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INT. CINEMA- EVENING

MICHAEL (25) and CHLOE (25) exit the screening room laughing
as they walk.
MICHAEL
That bit where he fell off the
roof. That was great.
Chloe laughs.
CHLOE
What about his crazy wife?
MICHAEL
She looked a bit like you.
Chloe laughs, shoving Michael.
CHLOE
Shut up.
MICHAEL
Dont shove me.
Michael stops in his tracks and shoves Chloe back.
CHLOE
Hey!
They laugh staring into each others eyes a moment. Michael
leans in to kiss Chloe, but she turns away.
CUT TO BLACK (the sound of thunder)
EXT. WOOD- DAY
Michael wakes on the leafy ground. He looks around confused.
A pair of booted feet step toward his head. He stares at them
and then looks up at the mysterious person. He is WILSON (30)
wearing a cloak and carrying a staff. A long beard emanating
from his hooded head.
Wilson extends his hand to Michael.
WILSON
Come with me.
Michael looks at the hand nervously, then reaches out to take
it.
EXT. WOOD- DAY
Michael is following Wilson through the wood.

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WILSON
Im sorry to say weve been
expecting you. Though I am
surprised you werent here sooner.
MICHAEL
Where am I?
WILSON
A land of rejected souls, relegated
to the lowly bowls of platonia.
MICHAEL
What?
Wilson stops and turns to face Michael.
WILSON
Welcome, to the friend zone.
Michaels eyes widen with shock.
MICHAEL
No. No I dont believe you. It
cant be. I shouldnt be here.
WILSON
Im sorry to be the bearer of bad
news, but there is no doubting
where you currently stand.
MICHAEL
This is all wrong.
WILSON
Michael, think. What is the last
thing you remember?
MICHAEL
Chloe and I. We were coming out of
the cinema. We were laughing about
the film. I remember looking into
her eyes, I leaned in the kiss her
and (beat) she turned away. Oh my
God.
Michael drops to his knees.
EXT. WOOD- DAY
Michael and Wilson arrive at a small camp. Several men sit
around a fire dressed rough, almost like they are homeless.
Some are writing in note pads and on scrap bits of paper,
others are listening to music getting emotional.
WILSON
Ah, home at last.

3.

Michael looks around the camp.

MICHAEL
Who are all these people?
WILSON
Theyre just like you and I.
Banished here for the crime of
loving without reciprocation. We
spend our days writing poetry,
songs, making mix tapes. Pining
over the ones we love, hoping one
day they will eventually see us as
boyfriend material.
MICHAEL
I have to get out of here.
WILSON
Nobody has ever escaped the friend
zone. Some of us have been here for
over two years.
MICHAEL
I dont belong here. Im going
back.
WILSON
No man has returned to the Land of
Potential Boyfriends. Once here,
youre here forever.
MICHAEL
Im telling you, this is a mistake.
Chloe loves me like I love her, I
know it. Im leaving.
WILSON
I was once like you. Desperate to
escape, but it cant be done. I
know, Ive tried. (beat) Of course,
I learnt the hard way, maybe you
should to.
MICHAEL
How do I get out of here?
WILSON
Legend has it, there is a gate, a
crude love heart carved upon it.
Pass through the gate, if you can
find it.
Wilson and Michaels attention is drawn to a mysterious
character watching them in the distance. Its the INFAMOUS
BAD BOY (25)

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He is straddled over a BMX wearing a black hoodie over their

head and fingerless gloves. One hand flicks a lighter and
raises the flame to a cigarette extending from their lips.
The warm glow revealing their devilish eyes.
MICHAEL
Who is that?
WILSON
The infamous bad boy. He keeps us
here, mocking us from afar. Even if
you were to find the gate, you
would need to defeat him before you
could go through.
MICHAEL
So be it.
WILSON
I admire your determination
Michael, or maybe its blind
stupidity. Either way, I wish you
luck.
MICHAEL
Thank you.
WILSON
Most who have sought the gate, head
in that direction.
Michael looks to where Wilson is pointing and begins walking.
EXT. WOOD- DAY
Michael is trekking through the wood, weaving in and out of
trees, stepping over broken branches. Up ahead he sees a man
SAM (35) lying on the floor burying his head in his arms. He
is sobbing loudly.
Michael approaches him.
MICHAEL
Excuse me.
Sam looks up at Michael, tears streaming down his face.
SAM
Im too late. Im too late.
MICHAEL
Too late for what?
SAM
Ive been searching for the gate
for months, but alas, I am too
late. Shes already married.
(MORE)

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SAM (CONT'D)
I thought if only I could get there
in time, maybe, just maybe. Now Im
trapped here forever. (beat) Are
you looking for the gate?

MICHAEL
Yes.
SAM
Find it. Do not suffer my fate. Do
not spend eternity here. Some
people have been known to go crazy.
You must escape.
MICHAEL
How do I know if Im heading in the
right direction?
SAM
Follow your heart. It will guide
you. And take this.
Sam hands Michael a sword.
SAM (CONTD)
It is the Sword of Desire. You will
need it when facing him. The sword
draws energy from your passion. It
is the only way to defeat him.
Michael studies the sword.
SAM (CONTD)
Now go, before youre too late.
Michael continues walking as Sam buries his head in his arms
and continues sobbing.
EXT. WOOD- DAY
As Michael is walking he is still admiring the sword. Up
ahead he finds a small camp fire. He approaches it finding
possessions around it. He picks up a necklace on the floor
and studies it.
Suddenly a mysterious character appears behind him. They grab
him swinging him to the ground. Michael looks up at the ninja
like figure, their face covered with a cowl. They stare at
him.
They remove the cowl to reveal themselves to be SARAH, (25).
A beautiful young girl.
Michael stares at her surprised.
MICHAEL
Sarah?

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SARAH
Michael?
Sarah rushes over to him falling to the floor in front of him
and wrapping her arms around him.
SARAH (CONTD)
Its so good to see you.
MICHAEL
What are you doing here?
Sarah releases her grip around him to look him in the eye.
SARAH
What do you think? Im just like
everyone else.
MICHAEL
How did you end up here?
Sarah hesitates for a second.
SARAH
Chris Black.
MICHAEL
Seriously?
Sarah nods embarrassed.
SARAH
What about you?
MICHAEL
I shouldnt be here. Its a
mistake.
SARAH
Thats what everyone says when they
first arrive.
MICHAEL
Yeah well, Im doing something
about it.
SARAH
Youre looking for the gate?
Michael nods.
MICHAEL
Do you know where it is?
SARAH
Ive been to it.

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MICHAEL
You have?
Sarah nods.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Will you take me there, please.
Sarah thinks for a moment and then nods.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Oh thank you.
Michael embraces Sarah.
EXT. WOOD- DAY
Michael is following Sarah through the wood.
SARAH
So who is she?
MICHAEL
Her names Chloe.
SARAH
And shes worth all this?
MICHAEL
Absolutely. Shes amazing,
beautiful, funny, smart. We have an
incredible time together.
SARAH
Better than the times we had
together?
MICHAEL
I dont know, maybe.
SARAH
Oh come on, what about the time we
went to that lake by your
grandparents house?
Michael laughs.
MICHAEL
Oh yeah. Id forgotten about that.
That was a good weekend.
SARAH
And that time we went dressed as
Thelma and Louise on Halloween.

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MICHAEL
Of course, after theyd crashed
their car. Man, I looked good in
that dress. (beat) We were always
on the same wave length, thats why
I loved hanging out with you.
SARAH
I wish we still did. We were best
friends for like five years and
then it just ended.
MICHAEL
I guess things change, people grow
apart.
SARAH
Yeah, I suppose.
MICHAEL
So why Chris Black?
SARAH
I dont know. Theres just
something about him.
MICHAEL
Obviously it cant be that special
if you didnt even pass through the
gate, when you found it.
SARAH
Speaking of which, its just up
ahead, through those trees.
Michael sprints ahead of Sarah through the tree till he comes
to a clearing, face to face with the gate. It is a simple
wooden gate standing alone in the middle of the wood, a love
heart is etched on it.
Sarah watches on as Michael steps closer toward it.
The Infamous Bad Boy steps in front of it blocking his path.
BAD BOY
Well, well, well. Ive been
expecting you. Very few men make it
this far, but you, I saw you had
persistence. She must be a special
girl. I cant wait to meet her.
The Bad boy grins.
MICHAEL
Youll never meet her. Let me pass.
The Bad boy draws a sword from his back.

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BAD BOY
Make me.
Michael draws his sword.
They circle each other holding their swords up defensively.
BAD BOY (CONTD)
Chloe isnt it? Such a lovely name,
Im sure Ill forget it several
times while were dating.
MICHAEL
Shes mine.
Michael lunges forward. They clash swords, swinging to and
fro. The swords lock between them. The Bad boy leans in close
to Michael.
BAD BOY
Maybe Ill just use her for sex.
MICHAEL
No.
Michael pushes him away and they fight again, the sound of
metal tinging. The swords lock again.
BAD BOY
Ill take her out just to keep her
sweet and then not call her for two
weeks.
MICHAEL
You sick bastard.
Michael pushes him away again and they continue to fight.
BAD BOY
Who knows maybe one day Ill cheat
on her (beat) with her best friend.
MICHAEL
Never.
Michael charges forward and quick battle of blades ensues.
Michael swings his sword across knocking the sword from Bad
boys hand. Michael plunges his deep into his opponents
chest.
The Bad boy looks down at the wound. Michael releases his
grip from the sword. The Bad boy falls to his knees and
collapses to the ground.
Michael looks at the gate. He approaches it and reaches out
to grab the handle.
Sarah rushes over to him.

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SARAH
Wait!
Michael turns to face her.
SARAH (CONTD)
Chris Black didnt send me here
(beat) you did?
MICHAEL
What?
SARAH
It was you, Michael.
MICHAEL
Why are you telling me this now?
SARAH
I just think you should know. When
I first arrived all I could think
about was you. I wanted to reach
the gate and return to the Land of
Potential Girlfriends. I even
defeated the Infamous Hot Girl. But
just as I was about to pass through
I realised I did all that for you,
but would you ever care. Youd
already hurt me, why would I want
to be with someone like you.
MICHAEL
If you felt that way, why did you
help me?
SARAH
I dont know. I suppose I still
love you. I think you should
reconsider this Chloe, and save
yourself from getting hurt.
MICHAEL
Im sorry I hurt you Sarah, I never
meant to, but this is different.
Im not supposed to be here. I have
to go.
Sarah looks down upset.
SARAH
Okay.
Michael opens the gate to reveal bright white light. Sarah
looks on sad as he steps through.

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INT. BEDROOM- MORNING

Michael wakes to the sound of his phone ringing. He picks it
up from his bedside table and screens the call, its Chloe.
He answers it.
MICHAEL (INTO PHONE)
Hello?
CHLOE (V.O.)
Hey Mikey. I just called because I
wanted to apologise for how I
reacted last night. Youre a great
guy, but I dont see you as
anything more than just a friend.
Im sorry.
Michael thinks for a moment.
CHLOE (V.O.)
Are you okay?
Michael smiles to himself.
MICHAEL
You know what? I am. Im fine.
CHLOE (V.O.)
Okay, well hang out soon okay?
MICHAEL
Sure.
Michael hangs up the phone and thinks for a moment. He
scrolls through his contacts till he reaches Sarah. He dials.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Hey Sarah. How are you? (beat) I
know, its been too long. Listen, I
was wondering if you wanted to do
something today? (beat) Okay, Ill
be there soon.
EXT. HOUSE- DAY
Michael exits his house. He looks over the road to see the
Infamous Bad Boy on his BMX watching him. The Bad boy puts up
his thumb and smiles.
Michael smiles back. The Bad boy rides off as Michael
continues walking.
FADE OUT.