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[ LIVING ROOM - NIGHT]

LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

By omar magdyPublished 5 months ago 3 min read
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[ LIVING ROOM - NIGHT]

The room is dimly lit, with a flickering lamp casting eerie shadows on the walls. JANE, a smart and resilient detective in her late 30s, is seated at a cluttered desk covered in crime scene photographs, newspaper clippings, and suspect profiles. She anxiously paces back and forth, deep in thought.

[Jane paces back and forth, her face reflecting determination and curiosity.]

JANE (whispering to herself)

There's something missing, something we've overlooked. I can feel it.

[ POLICE STATION - DAY]

Jane sits across from DETECTIVE ROBERTS, a seasoned investigator known for his gruff demeanor. Roberts eyes her suspiciously, making Jane slightly uncomfortable.

ROBERTS

You've been working on this case for weeks, Jane. Any leads?

JANE

(leaning forward)

I've dug through every piece of evidence, interviewed all the witnesses, but nothing adds up. There's a missing thread.

[ ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT]

Jane stands in the middle of a derelict warehouse, her flashlight illuminating the gloomy space. She discovers a hidden compartment, revealing a stack of cash and a bloodstained knife. Her eyes widen in realization.

[JANE gasps, shock and revelation evident on her face.]

[SUSPECT'S APARTMENT - DAY]

Jane confronts SUSPECT, a nervous and twitchy individual with darting eyes.

SUSPECT

(stammering)

I swear, I had nothing to do with it! I was framed!

JANE

(raising an eyebrow)

Framed, huh? That's a convenient excuse.

[INT. FORENSIC LAB - DAY]

Jane observes as FORENSIC EXPERTS analyze fingerprints found on the murder weapon. They exchange worried glances.

FORENSIC EXPERT 1

These prints... they belong to someone else. Not the suspect.

[Jane's face shows a mix of confusion and intrigue.]

[EXT. GRAVEYARD - NIGHT]

Jane stands alone in the eerie graveyard, a shallow grave at her feet. She glances at a locket she's been carrying, containing a photograph. The wind howls mournfully.

[JANE kneels down and holds back tears, her face displaying a mix of sorrow and determination.]

JANE (voiceover)

I must find the truth, for those who can no longer speak.

[ INTERROGATION ROOM - DAY]

Jane interrogates a CRIMINAL MASTERMIND, calmly sipping a cup of tea.

CRIMINAL MASTERMIND

(smiling)

You're getting closer, detective. But can you handle the truth?

[Jane's face tightens, a resolute fire burning in her eyes.]

JANE

(smirking)

Try me, I'm not afraid of the truth.

[ POLICE STATION - NIGHT]

Jane triumphantly presents her findings to a room filled with detectives. ROBERTS, now grudgingly impressed, looks at her with newfound respect.

ROBERTS

Well done, Jane. A detective in the making.

[Jane's face beams with pride.]

[EXT. ROOFTOP - SUNSET]

Jane, back at her apartment, gazes at the breathtaking sunset. She clutches a file containing her next unsolved case, ready to dive into another web of intrigue and deception.

[JANE smiles, her face portraying a mix of satisfaction and eagerness for the next challenge.]

[INSERT SHOT: Title card appears - "Unraveled Truth"]

[EXT. ROOFTOP - SUNSET]

Jane, back at her apartment, gazes at the breathtaking sunset. She clutches a file containing her next unsolved case, ready to dive into another web of intrigue and deception.

[JANE smiles, her face portraying a mix of satisfaction and eagerness for the next challenge.]

[INSE[JANE smiles, her face portraying a mix of satisfaction and eagerness for the next challenge.]

RT SHOT: Title card appears - "Unraveled Truth"]

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