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I had left the knife on the counter, I couldn’t be bothered cleaning the stains from the meat. I watched it as it lay there. It attracted a rat, it quickly lapped at the residue left by the cut of meat. It noticed the splattered meat on the floor and took a chunk out of it. Once satisfied, it scampered back to its home at an abnormal speed.

My attention turned back to the knife, and with the naked eye, I could see the stains bloom out and tarnish the polished steel, the greed of the drying dregs branching outwards and morphing the surface that it covered. It couldn't push further than that.

Soon, the steel itself began to brown, rust eating away at its metal flesh, overpowering the blemishes and taking their place in the tarnishing of the surface. It slowly turns coarse and dull, the rust ready to detach from the surface, waiting to be released as free flying particles of metal dust. But nothing disturbs it, and the rust stays captive in the prison of the surface on which it has grown.

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Student Example:

There is a shot of a bed with a teddy bear lying on the pillows. The teddy bear is really old. It’s scruffy and a bit stained. One of its arms has been torn off and re-sewn back on. One of the eyes has been replaced by a button.

The bear then starts to shift. Its arm doesn’t have the stitching that fixed it anymore and the bear's hair is a little lighter and fluffier, not as stained.

Then the final shift occurs. The bear has both its eyes back and there isn’t a single stain on it. The hair is a warm sandy colour compared to the darker dirty colour it was before, and the fur is soft, not compressed to its body from years of cuddles.

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From Monty

Object - A kitchen knife It’s summer by the way

Vignette one 6pm - The silver knife is gleaming in the still hanging sun, lying on the table abandoned by the butler, is left without anything on it but the reflection light on the silver front.

Vignette Two 630pm - The silver knife is being held like a dagger, and then sliced through the tomato as if drawing blood. Then Slices more across collecting the tomato blood and cutting it into thin slices.

Vignette three 7pm - The Silver knife lies abandoned again, its tomato blood still splashed across the knife, slightly gleaming in the setting sun.

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Object - A kitchen knife

It’s summer by the way

Vignette one

6pm - The silver knife is gleaming in the still hanging sun, lying on the table abandoned by the butler, is left without anything on it but the reflection light on the silver front.

Vignette Two

630pm - The silver knife is being held like a dagger, and then sliced through the tomato as if drawing blood. Then Slices more across collecting the tomato blood and cutting it into thin slices.

Vignette three

7pm - The Silver knife lies abandoned again, its tomato blood still splashed across the knife, slightly gleaming in the setting sun.

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A pirate who hates the world but loves their crew.

Backstory: narrated by protag

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History is written by the victors. So, of course, the world is run by them too. Victors enjoy the opulence of their power, and laze around on plush cushions, chewing on sweet, plump fruits, and whatever else they desire, as they order their subordinates around all day. The good thing about that, is that they rarely do any of the grunt work themselves, so they can't catch you. However, the bad thing, is that those who do the grunt work, typically excel in physical force. I've found that neither are very strategic.

Imagine a humble village, just on the shoreline. Humble people, doing humble work, living humble lives. Victors don't care much for humility.

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present:

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"Man the sails, we've got visitors!" she yelled out, "darling, take the wheel would you?" she said to her first mate. She had noticed one of her crew leaning over the edge of the ship, staring blankly at the water.

"And what are you thinking?" her voice startled the new member out of her thoughts.

"Just a bit sea sick," she mumbled. The captain helped her stand up and lead her below deck.

"Get some shut-eye and report to me when you wake up."

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The pirate who hates the world

I was the prince—the golden heir, born into promise. The future was mine. Until he happened.
One lie. One whisper. That’s all it took. Suddenly, I was the traitor, the imposter. They turned on me like wolves.
They say I snapped—threw my brother into the sea out of jealousy. Banished, branded a pirate, left with only the few who still believed in me.
But here’s the truth: he’s alive, wearing a stolen crown. He framed me, killed the only witness, and played the hero.
I don’t want the throne. I want the truth out. Let them fear the pirate prince—because I’m coming for justice.

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Create an origin story to match the villain and / or anti-hero:

- A master thief who only steals from corrupt corporations and CEOs.

- A police-officer who moonlights as a hitman for the mob.

- A pirate who hates the world but loves his or her crew.

- An evil scientist determined to use modern AI technology to enslave the world.

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..how rotten is your villain, really? This might change throughout the term...

1. EVIL...bad to the bone! 😈

2. Wicked, just Rotten! 👿

3. Wretched and Dastardly 🦹‍♀️

4. Corrupt and Cruel 🤑

5. Regrettable, unfavourable... 💩

6. Questionable character 🙊

7. Brooding and Jaded🙄

8. Reluctantly participating...😎

9. Absolute suck up, goodie two shoes! 🤓

10. Steals from the rich and gives to the poor! 🏹

11. The proud hero... a little stubborn 🦸

12. Angelic and Pure 👼

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Character One: Did you manage to get it, bub?

Character Two: Of course.

(They hold up the item.)

Nobody suspects a thing.

Character One: Oh wow, good job.

(They clap their hands together.)

I still can't believe you did that. Very impressive. Very sly darling.

Character Two: When tonight is over, everything changes. Don't forget that.

(They put the item in a duffle bag.)

Character One: Yes, yes darling. I know.

(They wave their hand.)

Character Two: Good. Three minutes till showtime. You ready?

Character One: Darling, I was born ready. The question is, are you? You roped me into this bub, remember that.

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Josh : Did you manage to get it or not?

Max : Right here ( He hands over a package) nobody suspects a thing!

Josh : I can't believe we are doing this, it is so risky!. I don't feel very confident about this....

Max : Well.. after tonight everything will change, and our lives will hopefully get better. Ok, just three minutes until showtime.

Josh : Just three minutes! I am not ready for this Max.

Max : Two minutes now, its ok Josh, sort of.

Josh : I will feel better when this is all over.

Max : One minute... 30 second.... 15 seconds... 10 seconds... 5 seconds.. 3,2,1. Lets go.

Josh : ...... Ok, ready

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Character One: Did you manage to get it?

Character Two: Right here. Nobody suspects a thing.

Character One: I still can't believe we're doing this.

Character Two: After tonight, everything changes. Three minutes until showtime. You ready?

Character One: As ready as I'll ever be.

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"Your usual table by the window?"

"I've never been here before."

"My mistake. You look exactly like someone who comes in every Tuesday."

"Interesting. Been working here long?"

"Five years. I know all our regulars."

"And what else do you know?"

"Just that your coffee's getting cold while you keep watching the door."

"I'm meeting a colleague."

"With a gun in your jacket?"

"Restaurant critic. The pen is mightier, as they say."

"Strange. We had another 'critic' last week. Never wrote a word."

"Maybe he found nothing worth writing about."

"Or maybe he found exactly what he was looking for."

"Check, please."

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"Did you bring the envelope?"

"Of course. It's inside my program. Did anyone follow you?"

"No. I took three different cabs just to be sure."

"Smart. When do we make the exchange?"

"During the standing ovation. It'll be too chaotic for anyone to notice."

"What if there isn't one?"

"For this performer? Trust me, there will be."

"The lights are dimming. Remember, we never met before tonight."

"I know. Good luck."

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"Can I get you anything else today?"

"Just the check, please. I've been waiting quite a while."

"Of course. I noticed you've been here for three hours with just a coffee."

"I'm waiting for someone. Is that a problem?"

"Not at all. Though you keep checking your watch and taking photos of the staff."

"Professional habit. I review cafes."

"Funny, you don't look like a food critic."

"And you don't look like just a waiter."

"Your check. Cash only for you, I think."

"How convenient. The register broken again?"

"Only for certain customers."

"I'll be back tomorrow. Same table."

"I'm sure you will. We'll be ready."

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"You always do this. I texted you three times already. We probably will miss the opening now!"

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2nd line ( Fear )

" You're late! can't you ever be on time for anything? We might actually miss the show, this is the last night its playing and I really want to see it !

Hurry! Come ON!"

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You're not only late but you need another ten minutes to get ready? But we might miss the show! Please hurry.

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1st line ( Anger)

" You're late! Well come on, if you don't hurry we might miss the show!"

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I can't believe you're not ready yet! You're already late! If you take any longer we're going to miss the show.

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Mechanical Writing Exercise:

bare bones

built up

3 metaphors & internal illustrations

Bare Bones:

Allie and Drew arrived at a bank.

There were so many people around.

“Do we really have to do this at midday?”

“Yes. I’m busy tonight.”
“We should do it tomorrow night.”

“I’m busy then too.”

“Next week?”

Allie looks around at all the people.

“Yeah, next week.”

They walk back to the van and drive off.

Built Up:

Allie strode towards the entrance, Drew following behind her, clutching the straps of her backpack as they crept into the bank.

It was packed, like trying to shove into a mosh pit halfway through a concert.

“Do we really have to do this at midday?” Drew whispered.
“Yes. I’m busy tonight.” Allie replied playfully.

“What about tomorrow night?”

“Busy.”

“You’re so greedy,” Drew mumbled, “next week?”

Allie did a sweep of their environment.

“Yeah, next week.”

Drew scrambled back to the van, Allie tagged behind her in a leisurely stroll.

“I’m not greedy, people just like me.” she remarked as she started the van, giving Drew a playful nudge.

Setting: bank, midday

Characters: Drew & Allie

What they feel: Drew is anxious & Allie is very nonchalant

3 external details illustrating internal feelings:

“...clutching the straps of her backpack…”

“Allie strode…”

“Drew scrambled back to the van…”

3 metaphors that could be used to describe the situation:

Walking into the lion’s den

A wolf in sheep’s clothing and a sheep in wolf’s clothing

Using a magician’s sleight of hand

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How does it directly opposite the plot/what the character wants/needs?

Want to get rid of nightmares as they start to affect their daily life, but refuse to reach out or find someone who may help, despite having no idea how to get rid of the nightmares; a little self-destructive

They need to defeat the monster so their unwillingness to puts others in danger

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What is your character's flaw?

psych/innocent flaw: their inability/reluctance to reach out, and their habit of bottling up emotions, fear, wants to absolve themself of the responsibility of dealing with a monster

moral/selfish flaw: willing to put others in harm's way to deal with the creature. As they realise they can disappear through timelines they start to commit minor crimes to see how they can get away with it.

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Michael

Flaws =

Speed

to slow to get to the gun

To save James Life

Trust

He trusted a friend too well

He got betrayed

And sent to jail for it

Wants

He wanted to stop his former friend getting the money

He wants to find him

Wants to get back at his former BEST friend for betraying him

Needs

To get out of Jail

Help for his sibling

To avenge his friend who died

To get back the money and the receipt from the bank.

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My Idea: Definitely gothic; kind of a Midnight In Paris/Dracula vibe - the person is transported back in time each time they enter anything pre 1950). Unsolved mysteries (Jack The Ripper or Somerton Man, The Mary Celeste, other ships/whole colonies/treasure that vanished without a trace, where supposed historical figures are buried, the Bermuda Triangle peculiar folklore) are strangely related. Protagonist is supposed to combat the paranormal.

Big Question: Who/what are they fighting? How are the events connected? Why them?

Big Answer: a strange, supernatural, presumably immortal being is wreaking havoc for centuries, the protagonist's family is responsible for keeping it in control, but after scientific enlightenment in the 19th century & the industrial revolution, the family slacked off

3 Reveals: protag sees creature when in time with the first of their ancestors

creature comes to protag's time in their sleep it reveals itself in a dream

creature disguises itself as various historical figures and humans, befriends protag in their world and they figure it out eventually

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The name of the book - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Big Question = What is Draco Malloy trying to find out in the Room of Requirement?

Big Answer = He is trying to figure out the connection between Hogwarts and Borgin and Burke.

What is the moment when the big answer is revealed? How is it revealed?

When Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore get back to Hogsmeade and see the Dark Mark above Hogwarts in Chapter 27. However when they get back it is revealed that the Death Eaters are in Hogwarts and have cast it to lure Dumbledore there under false Pretences.

Dark Mark = Is fired into the sky when Death Eaters kill.

Incantation = MORSMORDE!

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Title: Murder on The Orient Express (2017)

Big Question: Who Killed Ratchett?

Big Answer: all of the passengers were involved in his murder.

Big Reveal: Poirot figures out that a few of the passengers are connected to the Armstrong case throughout the film & at the end he verbalises his train of thought as he pieces together the clues and ties off loose ends

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They are Trapped.

The rusty wooden door is closed and unable to open.

The old silver clock chimes MIDNIGHT.

The howls of a beast ignite the sound of the cabin and a sudden thudding happens.

The only way out is to SURVIVE

The only way is to survive is to RUN!

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Is the "Other" Friend or Foe?

A few weeks ago something landed in the forest. I haven't told anyone. A few weeks ago, farm animals started to go missing. Not enough, but enough for me to notice. I don't think the adults notice.

Sometimes they come back, but their markings have changed. Sometimes they haven't. Sometimes they don't. Sometimes I go back into the forest, to try and find the thing. I go back to the river. There's an extra boulder. A few weeks ago it wasn't there. I try to find an opening, but I can't. I swear there was an opening. I promise I'm not lying.

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He is dead.

The moment he hit the ground James was dead. But the killer Michael is NOT running AWAY.

All he is doing is looking up at the BANK where the BODY was found outside.

The POLICE are closing in.

The BLOOD is on Michael’s hands but he stays STILL.

WHY?

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Why Isn't The Killer Running?

A few months ago, she never would have considered this a possibility. She ran a florists, nothing too important, nothing too exciting, but it was social. A crowd was a rarity, something new.

They had caught her red handed (quite literally). After a year long search, they finally found the killer, assumed responsible for seven suspicious deaths and three missing cases.

The police surrounded her, guns cocked in case of a sudden movement. But there was no movement. She stood there, looking the detective dead in the eyes, a wicked, unnatural smile spread across her face.

-- Isavella

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"Oh, thank god you're here! Right. I've got the ticket, popcorn and drinks. I hope you like Coke Zero. Our door is up to the left. Please tell me you've been to the bathroom already!"

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Terrible Actions, Justifiable Reasons.

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My sister was having a severe asthma attack in the city, and that was the only taxi in sight. In the heat of the moment, I made a split-second decision and took the cab, even though an elderly lady was about to get in.