The Ghost (Radio Show): Meet the TrioA Screenplay by Daniel Rodriguez A story has sweeped the city, three kids have disapeared. The police are investiagting and there is a kidnapper on the loose. But when three bodies are found dead, a murderer is on the loose, now it is up to Malina and Rick Hart, AKA The Ghost to team up
The Ghost November Issue 2007: Meet The Trio
THE GHOST
Meet the Trio
By Daniel Rodriguez
Ghost: I hear voices. They tell me to do things. They cry out for vengeance and justice. Only I can answer their call. The dead must find rest. They shall be avenged. I am "the Ghost."
Announcer: The Ghost!
FX: Wind
Announcer: Fighting for the supernatural, defying those who would take advantage of spirits, and keeping the boundaries safe. When the dead can't speak!
(Music; something mystical)
Announcer: Born able to commune with the dead, Rick Hart, Private Eye, has established an agency secretly dedicated to serving those who passed and keeping balance in the two worlds. Should there be a murder most foul, should there be a grave threat to the powers that be. Then prepare for an otherworldly encounter with The Ghost!
FX: Clock counting down the time till it rings midnight.
Announcer: The fates have set. The time has come for the fantastic mystery ride of paranormal proportions: Meet the Trio.
Reporter: Four weeks ago, we broke a story; three kids were suspected of being kidnapped. No one has seen them since. Police are currently pushing their investigation into overdrive but have found no leads. (start to fade out) The children missing are…
FX: flipping a switch.
Beth: Stupid radio.
Randy (kid, about 8, breathing scared): Are you going to let us go?
Sue (kid, about 8, trembling): Please…I am hungry. I want my mommy!
Tina (early teens.): Everything will be alright, our parents are probably still looking for us. They will…
Beth: Silence!
Sue: Why can't I see my mom and dad?
Beth: How many times do I have to tell you!? I am your mother!
Randy: You are not our real mom.
Beth: I tried my best for you three, really I did. But all you three seem to do is whine and complain. You make me treat you like this. If you just went along, and behaved like good children should…(big breath) You three really have been a disappointment as children.
Tina: What do you mean?
Beth: You just had your last chance.
Sue: Please, let us go.
Tina: How do you expect us to act? You kidnapped us.
Beth: You are the biggest disappointment of them all Tina. I am surprised that they even miss you. You are so unruly.
Randy: I am sorry, now can you please take off our blindfolds and feed us?
Beth: Don't make another peep. I will be right back.
FX: slowly walking away.
Randy: Do you really think they will find us?
Tina (pretending): Yeah, they will. And they will make sure she gets put away.
Sue: I am scared of the dark. I want to see.
Tina: Everything will be alright.
Randy: It will?
Tina: …yes.
Sue: I love you guys.
Tina: …Thanks. Same here.
Randy: Tina?
Tina: Yeah?
Randy: Will you be able to come over and play with us when we get out?
Tina: Any time. You two are like family to me.
Sue: I don't want to stay here much longer.
FX: footsteps walking in (with authority)
Randy: Quiet, she is coming back.
Beth: I thought I told you to be silent! No matter. This will all be over soon.
Tina: What do you mean?
Sue: You mean, you are going to hurt us again, aren't you?!
FX: Smack!
Beth: I told you to keep your trap shut!
Tina (Comanding): Don't you touch her!
FX: Walking in (Stalkingingly)
Beth: And what are you going to do about it?
Tina: You lay a finger on any of them again, I will make you pay!
Beth: You? What can you do? You're tied up and can't see a thing.
Tina: I am asking kindly, please…leave them out of this. Do whatever you want to me but leave them out of what you are planning.
Beth: Sorry, but you three have destroyed my trust and taken advantage of me for the last time. You must be punished. Believe me I am sorry.
FX: Person being stuck with a syringe
Tina: Ow! What did you…do?
Beth: The poison should be quick acting.
Tina: You better not go near….
Randy: Tina? Tina!?
Sue: Tina, are you alright?
Beth: It will all be over in a minute.
Randy: What do you mean?
FX: Syringed
Randy: OW! That hurt! Why are you…
Sue: Randy? Tina!? I can't hear you. Is anyone there?
Beth: Don't worry, everything will be alright.
Sue: "Mother," stop. Please.
FX: Syringed.
Sue: I feel…
Beth: Finally, (pause) it is quiet in here.
Tina (Trying to breathe): I can't here them… (sad)You monster! I will get you for this!
Beth: You're still alive?
Tina (getting angry): You think death will stop me? I told you not to.
Beth: This is your end.
Tina: I will get…you…
Beth: How…how will you get me? Oh ya, you can't because you're dead.
Reporter: (Takes a big sigh)…At 2 o'clock this afternoon…three bodies were found washed up by the riverside. The three kids, Randy Brock, Susan Light, and Tina Richmond, are dead…(to himself) I am sorry. We…we now return you to the original program…
Fade out
Announcer: Time has since passed, and Rick Hart's next adventure is soon to begin.
FX: Wind howls.
Rick: (Snoring)
FX: Wind blows
Rick (in his sleep): …stupid birds…
Tina: Rick?
Rick: …I hate birds…
Tina: Rick.
Rick: …look out, a bird…
Tina: Rick!
Rick: (snorts)…huh what?
Tina: Good morning Rick.
Rick: What are you doing in my house? What are you doing in my room?
Tina: Allow me to introduce myself. I am Tina Richmond. You may have heard of me.
Rick: Tina Richmond? Aren't you dead?
Tina: Correct and apparently you can talk to dead people so I take it that means we can talk.
Rick (coming to his senses): I remember now. You were one of the three people that got kidnapped. You three were all the city would talk about.
Tina: And now, we need your help.
Rick: How come now?
Tina: It's not that I have any troubles. But you see, Sue and Randy…
Rick: The other two kids.
Tina: That's them. They are like family to me. We were stuck in that place for weeks with no one but each other. Anyways, they were a bit scared so I decided to stay behind and help them adjust.
Rick: So you did not pass on for their sakes?
Tina: Well that is why I did not come to you earlier. You see, they aren't to wrapped up about the person who killed us.
Rick: But you are?
Tina: I was going to wait till they left but it can't wait anymore.
Rick: What do you mean? Like vengeance?
Tina: Nothing of the sort.
Rick: Then why the sudden jump of urgency?
Tina: Well, I don't know how to put this. Rumor is, that three other kids have gone missing.
Rick: I heard.
Tina: She won't stop.
Rick: She?
Tina: She is crazy, and she will kill these three just like she killed us. I can't let that happen.
Rick: What do you mean?
Tina: If she kills again. Then…You got to understand. I was powerless last time. I just can't sit by and let her get away with it again.
Rick: Fine…can you tell me her name?
Tina: …um…she told us to call her "mother."
Rick: Mother?
Tina: Yes. She thought she was our mother.
Rick: Wait…what?
Tina: She wanted to be our mother and thought we would be her kids.
Rick: So…
Tina: This woman is insane. That is all you need to know, and now she has stolen three other people whose lives are in danger.
Rick: So you want me to stop her?
Tina: You…and your cool sister.
Rick: You mean?
Tina: She is with the other two right now. She is the one who told me to come in here and wake you up.
Rick: Why am I not surprised.
Tina: Is it okay if I bring them in?
Rick: Sure, why not?
Tina: HEY! HE SAID YOU CAN COME IN!
Randy: Cool place. Wow! Is that your bed?
Rick: Yes?
Randy: Wow, you are old. How old are you? Tina, are you sure this guy can help us?
Rick: Pardon…
Sue: Are you Rick?
Rick: Why yes I am…
Randy: So can I see you in costume?
Rick: What?
Malina: Sorry Rick, I wish it was as simple as knocking.
Rick: Don't worry about it.
Malina: They aren't really this much of a handful.
Rick: (sarcastic) I am sure the shock of being dead has long passed for them.
Malina: Don't be so harsh.
Randy: My name is…
Rick: Randy Brock. Am I right?
Randy: Wow, you are good.
Rick: Who said I wasn't?
Sue: She said you rely on her.
Rick: Why you got to do this to me sis?
Malina: Sorry Rick, I thought they would be able to keep a secret.
Rick: They are children, what did you expect?
Randy: Hey!
Rick: I am sorry.
Malina: So you will help them?
Rick: Sure thing. Okay, Everyone out of my room! And I will handle it first thing tomorrow. The great Rick Hart needs his sleep.
Randy: "Great"…ya right.
FX: Wind blows fades to car motor slowing down.
FX: Car stops.
Tina: Where are we?
Rick: You told me, you don't know your captors name, or where she kept you?
Tina: That is correct; we awoke at a day care center.
Rick: This is the place. This is the house of one of the newer victims.
FX: Car Door opens.
FX: Car door closes.
FX: Footsteps hitting pavement.
Malina: What is the plan?
Rick: I interview the lady or gentleman and you search the area for clues, while trying to collaborate everyones story. How does that sound?
Malina: I like it.
FX; Footsteps stop
FX: Doorbell rings.
FX: Clutter of sounds.
Woman: Who is it?
Rick: Pardon me ma'am my name is Rick Hart, I am a private investigator. I have a few questions if you would not mind.
FX: Door opens.
Woman: So you come to ask about my missing baby?
Rick: Baby? You mean your son?
Woman: I know that boy is ten years old but he will always be my baby.
Rick: I understand.
Randy: I'm bored.
Malina: Well, since we are both ghosts, would you like to look around the house with me?
Randy: Can I?
Sue: I want to come too!
Malina: We will be back later Rick, okay?
Rick: So tell me, where did you last see your son?
Woman: It was two days ago. The police think it's nothing that maybe the child just ran away…
Rick: I don't mean to scare you, but I have to tell you, there is a possibility your boy has been kidnapped.
Woman: Why?!
Rick: I do not know the details I am merely trying to get close to the person who actually did this.
Woman: Okay…sorry, it's just…
Rick: You miss your child, I understand.
Woman: If you think it will help find my boy, I will answer whatever questions.
Rick: Thank you for being so strong, many people tend to let their personal feelings get in the way of investigation.
Woman: What do you want to know?
Rick: Where did your son disappear from?
Woman: Last I saw him, I said good bye to him. His father had a meeting and needed me to support him so I left him with the baby-sitter. When I came back he was gone. The babysitter claimed he just disappeared.
Rick: Can you tell me anything about this baby sitter?</P> class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"
Woman: Her name was Gina.
Rick: And do you know if she took him?
Woman: Gina would never do such a thing. She said that she heard a noise in the house, and saw someone attack her. She has the bruises to prove it. Plus she has helped me and my husband search high and low for him.
Rick: Do you know where I can reach this Gina?
Woman: Yeah, I have her card right here. A friend gave it too me…Here you go.
Rick: This is it? (..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Reading) Gina Matheson? Thank you for your time. One other thing before I leave…when the police question you, don't hold back, feel free to repeat whatever you said to me like it was your first time. They tend to not follow private detectives like me.
Woman: Thank you, I will.
Rick: And I will do whatever I can to help out. (Obviously) Well, it is time I got going!
Malina: Already Rick?
FX: Walking away.
Malina: Fine…you two, hurry it up!
Randy: I'm coming.
Sue: Tag! You're it!
Randy: Ugh…why you…Don't run from me!
FX: Car door opens and closes.
FX: Ignition starting
Rick: So what did you find out?
Malina: Well, there is a broken window being repaired. Apparently someone tried to break in and nabbed the child.
Rick: That seems to be the story. Apparently there was a babysitter present at the time, the parents were away. Whoever knew this had the perfect opportunity. So I say we get to the office, open up so my secretary doesn't think this is a day off…
Malina: She has a name you know.
FX: Motor starts.
FX: Car drives off.
Woman: I just hope they find you…
FX: Female walking towards.
Woman: Beth? Is that you?
Beth: Why hello! Are you feeling any better?
Woman: I am…coping.
Beth: Coping is an improvement. I am sure they will find your son.
Woman: Do you think Gina could have taken my baby?
Beth: Gina? You don't think she was a good babysitter?
Woman: Seriously, jokes aside.
Beth: I know Gina like the back of my hand, trust me, this is not in her nature. Plus you said yourself; she was one of the most capable and nicest people you know.
Woman: Do you think they will find my baby?
Beth: Without question. Now who was that guy over here?
Woman: Just some private detective.
Beth: What did you tell him?
Woman: Just that Gina was babysitting my boy.
Beth: It is best to tell the truth, no matter how incriminating it may feel. Truth always prevails in the end. Now, are you going to let me into your home for a little breakfast or not.
Woman: Of course, where are my manors? Please come in, you are like family.
Beth: Yes…Family.
Dramatic Music
Fade into
Chief: I am sorry to say this, but we now have information that three kids are missing. We now believe this is the work of the same person.
Mob Ruckus
Chief: One at a time, please.
Interviewer: Are you saying that you can connect these disappearances to the three that were found dead almost a week ago?
Chief: I cannot make that claim, but the similarities are too close. Three kids ranging from ages seven to fourteen. Two went missing from the park, one at her home. The same happened with the other set.
Interviewer 2: Do you mean that they are…
Chief: I cannot stress this enough, we need to find them as quickly as possible, their lives are at stake and time is ticking. As Chief of police, I garentee the people, that there will not be a repeat of what happened to the last three victims. To the mothers and fathers, I want you to know, your kids will be found, alive. And this sick man who kidnapped them, tortured them, starved them, beat them…will pay for his crimes in a court of law and will be convicted by twelve men just as angry as you and me. I garentee justice.
(pause)
Chief: Thank you, this conference is over.
Interviewers yelling
Drowned out
Detective: That was one swell speech you did.
Chief: Too much emotion. I can't guarantee that.
FX: Door opens
Detective: The people need this hope. They need strength. These kidnappings are an attack on family values.
Chief: Please, I need to be left alone.
Detective: Sure thing boss.
FX: Door closes
Chief: (Sighs)…Why are the lights out in my office?
Ghost: It has been awhile.
Chief: You! I'd recognize that outfit anywhere.
Ghost: Apparently my voice isn't that memorable.
Chief: Make it quick Ghost!
Ghost: You said in your speech it was a man who committed this crime. I know this to not be true.
Chief: And?
Ghost: I suspect you will find that the style of abuse was not consistent with a strong individual. Also the victims were poisoned. I think the evidence if not conclusive, at least has a strong suggestion.
Chief: You are here about the missing children?
Ghost: And the dead trio as well.
Chief: What do you want from me?
Ghost: I want all the files you have on this case, every victim, location, evidence and suspect.
Chief: What do we get in return?
Ghost: We are dealing with one sick and twisted individual. What you get in return is the ability to uphold that noble guarantee of yours to the people and to the parents. If you doubt that I can be of help, then I will leave here and now. But remember, remember how many criminals, ranging from thieves to serial killers, I have left on your door step for the law to sweep up.
Chief: Do you have any idea what you are asking me to do?
Ghost: I am sure you can make copies. It is no loss for you.
Chief: Very well, Ghost. Here they are.
Ghost: I promise you the same thing you promised the people. Never once have I failed.
Chief: Don't make me regret this.
Ghost: I won't. I do want you to know, the clock is ticking.
Chief: Stupid lights went out again…There we go. (Pause) how do you like that, he's gone.
Det: Are you there chief?
Chief: Yes I am here.
Det: I think we found that connection you were looking for between these three and the previous three.
FX: Thump
Cop1: We have the place surrounded!
FX: Thump
Gina: Go away!
Cop 2: One more should do it!
FX: Wooden door breaks!
Cop 1: Let's go men!
Cop 2: Put your hands in the air right now!
Gina: I didn't do anything!
Cop 3: Are you Gina?
Gina: Yes.
Cop 2: Search the place for any clues!
Gina: Why are you doing this to me!?
Cop 1: I found something!
Gina: What is that?
Cop 2: That appears to be a little girls ribbon…This matches the one on the photo of Susan Light!
Cop 3: You make me sick. Gina Matheson, you are under arrest for three counts of murder in the first degree, and six counts of kidnapping! (fade out) You have the right….
Reporter: This just in, a suspect has been arrested for the wave of kidnappings.
Rick: Wait a minute what did he say?
Malina: Huh?
Randy: They caught her! They caught her!
Rick: Shhh! I am trying to hear this!
Tina: BOTH OF YOU! QUIET DOWN!
Sue: Awww.
Randy: YOU DON'T HAVE TO SCREAM!
Malina: …Kids…
Rick: Go figure.
Reporter (back to audible): She is currently being held for questioning…
Rick: So, who wants to go on a trip?
Tina: What for?
Rick: Well I figured you might want to be able to identify the suspect so we know if she is in fact your murderer.
Tina: With pleasure.
Sue: Where we going?
Randy: We are going to the police station! Ummm…Rick?
Rick: Yes?
Randy: Can you show me your costume again later? You look so cool in it.
Rick: Maybe later.
FX: Stalking footsteps on echoing pavement
Detective: So, can you tell me what Susan Light's cloathing was doing in your house?
Gina: I don't know! I never met the girl!
Detective: We found her teddy bear in your room. We also found blood in the house.
Gina: I couldn't tell you. I was away for three weeks.
Detective: Three weeks?
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Gina: I…I work as a writer when I am not babysitting. I was trying to write a novel.
Detective: Do you have anyone who can collaborate your alibi?
Gina: My friends can.
Detective: Likely story, none of your so called friends had any contact with your or visited you during this time. You could have been at your house the whole time.
Gina: But I wasn't! I was at my cabin.
Detective: Your cabin?
Gina: yes, it is a secluded place where I can write in peace.
Detective: Where is this cabin?
Gina: Its… I don't have the directions with me, I leave them at my house in a little black book.
Detective: I am sorry to tell you, there is no little black book that was found in your house!
Gina: But…
Detective: First you kidnap two kids from the park, then you kidnap a co-worker?
Gina: Tina was a friend of mine, she worked so well with kids…
Detective: So that is why you kidnapped her!?
Gina: I didn't say that, I was trying to say I had no ill with her.
Detective: Then on all this, you were the last known person to see the other boy alive.
Gina: I did not kidnap him. I told you, I was attacked while babysitting him!
Detective: Let's look at the facts; You have a direct link to two victims, one of them dead, the other missing when you mysteriously "showed up" again. We found conclusive evidence that the first three victims were in your house being tortured. And you have no alibi that can be backed up! CONFESS!
Randy (distant): Malina! Wait up! I can't run through walls as quick as you!
Malina: You are the one who wanted to play tag.
Sue (distant): Both of you wait up!
Malina: So there she is. I guess that is the suspect they were talking about.
Tina: Wait, that's…Gina?
Malina: You know her?
Tina: Ya, she was really cool to me when I was working at a baby sitter company.
Sue: That's not her.
Malina: That's not the babysitter?
Randy: That is not the woman who kidnapped us.
Tina: I would recognize her voice anywhere. It is not her.
Malina: Then it is best we tell Rick. I guess we are back at square one.
Tina: Gina…good luck, we will clear your name.
Malina (distant): You coming with us?
Tina: Sure thing.
Fade in
Chief: (Whistling)
FX: Walking
FX: Key turns
FX: Door opens.
Chief: I thought I told them to keep the lights on in this place.
FX: Walking, door closes.
Ghost: Good evening.
Chief: The Ghost!? What are you doing back?
Ghost: I came to give you back your files. I have no further need for them.
Chief: And?
Ghost: And, I came to tell you, you have the wrong woman.
Chief: How do you know?
Ghost: We are running out of time, so all I will tell you is that by this time tomorrow, Gina Matheson will be free as will the three missing kids, and you will have yourself a cold blooded murderer groveling at your feet. Remember, this time tomorrow, it will all end.
Chief: Blasted theatrics…SOMEONE GET THE POWER BACK UP! THE LIGHTS ARE OFF AGAIN AND THEY AINT COMING BACK ON!
Dramatic music
Fade into
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Announcer: We now return for the thrilling conclusion to tonight's episode; Meet the Trio.
Boy: Will you let us go now?
Girl: Pretty please?
Teen: I… I don't want to end up like the other three.
Beth: Then do as you are told and I will let you go.
Boy: I WANT TO GO HOME NOW!
FX: Smack.
Beth: That is what you get for disappointing your mother!
Boy: But you are not my mother! My family will find me.
FX: Smack
Boy: Ow! Stop hurting me!
Beth: Your so called family doesn't even love you. You're with a new family now.
Boy: But I don't want to be.
Beth (aggressive): You take that back right now. You are lucky you are too young to understand how good and how much love this family has.
Girl: Can we leave now?
Beth: Fine, if that is how you want it...No food for a whole day! You three best learn manors and quick…or else.
Announcer: Meanwhile, in the office of Rick Hart, Private eye;
Tina: Hey Rick, thanks for taking us to see our parents today.
Rick: No problem, I felt it was my obligation.
Randy: So how did you learn how to sneak in and out of that guy's office like that?
Rick: That was fun huh?
Randy: All you did was hide in some big tube.
Rick: It is called a ventilation shaft. It takes less then a second to jump into it, and scale up. Nothing special, but I am sure it looks eerie from his perspective.
Malina: So now that we are on square one, what do you plan to do?
Rick: That is my secret.
FX: Knock on door.
Rick: And here it is. *ahem* Yes?
Linda: Hey Rick?
Rick: Yes?
FX: Door opens
Linda: The police chief called, said he wanted to know if you could come over to his place for what he called, "Poker Night."
Rick: Tell him it is a sure thing. Thank you Linda, I need time to go over my case files so can you shut the door please.
Linda (disappointed): Sure, no problem.
Tina: You are so mean to her. She totally likes you.
Malina: That is what I tell him every time. He just doesn't listen. So Rick, how did you score in for the Poker Night? You know you no longer are on the close buddy list since you left the force.
Rick: True,but because the chief likes me, likes to bring his work home, no doubt he will be talking with the whole crew who will know this case inside and out, and will want my opinion on the issue. So naturally I am on the substitution list…should someone not show up.
Malina: What did you do?
Rick: Had his secretary owe me a favor and made him run errands all night for pointless stuff for a nonexistent case.
Malina: You are evil.
Rick: So sis, you want to help me bring in the dough like usual?
Tina: What does that mean?
Malina: It means I go around telling Rick what everyone is holding.
Randy: You are the man!
Sue: Isn't that cheating?
Tina: Very!
Rick: By the end of tonight, we shall be only steps away from our murderer.
Malina: Time is ticking, perhaps is it not better to be closer to finding the children then the murderer getting caught.
Rick: Let's just hope we can do both.
Fade in
Background noise: Clock ticking
Chief: Rick, I am glad you can make it. Sit down.
Rick: Sorry I am late. I just got the call. What an unexpected surprise.
Detective: What is he doing here!?
Chief: Easy, we are here to play a game.
Rick: May I sit here?
Chief: Go right ahead.
Rick: Stroker, I haven't seen you in a long time. How is the coroners office doing these days?
Stroker: Those kids…working on what happened to them… that was just wrong.
Background Fx: People playing cards.
Rick: So I hear you got a suspect?
Chief: Yes, and we can connect her to both sets.
Rick: Does she fit the profile?
Stroker: Well, judging by the angles of some of the inflicted wounds, we thought she would be about Five foot six.
Rick: Profiles don't always work though? So what was the motive?
Huck: Well judging from the turn of events, I would say it was a possession issue.
Rick: What does that mean Doctor Huck?
Huck: It fits with the suspects job.
Rick: Meaning?
Huck: This person wanted to fill a motherly roll. As such she picked a job that would surround her with kids and responsibility. But eventually, it consumed her. Like a babysitter.
Malina: Or a teacher.
Rick: A teacher?
Chief: What was that?
Rick: Um…Like a grade school teacher. They interact with kids for half a day if not the majority depending on their responsibilities…I am sorry, but I must be going now.
Chief: Where you going? (getting distant)
Rick: I got some paperwork that has to be done soon. I am glad I got to stop by if just for a minute. Later.
Malina: What is the rush?
Rick: The case is near it's end. Did I ever tell you, you are a genius?
Malina: What did I do?
Rick: You helped me build a profile without even thinking.
Malina: I did?
Rick: We are looking for a teacher who is surrounded by kids that she can never call her own. It must be maddeding.
Malina: Are you sure?
Rick: There is only one way to find out. I must talk with Gina.
Fade out.
FX: Footsteps hurrying.
Guard: Pardon me, but who are you?
Goth S.: My name is Goth Seth; I must speak with Gina Matheson. I have a written permission directly from the Chief himself.
Guard: Let me see. Looks legal. Okay, go one in.
FX: Door Opens and closes.
Goth S: You must be Gina.
Gina: And you are?
Goth S: I am the man who is going to free you. I need you to verify something. Are you friends with any teachers?
Gina: What kind of question is that?
Goth S.: And are any of them either unwed, or express grief about wanting a family?
Gina: What are you going on about?
Goth S.: Did this person, should she exist, know about your former coworker Tina?
Gina: Yes.
Goth S.: And did this person, know you would be alone, babysitting that boy who was kidnapped.
(Pause)
Goth S.: And did this person, know you would be away for a period of three weeks?
Gina: No way. It can't be…
Goth S.: This person is pretending to be your friend. What is her name?
Gina: Beth wouldn't do that to me.
Goth S.: Did you say Beth? I ran a profile of her at the school one of the victims went to, Susan Light's school to be precise. She was a teacher there. Susan Light would play with a boy named Randy. She kidnapped both of them.
Gina: And I told her everything I knew about Tina…I didn't know.
Goth S.: How did she kidnap the boy later on?
Gina: She referred me to the job.
Goth S.: So she knew the parent would be away, and you would be all alone. She also had intimate knowledge of the location. Gina, if you want to prove your innocence; call her. Tell her to come over. Don't confront her, just pretend you feel weak. Do that, and you may save the lives of three people.
FX: Phone Rings
Beth: Hello
Gina: You got to help me…I don't know what to do. I think I can crack any moment. Please come and see me. I just need someone to talk to.
Beth: Sure thing. I will be right over soon.
FX: Phone Hangs up.
Beth: Doesn't matter, the evidence will send you strait to a conviction.
FX: Knock on door.
Chief: Come in.
Detective: We got a guy named Goth Seth who came to see the prisoner. Said he had your permission.
Chief: Goth Seth? Never heard that name before.
Detective: So you did not give him permission.
Chief: No, I did not.
Detective: Very well. What should I do?
Chief: Goth Seth? Eh?
Detective: What's on your mind?
Chief (laughs): Goth Seth is an anagram!
Detective: What?
Chief: Look her. Move the lettering around and you get…
Detective: …The Ghost.
Detective: Nothing. He left and soon after…some dame came in.
Chief: Who?
Detective: Verified herself as Beth…
Chief: That's it!
Detective: What is?
Chief: He wants us to keep tabs on her. Quickly I want you to look up everything you can on this woman. Now!
Detective: What's going on?
Chief: Perhaps Mr. Ghost thinks she is the killer.
Dramatic music.
Fade out
Beth: I will see you later. Trust me, stay strong and you will beat these charges they have on you.
Gina: Thanks for believing in me.
Beth: You would do the same for me. Bye... (To herself) that fool.
FX: Foot steps.
FX: Car Door opens and closes.
Rick: So kids, is that her?
Randy: The way she walks, I remember it.
Sue: That's her voice. I know it.
Tina: That's the woman who killed us. Rick, why don't you stop her now?
Rick: As my sister said, we need to find the others first. And I have a feeling she will lead us strait to them.
Malina: Let's just hope the cops are on the trail you left them.
FX: Car motors speed up.
Fade to
Background: Car moving
Malina: We have been following her for thirty minutes, she must be taking us to Gina's cabin.
Tina: You think she is on to us?
Rick: No way, not in this weather. She is more concentrated on the road infront of her then on us.
Randy: She is pulling over!
Rick: It is time then. This is the end of her rope. You three ready?
Sue: I don't know. She still scares me.
Tina: Remember, there is nothing she can do to us, we are already dead. Even bullets and armies cant stop us.
Randy: I'm ready!
Sue: Me too.
Rick: Then she shall meet the full force of, The Ghost.
Dramatic music
Teen: I don't think I can go on.
Boy: So…hungry.
Girl: Be quiet she will hear us.
Tina: Wow, this place his huge.
Teen: I can't do this. I can't do this!
Tina: I know you can't hear me. But please, help is coming.
Teen: I…
Tina: We are coming to save you. Be strong.
Boy: Are you okay?
Teen: I…think…
Tina: I want you to know, she is going down for what she has done to us.
Teen: They are coming for us.
Girl: They are?
Teen: I can sense them.
Beth: I thought I told you to be quiet!
Teen: They are coming for us!
Beth: What did you say?
FX: electricity short circuit
Beth: What the?
Teen: They're already here.
Beth: You keep your mouth shut. I will be back.
FX: Walking away.
FX: Stealth footsteps.
Ghost: If you stay silent and calm, I will get you out of here. The police are on their way.
Teen: How did you?
Ghost: I made sure they tailed my car, and I tailed hers. Ugh, that's the last of them.
Boy: I can move!
Ghost: She is coming back, run, this will not be pretty.
FX: sets of footsteps run off.
Ghost: Run!
Beth: What was that noise…My babies! What did you do with them!?
Ghost: They are free and guess where they will be going. Home with their rightful family, you destructive, evil, manipulative…
Beth: Who do you think you are?!
Ghost: I am the messenger of those you have killed. I am called, The Ghost.
Beth: You will die for ruining my family! You ruined everything!
Ghost: Just like you ruined the lives of three people and countless others by your simple greed. You make me sick.
Beth: I'll kill you!
FX: Running, halts
Beth: Let go of me!
Ghost: I think you should see what I see.
FX: Thump
Beth: You would shove a woman like me? Is that all you can do?
Randy: That isn't all he can do.
Beth: You!
Randy: Why did you kill me?
Beth: I…
Sue: Why did you take me away from my mommy?
Beth: Quiet!
Tina: No, we have been quiet for too long.
Beth: Not you…
Tina: I told you death can stop me.
Beth: But I killed you, I saw you die.
Tina: What are you going to do, kill me again. You can't kill the killed.
Beth: Stay away from me!
Randy: You ruined my life!
Sue: You made everyone I love cry!
Beth: Please, go away!
Tina: No…now its time you go away. I told you… I would stop you.
Beth: Go away. Go away! GO AWAY! (Screams as loud as she cans)…
Tina: You are a sick piece of work. Come on gang…our job is done here. Say goodbye to Rick.
Trio: Goodbye Rick
Ghost: I wish they wouldn't say my name in front of my victim.
Beth: (chanting "go away")
Fade out
Dramatic music.
Announcer: The Ghost and all characters are copyright by Supernatural Magazine Monthly. All characters living or dead are fictitious and any similarities are practically coincidental. All Rights reserved.
End.
© 2009 Daniel RodriguezAuthor's Note
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