potential. He scores valuable bottles before heading to meet Lucia, a buyer. However, after sampling a rare white chartreuse, both he and Lucia suffer fatal reactions. It’s later revealed the liquor was poisoned, linked to a tragic family incident.
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A man witnesses a Maserati crash and is captivated by the striking blonde driver. Unharmed and demanding a ride, she asserts her nonchalance. As they drive, he buys wine at her request. Back at his place, she invites him to massage her feet, heightening the tension between them as their night unfolds.
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The Del Ray Hotel, once a vibrant hub for the elite, now lies in decay, preserving only whispers of its glamorous past. Its grand architecture and lavish amenities have succumbed to neglect and nature. Amidst this, Darlene, a solitary resident, imagines elaborate performances, reflecting a poignant struggle between reality and illusion.
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Joey becomes involved with Delores, an older woman he meets while working at a bar. Initially, their relationship is based on material exchanges, but it quickly escalates to something more mysterious. As they attend a hidden ceremony together, Joey feels increasingly uneasy, sensing the ominous atmosphere surrounding Delores and the women present.
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In a harsh, cold land, a boy named Achak, born during a brutal winter, became a revered messenger at a young age due to his exceptional skills. After sustaining injuries while on a vital journey, he was rescued by a majestic wolf that transported him home, where he shared an important warning and received gratitude…
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Sylvia leads a group in a spiritual chant on a cliffside, surrounded by ocean mist. Among the participants is Betty, her old friend seeking personal transformation after rehab. After an emotional exchange regarding past mistakes, things take a dramatic turn.
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Two young sisters experience a thrill filled day in the 1970s.
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Silently, I sit. Eternally waiting for something, or someone, to happen. My thick-skinned, firm body, rests motionless. Self control is my strength. I move one eye, then the other. Nothing. Nobody. I am alone. Time passes, as it always does. Finally, I sense movement. A tiny leave shivers, ever so slightly. I dart an eye…
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A musician recalls his journey from a vibrant life in Jamaica to a struggling existence under an awning in a Los Angeles strip mall. Despite years of touring and sending money home, he feels trapped and disconnected. Encountering a woman offering food triggers his resentment, yet playing his flute rekindles his spirit and sense of…
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Light fades, Shadows move Silently I fall slow motion Deeper into the abyss A cavernous void, infinite chasm Weightless no sound I continue down Into the otherworld Never landing Floating down forever
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Tethered to the past Tethered to the now Tethered to the future I don’t know how To disconnect, change course, shift focus To become untethered.
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In a dimly lit room, a woman lounges on a sofa, unconscious and under the influence. A man enters, eyeing her with a mix of pity and disdain. After observing her, he sets the sofa on fire and escapes into the rain-soaked alley, leaving behind the chaos and flickering flames.
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