MAIN CHARACTERS:

• JULIE: (Adult, Female) A quirky mid-20s nerd in a vibrant sweater, fiercely curious and direct, her warmth hides a frustration with evasions.

• TOM: (Adult, Male) An awkward mid-20s loner, fidgety and evasive, whose nervous charm conceals a bizarre secret threatening his budding connection.

SYNOPSIS: In the cluttered glow of a dimly lit apartment, Julie presses Tom to unravel his mysterious monthly disappearances, her earnest affection clashing with his jittery deflections. As their conversation deepens, Tom’s startling confession of a supernatural truth hangs in the air, met with Julie’s laughter and skepticism, pushing their fragile bond to the brink. The scene hums with emotional stakes and unspoken longing, offering actors a chance to navigate the delicate balance of vulnerability and disbelief in a moment where truth feels like a fairy tale.

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