The Devils Advocate

ICT SUSPENSE/THRILLER STORY

Written by: Edward Kenneth A. Dragas











Fade In : Intro SFX Suspense

At the school, about 6 pm 1
st
scene

Different scenes of the school were presented. The
quite hallways and pathways, the swaying of the
leaves, the sound of the wind gushing etc etc.
After this the scene will now focus about two
students running. They were afraid, as seen in the
look in their eyes. They were obviously running
away from someone.
It was a non stop game of chase. Whoever got
caught has a price to pay. Whoever lose, DIES. The
two of them can feel the adrenaline rushing through
their veins. They can feel their lactic acid
building up their muscle soreness. But they cannot
stop. THEY SHOULDNT OR THEY WILL DIE.

The place was sheer dark and cold. The deafining
silence intensified their predicament. Theyve been
running down a few blocks non-stop. They can feel
the great exhaustion and asphyxia eating up their
remaining sanity. They turned left, then right. And
just around the corner. It was as if they are
running in circles. It was as if they were running
through the Cretan Labyrinth of Daedalus. No matter
how much theyve tried to hide, she can easily find
them. It was as if she had Ariadnes red fleece
thread attached to them. They kept running. They
had no choice. They have to. It was a long and
narrow pathway. It was dark. Only a single
flickering light coming from their flashlight
illuminated their way. They ran further. They ran
for their dear lives. It was a dead end. Theres no
where else to go. Theres no turning back. It was
as if the tall graffiti wall will put an end to
their petty little lives. The long goose chase is
coming to an end. The winner is about to be
proclaimed and the loser is about to be killed,
like in the hunger games.
SFX FADE OUT
Person # 1 : Come out, come out wherever you are!
SFX FADE IN
They heard footsteps. Its coming near, as it
intensified with every step.
SFX FADE OUT
Unknown Person : You can always run, but you cant
hide the Angel of Death dont you? You will never
survive the wrath of the disciple of Thanatos!
*evil laugh*
SFX FADE IN

They turned their backs behind the wall. The on and
off sequence of the flickering light seemed to be
in synchronized to the racing rhythm of their
heartbeat. They can feel fear and dread all over
the place. Theyve never felt this kind of terror
before. It was deadly. The lights turned off. It
was a complete blackout. Even the moon and the star
s lost its shining light. They seemed to be
incognito behind those thick storm clouds.

Unknown Person : Its the final curtain call, its
the end of the line

A familiar devilish voice shrilled again through
the place. The lights suddenly went back on. There
was a silhouette. There was someone under the
light. She was standing still. She had this creepy
grin. She was looking at them. She laughed. It was
sure an evil one.
SFX FADE OUT


2
nd
scene a police car, then at the morgue (which
will be filmed in the school)

SFX FADE IN POLICE CAR

The sound of the wailing sirens stole the
condiments of a beautiful sunny day. Several
policemen came turning the whole neighborhood
upside down for clues. Apparently, their efforts
prove no avail. The news of the mysterious gruesome
death of two persons came like a wildfire. This
created serious fear and distress crisis as the
apparent infamous serial killer had apparently
struck again.

Senior Police Inspector Roderick Manansala : Whats
the cause of death?

Dr. Alexandra Villanueva : Mark Joseph and Rexa
Marasigan, teachers, both 40. Immediate cause of
death would be the ballistic trauma sustained in
the cranium region of the head. Murder weapon would
be a 44 Magnum Revolver. Based on the results of
the rigor mortis, they have been dead for a maximum
of 4 hours.

SPI Manansala : Revolver eh? It couldnt have been
silenced. How come no one heard a single thing?

Dr. Villanueva : It happened within the vicinity of
the school they teach in between 6 and 7 in the
evening. No one except the two are present in the
scene at that time.

SPI Manansala : He really did it again this time.
This is the third incident this semester.

Dr. Villanueva : He? He could be a she inspector

SPI Manansala : What made you say that?

Dr. Villanueva : Womans Intuition *Mona Lisas
grin*

Senior Police Inspector Roderick Manansala, 34, has
been the head of the Homicide Division for the
local Police Department. He has been personally
handling cases of the infamous Angel of Death.
Dr. Alexandra Nia Villanueva, 30, is the Forensic
Pathologist in charge. Its been almost a month
since she deliberately got transferred and started
working. She developed a particular liking to her
colleague, SPI Manansala.

A blood-thirsty beast that looms in horror and
lures its prey to the shadows, this serial killer
gained its moniker and status as the Angel of
Death. Some were almost regarding him as the modern
day Jack the Ripper, infamous for inhumane and
precise killing tactics, the Angel of Death had
been wild to his capture since his resurgence to
his four victims, 3 months ago. The Angel of Death
strike with great precision, leaving no trails
behind except a note saying Another soul has been
collected

Dr. Villanueva : Got any leads or suspects?

SPI Manansala : Well, were considering another
angles. Are you scared?

Dr. Villanueva : No

SPI Manansala : Dont worry, Im always here.

Dr. Villanueva : *blushed* Always? Promise?

SPI Manansala : *smiles* Always. Promise


3
th
scene : At the office of SPI Manansala

Inspector Manansala has been devoting much of his
time deciphering this series of mysteries. He has
been divulging deeper to that maze only to find
that hes been lost beyond comprehension. There
have been neither patterns nor connections except
for its heinous nature. Unknowing to them, the
horrifying monster lingers right under their noses.

SPI Manansala : Give me the latest status report
about the case about Angel of Death.
Dr. Villanueva : Arthur Santiago, 46. Autopsy
indicates he suffered from internal hemorrhage on
the cephalic region which deliberately slowed him
down. Possibly he has been hit by a hard object to
incapacitate him. The immediate cause of death
would be the seven multiple stabs hitting his
pulmonary and renal system.

SPI Manansala : This has been second time this
month. These serial killings need to stop. Why do
you think hes killing these innocent people?

Dr. Villanueva : The world is congested with all
sorts of people. Maybe this Angel of Death is
actually a prophet tasked to send a message. His
job is to get rid of the rubbish to perfect this
society. The unfit should be eliminated, theyre
just a waste of space.

SPI Manansala : Wow. Thats a lot of serious
thoughts you put into. Well, I have to go. I need
to finish the paperworks. See you around and oh,I
almost forgot. Were throwing off an engagement
party. I hope youd come.

Dr. Villanueva : Engagement Party? Whos getting
married?

SPI Manansala : Me! Oh right, I havent told you.
Shes coming home from abroad. Uhm, lets see. Next
week Friday. I insist that you come.

Dr. Villanueva : Youre leaving me behind?

SPI Manansala : Of course not. Ill just be at the
HQ.

Dr. Villanueva : Liar. You promised me *murmurs*

Dr. Villanueva stared at him with fury, then walked
out of the office.

SPI Manansala : Wait!


Inspector Manansala has been working late. This
crime crisis is getting to his nerves is getting to
his nerves. Its past ten in the evening. He was
alone in the office. The lingering drowsiness has
finally knocked him off to sleep.

SFX FADE IN Suspense

A loud ring echoed through the place. He panicked.
His phone was ringing. Someone at this wee hour is
calling him. It must be really important. He
grabbed it up and answered.

SPI Manansala : Hello? Whos this?

Unknown caller : I got some leads. Please do find
her. *conversation muted*

The long conversation had strucked him with terror.
Just when he was starting up to lose hope an give
it up, some angel shed some light. The truth that
has been evading them for how many months has
finally starting to unfold. Before he even got up
from his chair, his phone rang again.It was her
fianc.

Fatima : Help me. Please. Someones after me.

SPI Manansala : Fatima? Where are you whats going
on?

Fatima : Please help me. Save me.

There was a loud click on the phone. It was cut
short.


Another game of chase has commenced. This time,
its a 3 way battle. No matter how hard it is, this
time, he needs to win. He immediately got off from
his office and ran to their house just a few block
away. He searched the entire house. Fatima wasnt
there. There was no sign of his fianc nor the one
after her. His time is running out. Just when hope
started to disappear, he saw a silhouette. It was a
suspicious one. He secretly followed. It was around
the corner, he found Fatima. Cornered. Threatened.
About to get killed. The silhouette he was
following was pointing something to Fatima. A gun.
A 44 Magnum Revolver. He pointed his gun to the
culprit

SPI Manansala : Stop it Alexa! Youre better than
this!

Dr. Villanueva : *turns around* Well, what if I do
not? Are you going to shoot Inspector Manansala? By
the way, youre fianc is kinda pretty. No wonder
you were smitten by her.

SPI Manansala : Youre crazy. It was you all along.

Dr. Villanueva : You knew nothing Inspector. *fires
the gun*

There was a loud bang. A white smoke came out from
the gun. Manansala was caught unaware. His service
gun went flying out from his grip, his hand
bleeding.

Fatima : Nooooooooooooo! *shrieks*

Dr. Villanueva : You better stay your place lil
sis or both of you will die. *points her gun at
Fatima*

SPI Manansala : Its the final curtain call, its
the end of the line Angel of Death. Urgh *clutching
his bleeding hand.

Dr. Villanueva : Im surprised that you took ages
to know.

SPI Manansala : Ive got some help. Your Aunt
Beatrice called.

Dr. Villanueva : That pesky hag, she doesnt even
know when to shut up.

SPI Manansala : There is a connection between those
killings. A tiny detail I seemed to have
overlooked. You killed five persons. Three of them
were responsible for the tragedy your mother had in
your childhood. Your mother has been gang raped
when you were nine. After that, she literally lost
her mind. It was then you lost a mother. Your
father at the blink of rage, killed the fourth
member of the gang. He was imprisoned. The
embarrassment caused by that ruckus has taken a
toll on him. After a year of imprisonment, he
hanged himself. You then lost a father.

Dr. Villanueva : Yes. And Ill never forgive them.

SPI Manansala : But the couple you killed back
then? Why?

Dr. Villanueva : It was the debt I payed when I
started this killing frenzy. I sold myself to the
devil, to Thanatos, vowing to give my soul just to
give me the revenge that I wanted. They were the
tributes. *evil laugh*

Fatima : Then what do you want from me? *clueless*

Dr. Villanueva : You said youll never leave me. I
loved you, but you never reciprocated. And for
what? For her?

SPI Manansala : Please, turn yourself in. Ive
called for back up and their own their way here.

Dr. Villanueva : If I cant have you, no one will.
*points again the gun at Fatima*

The sound of the wailing sirens echoed the place.
Theres no way out now. Theres no escaping. It
only took few moments before they were completely
surrounded.

SPI Manansala : Please, Alexa, do it for me.

There was a loud bang. Dr. Alexa Villanueva fired
away. The sound of the ricocheted bullet and the
splashing of blood enveloped the place with terror.


SPI Manansala : It has been a harrowing night.I was
taken to the hospital. My hands has been bleeding
profusely. I need some minor medical procedures and
some stitches. My girlfriend, Fatima Rivera has
been tended as well. She received minor bruises but
psychological effects has been the greatest. Dr.
Alexandra Villanueva on the other hand, was taken
to the morgue. Her remains are now being embalmed.
The gunshot fired in her head immediately caused
her life. It was a suicide. The Angel of Death has
taken lives like a thief in the night. Now, she
took a dose of her own medicine. It was a case
closed. *different scenes from the characters are
presented*

Dr. Villanueva : And now you know my story. I am
Dr. Alexa Villanueva. I am the Angel of Death. Some
will understand, but many will judge me. My hands
have been bloodstained with death. For every crime
I committed, the blood of my preys become my
morphine. It was as if a dark invisible energy is
enveloping me. It commands me as it wishes, and I
cannot disobey. It tastes like heaven but feels
like hell. Now I have achieved impunity. I have
achieved freedom from the grip of the devil. Deep
within me, I know, the fires of hell will haunt me.
The soil will open up and devour my human essence.
The chains of hell will bind it to great
tormenting. A terrible price I have to pay, for I
AM THE DEVILS ADVOCATE.

THE END