Dare to enter the Zone and confront your deepest desires, but be warned, not everything is as it seems.
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Prologue:
Near an unnamed and desolate city, beyond the barriers of reality and common sense, lies a place called the Zone. Surrounded by barbed wire and heavily guarded by soldiers, the Zone is known to few and feared by many. The laws of physics bend here, and strange anomalies occur frequently. The Zone is a place where wishes can come true, and desires can be granted, but at a cost. It is a place where one must be careful what they desire, for the consequences can be dire.
This is the story of three men who venture into the Zone in search of their deepest desires. What they find there will change them forever, and leave them questioning the very nature of reality.
Chapter One:
The Stalker walked through the deserted streets of the unnamed city, his gaze fixed firmly on the horizon. He was a man of few words, but his reputation preceded him. He was known as the one who could guide adventurers into the Zone, a place few had ever dared to enter.
It was a bleak day, with a grey sky hanging overhead, and a chill in the air. The Stalker’s long coat flapped behind him in the wind, and his boots clicked against the pavement. He had been summoned by two men, Writer and Professor, who were eager to explore the Zone and have their deepest desires fulfilled.
As he neared their meeting place, the Stalker saw the two men waiting for him. Writer was a disheveled man, with messy hair and a haggard face. He was a writer, plagued by a severe case of writer’s block. He hoped the Zone could unlock his creativity and unleash his literary genius. Professor, on the other hand, was a middle-aged man with a somber demeanor. He was seeking the resurrection of his dead brother, who he believed still lived inside the Zone.
“Are you the Stalker?” asked Writer, his eyes wide with anticipation.
“I am,” replied the Stalker, with a curt nod.
“We’ve been looking for you,” said Professor. “We want to go to the Zone. Can you take us there?”
The Stalker surveyed them both for a moment, sizing them up. He knew the dangers of the Zone all too well. But he also knew the pull of desire, and the lengths people would go to have their deepest wishes granted.
“You understand the risks?” asked the Stalker.
“We do,” said Writer and Professor, almost in unison.
“Very well,” said the Stalker. “Follow me.”
With that, the three men set off on their journey into the Zone.
As they walked, the Stalker warned them of the dangers they would face. He spoke of the anomalies, the creatures that lurked in the shadows, and the twisted nature of reality inside the Zone. But Writer and Professor were undeterred. They were driven by their desires, and the promise of having them fulfilled.
As they approached the border of the Zone, the Stalker instructed them to follow his every move, and to trust him implicitly. The journey ahead was not for the faint of heart.
The men watched as the Stalker used his knowledge of the Zone to navigate them through the barbed wire and past the soldiers. They felt their hearts racing as they entered the Zone, and the laws of physics began to warp and twist. The air grew thick and oppressive, and the landscape was distorted.
Writer and Professor exchanged nervous glances, but the Stalker remained unflappable. He led them deeper into the Zone, his eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger.
As they journeyed ever deeper, the men’s desires began to manifest in eerie ways. Writer’s creative block began to dissolve, and he could feel a flood of ideas pouring into his mind. Professor started to see visions of his late brother, and he grew increasingly convinced that he was still alive.
The Stalker watched them both with a sense of detachment. He knew that the Zone was capable of granting desires, but he also knew that it came at a cost.
They pressed on, deeper into the Zone, until they reached a point where the Stalker stopped them.
“We’re here,” he said ominously.
They had arrived at the entrance to the Room, the area where all desires were said to be granted. But the Stalker warned them that they must make a sacrifice if they wanted to enter.
“What kind of sacrifice?” asked Writer.
“Everything,” said the Stalker. “You must abandon your worldly possessions and trust in the power of the Zone. Your desires will be granted, but the cost will be steep.”
Writer and Professor looked at each other, then back at the Stalker. They knew what they had to do.
They emptied their pockets and placed their belongings on the ground. The Stalker watched without a word as they shed their identities, and became only seekers of desire.
“Are you ready?” asked the Stalker.
“We are,” said Writer and Professor.
The Stalker nodded, then pushed open the door to the Room.
The men stepped inside, their hearts pounding with anticipation. As they entered, they were greeted by a blinding light, and a deafening roar. The Room appeared to be a swirling vortex of energy, with flashes of light and sound cascading through it.
Writer and Professor felt their desires overwhelming them, as they struggled to stay focused. Writer saw his dead wife, and felt tears streaming down his face. Professor saw his brother, and had never felt so alive.
But the Stalker knew better. He warned them that the Room was not a simple wish-granting device, but a portal to something much darker.
As the men began to confront their deepest fears, they realized that everything was not as it seemed. The Zone was not a simple place of desire, but a world of its own, with its own rules.
And as they prepared to leave the Room, they knew that they would never be the same again. The Zone had changed them, and they would never be able to forget the things that they had seen.
Chapter 2: The Prospects of Adventure
The sound of footsteps echoed through the empty streets of the unnamed city as Writer and Professor made their way towards the Stalker’s hideout. They had heard about the Stalker from a friend of a friend and had come seeking his services.
Writer was a struggling author, suffering from a severe case of writer’s block. He had heard that the Zone had the power to grant one’s deepest desires, and he saw this as an opportunity to overcome his creative slump.
Professor, on the other hand, was a physicist who had spent his life studying the strange phenomena that occurred in the Zone. He saw this as a chance to finally uncover the secrets of the mysterious area.
As they approached the Stalker’s hideout, they saw a shadowy figure standing at the entrance. This was the Stalker, a man of few words and many skills. He greeted them with a nod and led them inside.
The hideout was a dark and dingy place, filled with maps and strange contraptions. The Stalker sat them down at a table and began to outline the dangers of the Zone.
“Many have entered the Zone seeking their desires,” he said, “but few have returned. The Zone is a place of great power, but it can also be a place of great danger.”
Writer and Professor listened intently, their eyes wide with excitement and fear.
“The soldiers guard the perimeter of the Zone,” said the Stalker, “but they can be evaded with skill and cunning. Once inside, we must be careful to avoid the anomalies that occur. They can be unpredictable and deadly.”
Writer and Professor nodded, eager to begin their journey.
“But why do you want to go to the Zone?” asked the Stalker. “What is it that you seek?”
Writer spoke first. “I want to overcome my writer’s block,” he said. “I want to be able to write again, to create something that will be remembered.”
Professor nodded in agreement. “And I want to uncover the secrets of the Zone,” he said. “I want to understand the anomalies and the power they hold.”
The Stalker nodded. “Very well,” he said. “I will guide you to the Zone and to the Room, where your desires will be granted. But you must be prepared to make sacrifices.”
Writer and Professor exchanged nervous glances. “What kind of sacrifices?” asked Writer.
“You must leave behind your worldly possessions,” said the Stalker. “They will only weigh you down and distract you from your true desires. You must trust in the power of the Zone.”
Writer and Professor hesitated for a moment, but then nodded in agreement. They were willing to make whatever sacrifices were necessary to achieve their goals.
“Very well,” said the Stalker. “We will leave at dawn. You must be prepared for anything.”
With that, he disappeared into the shadows, leaving Writer and Professor to contemplate the journey ahead.
Their hearts were filled with excitement and anticipation, but also with a nagging sense of fear. Would they be able to survive the dangers of the Zone? Would they be able to confront their deepest desires and fears?
Only time would tell.
Chapter 3: Entering the Zone
The air in the Zone was thick with an eerie, unnatural energy that pressed in on the trio like a living thing. The landscape was twisted and surreal, with trees that looked like they’d been formed from liquid metal and rocks that glowed with an otherworldly light.
Stalker led the way, his steps sure and confident as he navigated the treacherous terrain. Writer and Professor followed close behind, their eyes wide with wonder and fear.
Everywhere they looked, they could see the effects of the Zone’s bizarre physics. Objects floated in mid-air, defying gravity. The trees seemed to pulse with a strange energy that was almost palpable.
Stalker warned the men to be careful, to watch out for the anomalies that plagued the Zone. There were areas where time flowed differently, where the laws of physics were suspended entirely.
As they walked, they encountered strange, otherworldly creatures. Some looked like distorted versions of normal animals, while others were completely alien in appearance. They seemed to be drawn to the trio, watching them with curious, unblinking eyes.
Writer was both fascinated and terrified by the creatures. He’d always been a bit of an outsider, fascinated by the strange and unusual. But the things he was seeing in the Zone were beyond anything he’d ever imagined.
Professor, on the other hand, seemed to be growing more and more uneasy with each passing moment. He kept muttering to himself, as if he was trying to remind himself of something important.
They walked for what felt like hours, their progress slow and steady. Stalker was constantly on the lookout for signs of danger, his senses sharp and alert.
Suddenly, they came to a clearing in the midst of the twisted landscape. In the center of the clearing stood a strange, pulsing object that seemed to hum with a deep, powerful energy.
Stalker stopped, pointing at the object. “That’s a vortex,” he said. “It’s one of the more dangerous anomalies in the Zone. The laws of physics are suspended near the vortex, and anyone who gets too close risks being pulled in.”
Writer felt a thrill of fear and excitement. He’d come to the Zone to experience something beyond the mundane, to find something that would break him out of his creative rut. And here it was, right in front of him.
But Professor looked decidedly uneasy. “Perhaps we should avoid it,” he said. “It doesn’t seem safe.”
Stalker gave him a wry smile. “Nothing in the Zone is safe,” he said. “But that’s part of the thrill, isn’t it?”
Writer felt a sudden surge of courage. He stepped forward, drawn to the vortex like a moth to a flame. He could feel the energy pulsing from it, a deep, powerful force that seemed to resonate with his very soul.
Suddenly, there was a loud crackling noise, and Writer felt a sudden jolt of energy. He stumbled backwards, disoriented and dizzy.
Stalker caught him before he fell. “That was close,” he said, his voice tense. “The vortex is even more powerful than I thought.”
Writer looked up at him, his heart racing. “What just happened?” he asked.
Stalker looked grim. “You got too close,” he said. “But don’t worry, you’re fine.”
Writer wasn’t so sure. He felt a strange buzzing sensation in his head, like he’d been electrocuted. But he pushed the sensation aside, eager to see what other wonders the Zone had in store for him.
They continued on, deeper into the Zone. The landscape grew even more twisted and bizarre, the anomalies more dangerous and powerful.
They encountered areas where gravity seemed to be suspended entirely, where objects floated in mid-air. They passed through patches of distorted space-time, where things seemed to move faster or slower than they should.
At one point, they passed through a patch of distorted space-time that sent them hurtling back through their own memories. Writer saw flashes of his childhood, of his wife, of all the moments that had shaped him into the person he was today.
Professor, meanwhile, seemed to be struggling with something. He kept glancing around nervously, as if he was being followed.
Finally, he spoke up. “I don’t think we should be here,” he said. “This place…it’s not natural.”
Stalker gave him a bemused smile. “Nothing in the Zone is natural,” he said. “But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth experiencing.”
They continued on, deeper into the Zone. The landscape grew even more twisted and bizarre, the anomalies more dangerous and powerful.
At last, they came to a strange, shimmering wall that seemed to stretch on for miles in either direction. Stalker stopped in front of it, his expression solemn.
“This is the border,” he said. “Beyond this point lies the Room.”
Writer and Professor looked at each other, both of them filled with a sense of awe and apprehension. They’d come this far, but what lay ahead was still a complete mystery.
Stalker led them forward, towards the shimmering wall. As they approached, Writer could feel a strange energy building, a deep, powerful force that seemed to be emanating from the wall.
Suddenly, the wall parted like a curtain, revealing a path that led deep into the heart of the Zone.
The Room was waiting, and they were ready for whatever lay ahead.
Chapter 4: The Journey Within
As the trio journeyed deeper into the Zone, the anomalies became more frequent and more dangerous. The air was thick with a humming energy, and the landscape was twisted into shapes and angles that should not have been possible. But despite the dangers, Writer and Professor were captivated by the strange and wondrous sights that surrounded them.
For Writer, the creative block that had been plaguing him for months began to fade away. Ideas flowed freely into his mind, and he jotted them down in a notebook he carried with him. He felt alive, as if he had been reborn in this surreal landscape.
Meanwhile, Professor was experiencing something altogether different. He began to see visions of his late brother, who had died in a tragic accident several years ago. At first, he was overjoyed to see his brother again, but as the visions became more frequent and more vivid, he began to question whether what he was seeing was real.
Stalker watched the two men closely, aware of the dangers that lurked in the Zone. He knew that the Zone had a way of granting people’s desires, but that those desires often came with a heavy price. He warned Writer and Professor to be cautious, but they were too caught up in their own experiences to listen.
As they continued their journey, the anomalies grew stronger. They encountered pockets of zero gravity, where they could float through the air without any apparent cause. They saw animals that should not have existed, creatures with too many eyes or too many limbs. They heard sounds that were otherworldly, like music played on instruments that had never been invented.
And all the while, their desires grew stronger. Writer wanted to see his wife again, to hold her in his arms and tell her how much he loved her. Professor wanted to know why his brother had died, to understand the meaning behind his loss.
Stalker knew that they were getting closer to the Room, the place where all desires were granted. But he also knew that the price of entry was steep. To enter the Room, they would have to make a sacrifice.
He warned them of this as they approached a narrow gorge, where the ground shuddered and shook as if something monstrous were stirring beneath it. The gorge was the gateway to the Room, and Stalker explained that they would have to leave their possessions behind if they wanted to enter.
Writer and Professor were hesitant, but their desires were too strong to resist. They emptied their pockets, leaving behind wallets, phones, and other trinkets. Stalker did the same, and then led them across the gorge.
As they crossed, the ground beneath their feet grew more unstable. Rocks tumbled down to the depths below, and the air grew thick with a strange mist. But they pressed on, drawn by the promise of their desires.
As they emerged on the other side, they saw the Room in the distance. It was a shimmering, pulsating mass of energy, like a living thing. They could feel its power emanating from it, and they knew that their desires were within reach.
But Stalker warned them one last time. “Be careful,” he said. “The Room is not what you think it is. It will give you what you want, but it will also take something from you. Something important.”
Writer and Professor didn’t hear Stalker’s warning. They were too entranced by the Room, too caught up in their own desires. They ran towards it, their hopes and dreams carried on the wind.
And Stalker followed behind them, knowing that he might be the only one who could save them from themselves.
Chapter 5: The Sacrifice
The three men stood at the edge of a vast, empty plain, their eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of danger. The air was thick and humid, and a faint gray haze hung over the landscape, obscuring their view of the distant mountains.
Writer and Professor clutched their backpacks tightly, their faces tense with anticipation. They had come so far, risked so much to reach this point, and they knew that the next few hours would determine the success or failure of their quest.
Stalker stood a few paces away, his eyes scanning the horizon with a calm, calculating expression. He was dressed in his usual ragged clothing, his hair and beard unkempt and wild.
“This is it,” he said finally, turning to face his companions. “We’re entering the heart of the Zone now. Anything could happen.”
Writer and Professor nodded, their eyes fixed on Stalker with a mixture of fear and admiration. They had never met anyone like him before, a man who seemed to know every inch of the Zone and the dangers it posed.
“What do we do?” Writer asked, his voice trembling slightly.
Stalker smiled grimly. “We must make a sacrifice,” he said. “If we want to reach the Room, we must abandon our worldly possessions and trust in the power of the Zone.”
Writer and Professor exchanged a quick glance, the weight of Stalker’s words sinking in. They had heard rumors of such sacrifices before, but they had never imagined that they would have to make one themselves.
“What kind of sacrifice?” Professor asked, his voice low.
Stalker shrugged. “It could be anything,” he said. “A cherished possession, a memory, a part of yourself. The Zone demands a price for its power, and we must be willing to pay it.”
Writer and Professor exchanged another glance, this one more fraught with uncertainty. What kind of sacrifice would they have to make? What would they have to give up to reach the Room?
Stalker seemed to sense their unease, for he took a step closer to them and placed a hand on each of their shoulders.
“Listen to me,” he said. “The Zone is not a forgiving place. It will test you in ways you cannot imagine. But if you can endure its trials and tribulations, if you can make the necessary sacrifice, then you will be rewarded beyond your wildest dreams.”
Writer and Professor nodded, their eyes fixed on Stalker with a mixture of fear and hope. They wanted to believe him, to trust in his wisdom and experience. But the stakes were so high, and the price of failure so steep.
“Are you ready?” Stalker asked, his voice low.
Writer and Professor exchanged one final glance, then nodded in unison.
“We’re ready,” they said.
Stalker smiled, his eyes twinkling with excitement. He seemed to be enjoying this, relishing the opportunity to lead these two men into the heart of the Zone and push them to their limits.
“Good,” he said. “Then let’s begin.”
And with that, the three men set off into the unknown, their hearts heavy with anticipation and fear. They knew that the next few hours would be the most difficult of their lives, but they also knew that the rewards for success would be beyond their wildest dreams.
As they journeyed deeper into the Zone, the air grew thicker and the landscape grew stranger. The trees twisted and contorted into grotesque shapes, while the ground beneath their feet seemed to shift and writhe like a living thing.
Writer and Professor stumbled and fell several times, their legs growing increasingly weary from the rough terrain. But Stalker seemed to glide effortlessly through the chaos, his body moving with a grace and ease that seemed almost supernatural.
Finally, after what seemed like hours, they arrived at a small clearing. In the center of the clearing was a small plateau, and on the plateau stood a peculiar structure that seemed to shimmer in the dim light.
Stalker pointed to the structure. “That’s the gate,” he said. “We must pass through it to reach the Room.”
Writer and Professor exchanged a quick glance, their hearts beating faster with excitement and fear. They had come so far, risked so much, and now they were finally within reach of their goal.
But Stalker was not finished yet. “Before we can pass through the gate,” he said, “we must make the sacrifice.”
Writer and Professor nodded, their eyes fixed on Stalker with a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. What kind of sacrifice would he demand now?
“Take out your backpacks,” Stalker said, his voice low. “Empty them of everything except the bare essentials. Leave everything else here, on the ground.”
Writer and Professor hesitated for a moment, then did as they were told. They emptied their backpacks of all the supplies they had brought with them, leaving them scattered on the ground.
Stalker nodded approvingly. “Good,” he said. “Now take off your shoes and socks, and leave them here as well.”
Writer and Professor exchanged another glance, then did as they were told. They took off their shoes and socks, leaving them next to their backpacks on the ground.
“Now stand here,” Stalker said, pointing to a spot on the ground in front of the gate. “And close your eyes.”
Writer and Professor exchanged one final glance, then closed their eyes and stood still, waiting for Stalker to reveal the final part of their sacrifice.
For several minutes, there was nothing but the sound of their breathing and the rustling of the trees in the wind. Then, suddenly, there was a faint humming sound, like the buzzing of a thousand bees.
Writer and Professor opened their eyes and looked around, their hearts beating faster with anticipation and fear. They saw Stalker standing a few paces away, his hands raised above his head, a look of intense concentration on his face.
And then, just as suddenly as it had begun, the humming stopped. Writer and Professor looked around, their eyes wide with wonder and amazement.
The ground beneath their feet had changed. It was no longer rough and uneven, but smooth and polished, like the surface of a mirror. And on the surface of the ground, they could see faint, flickering images, like the reflections of distant stars.
“What is this?” Writer asked, his voice trembling.
Stalker smiled, his eyes sparkling with excitement. “This is the Zone,” he said. “This is its power. And now, you must walk across it.”
Writer and Professor exchanged another glance, then stepped forward onto the smooth, polished surface. They felt a strange sensation, like a mild electrical charge, coursing through their bodies.
And then, suddenly, the images on the surface of the ground began to change. They saw images of their past, of their present, and of things that had never existed before. They saw their deepest fears, their wildest dreams, and everything in between.
Writer and Professor stumbled and fell several times, their legs growing increasingly weak as they struggled to keep their balance. But Stalker urged them on, his voice a low, insistent whisper.
“Keep going,” he said. “Don’t give up. This is what you came here for. This is the power of the Zone.”
And finally, after what seemed like an eternity, they made it to the other side. They looked back at the gate, their eyes wide with wonder and amazement.
The sacrifice was over. And now, they were ready to face the Room itself.
Chapter 6: The Temptations of the Room
As they enter the Room, the men are awed by the sight before them. It is a vast, empty space, with walls made of an indescribable material that seems to change color and texture every time they blink. In the center of the room, there is a pedestal, glowing with an ethereal light. It is here that all desires are supposed to be granted.
Writer is the first to move forward, drawn to the pedestal with an almost primal urge. He steps up to it and places his hand on the surface. Suddenly, he is overcome by a wave of emotion. He sees his wife, Mary, standing before him, smiling. She looks just as she did when she was alive, before the cancer took her. He can smell her perfume, feel the softness of her skin. He is overwhelmed with joy and sadness all at once, and tears stream down his face.
Professor is next to approach the pedestal. He too feels an intense surge of emotion as he touches it. He sees his brother, Alex, standing before him, alive and well. Alex had died in a car accident years ago, and Professor had never fully come to terms with his loss. Now, seeing him again, he feels a mix of relief and anger.
Stalker watches the two men with a mixture of awe and concern. He knows that the Room has a tendency to play tricks on the mind, to create illusions that seem all too real. He must warn the men, but he knows that they are already deeply under the Room’s spell.
Writer is lost in his memories, reliving moments from his life with Mary. He can hear her voice in his head, telling him how much she loves him. He is so caught up in the illusion that he doesn’t notice when she starts to change.
Mary’s features begin to warp and distort, becoming twisted and grotesque. Her eyes turn red, and her teeth become jagged and stained. She lunges at Writer, snarling like an animal.
Writer screams, recoiling in horror. He stumbles backwards, falling to the ground. He looks up to see Professor, who is now holding a gun, aiming it at him.
“What the hell is going on?” Writer cries, scrambling to his feet.
Professor’s face is cold and expressionless. “I have to do it, Writer. I have to kill you.”
Writer backs away, trying to reason with Professor, but it’s no use. Professor is convinced that Writer is not real, that he is just an illusion created by the Room. He aims the gun again and pulls the trigger.
But the gun doesn’t fire. It clicks emptily. Professor panics, realizing that he has been duped by the Room. He drops the gun and runs towards the exit.
Stalker appears suddenly, blocking the way. “You cannot leave yet, Professor,” he says sternly. “You and Writer have yet to face your true desires.”
Professor tries to push past him, but Stalker is too strong. He forces him back into the Room, where Writer is still reeling from the attack.
Stalker looks at them both, his eyes burning with intensity. “You must decide,” he says. “Do you want your desires, or do you want the truth?”
Writer and Professor exchange a glance, both knowing that there is only one answer. They must face the truth, no matter how painful it may be.
Suddenly, the Room begins to shake. The walls crack and shift, and the pedestal at the center begins to glow brighter than ever before. A voice echoes through the room, a voice that seems to come from everywhere and nowhere at once.
“Welcome,” it says. “You have come to the Room, where all desires are granted. But be warned: the price of your desire may be higher than you think. Choose wisely, for you may not get a second chance.”
The men stand together, facing the pedestal. They know that this is the moment of truth, the moment when they must make a decision that will change their lives forever.
And then, suddenly, there is a blinding flash of light. The men are thrown backwards, tumbling through the air. They land hard on the ground, stunned and disoriented.
When they come to their senses, they realize that the Room is gone. The walls are blackened and charred, and there is a smell of burnt ozone in the air.
Stalker is nowhere to be seen.
Writer and Professor look at each other, uncertain of what just happened. But one thing is clear: they have been changed forever by their experience in the Room. And they know that they will never be the same again.
Chapter 7: The Truth Revealed
The Room beckons as the men stand at the threshold, their desires pulling them forward. Writer sees his dead wife, beckoning him towards her embrace, while Professor sees his brother alive and well, calling out to him. The men are drawn towards their delusions, but Stalker stands firm, warning them of the danger ahead.
“Listen to me,” Stalker says, his voice low and serious. “The Room is not what you think it is. It is not a simple wish-granting device. It is a portal to something much darker.”
Writer and Professor look at each other, confused and skeptical. “What are you talking about?” Writer asks, his voice shaking. “I thought this was supposed to be a way to fulfill our deepest desires.”
Stalker shakes his head. “Your desires are the easy part. The hard part is facing the truth. The Room is a test, a way for you to confront your deepest fears and desires. But you must be prepared for what you may find.”
The men exchange a nervous glance before following Stalker into the Room. It is an empty space, devoid of any furnishings or decorations. The walls and floors are made of a strange, reflective material that seems to shimmer in the dim light.
“Okay, now what?” Professor asks, his voice echoing in the empty space.
“Now, you must face your fears,” Stalker says, his voice echoing back. “You must confront the thing that scares you the most.”
The men look at each other, unsure of what to do. Writer sees his dead wife standing in front of him, her arms outstretched. “I don’t understand,” he says. “Is this real? Is she really here?”
Stalker shakes his head. “This is a manifestation of your desire, but it is not real. You must understand that. You must be prepared to let go.”
Writer stares at his wife for a moment longer before turning away, tears streaming down his face. “I can’t,” he says. “I can’t let go.”
Professor is facing his brother, who is staring at him with a mixture of sadness and anger. “I’m sorry,” he says, his voice breaking. “I’m sorry for what happened.”
His brother shakes his head, his expression softening. “It’s not your fault,” he says. “You have to let go. You have to move on.”
The men stand there for what feels like an eternity, their desires and fears battling inside of them. Stalker watches them, his expression unreadable. Finally, the men turn to him, their faces twisted with desperation and confusion.
“What do we do?” Writer asks, his voice trembling.
“You must choose,” Stalker says, his voice low and steady. “You must choose between what you desire and what is true.”
The men exchange a nervous glance before turning back to their manifestations. Writer’s wife is gone, replaced by a gaping void. Professor’s brother disappears, leaving him alone in the empty space.
“What do we do?” Professor asks, his voice barely above a whisper.
“You must face the truth,” Stalker says, his voice echoing in the empty space. “You must be prepared to let go of what you think you want and face what is real.”
The men stare at each other for a moment longer before turning to Stalker. “What is it?” Writer asks, his voice trembling.
Stalker looks at them for a moment longer before speaking. “The Zone is not just a place of anomalies,” he says. “It is a living entity, a consciousness that feeds on the desires and fears of those who enter it. The Room is its way of trapping those who seek to fulfill their desires, to pull them into a never-ending cycle of delusion and despair.”
The men stare at him, their faces twisted with confusion and fear. “What does that mean?” Professor asks, his voice barely above a whisper.
“It means that you must be prepared to let go of your desires,” Stalker says. “You must be willing to face the truth, no matter how painful it may be.”
The men exchange a nervous glance before nodding. “Okay,” Writer says. “Okay, we’re ready.”
Stalker nods before leading them out of the Room and back into the Zone. The landscape around them has changed, becoming twisted and distorted. The air is thick with the sound of their own breathing.
“What do we do now?” Professor asks, his voice shaking.
“Now, we must leave the Zone,” Stalker says, his voice low and steady. “But we must do it together. We must be willing to face whatever may come.”
The men nod before following Stalker into the twisted landscape. They are no longer afraid, no longer lost in their own desires. They are united, facing the truth together. And for the first time in a long time, they are at peace.
Chapter 8: Betrayal and Redemption
The air inside the Room was thick with tension as the three men faced each other. Writer’s eyes were ablaze with anger, while Professor’s were wide with fear. Stalker looked at them both with a calm expression, his eyes unreadable.
“You led us here to our deaths, didn’t you?” Writer hissed through gritted teeth. “You knew this was a trap all along.”
Stalker’s expression remained unchanged. “I did not lead you here to your deaths, Writer. I brought you here because I believed that you needed to confront your deepest fears and desires.”
Professor’s voice trembled as he spoke up. “What if we didn’t want to confront those things? What if we just wanted to leave the Zone?”
Stalker looked at him with sympathy. “I understand that this has been a difficult journey for both of you. But you must understand that the Zone has a way of revealing what is truly inside us. And sometimes, that can be a painful process.”
Writer scoffed. “And what about you, Stalker? What’s your deepest desire? To watch us suffer?”
Stalker’s eyes flashed with something that could have been anger or regret. “My desire is not relevant. What matters is that you face your own desires and fears, and come out on the other side stronger for it.”
The three men stood in silence for a few moments, the only sounds coming from the strange energies of the Room. Then, Writer spoke up once more.
“We should leave. This is madness. We don’t belong here.”
Professor nodded vigorously. “I agree. Let’s go back to the city and forget this ever happened.”
But Stalker raised a hand, his voice firm. “You cannot leave yet. You have not yet faced the ultimate test.”
Writer’s eyes narrowed. “And what is that, exactly?”
Stalker took a deep breath, his eyes flickering with something that could have been doubt or hesitation. “To choose between your desires and your true selves. To acknowledge what you truly want, but to also understand that some things are not meant to be.”
The other two men looked at him, confusion etched on their faces.
“What do you mean?” Professor asked.
Stalker took a step closer to them, his voice low. “You must understand that the Room has power, but it is not a simple wish-granting device. It is a portal to something much darker.”
Writer snorted. “What could be darker than the Zone already is?”
Stalker’s expression grew somber. “You will see. But before you make your choice, I must warn you: there is no going back. Once you choose, you will be forever changed.”
The three men looked at each other, uncertainty in their eyes. But something drove them forward, a sense of curiosity mixed with desperation. They could not turn back now.
“Fine,” Writer said. “What do we have to do?”
Stalker led them to a small pedestal in the center of the Room. On top of the pedestal was a silver box, its edges glowing with an otherworldly light.
“You must each place your hand on the box,” Stalker said. “And then, you must choose. Choose between your desire and your true self.”
The three men looked at each other one last time before they each placed their hand on the box.
A jolt of electricity shot through their bodies, and they cried out in pain. But then, something changed. They could feel the energies of the Room flowing through them, and they knew that they were connected in a way that they had never been before.
Writer was the first to speak. “I see my wife. She’s alive. And I’m with her, happy and content.”
Professor spoke next. “I see my brother. He’s laughing, and he’s happy. I can finally make up for all the times I let him down.”
Stalker was silent for a few moments, his eyes darkening. Then, he spoke. “I see my daughter. She’s alive. And I’m with her, happy and content.”
There was a moment of silence as the three men contemplated their desires. Then, something shifted. They could feel the Room’s power pulling them towards their deepest desires, but they also knew that they could not stay there forever.
Writer was the first to step back, his eyes shining with tears. “I can’t stay here. I know what I want, but I can’t have it. I have to go back to the real world, and face my demons head-on.”
Professor followed suit, his face set in determination. “You’re right. I can’t stay here either. My brother is gone, and I have to accept that. But I can honor his memory by being a better person.”
Stalker was the last to step back, his eyes fixed on the box. “I wish I could stay here. But I know that I can’t. My daughter is gone, and nothing can bring her back. But I can honor her memory by helping others.”
The three men looked at each other, their eyes filled with a sense of understanding. They knew that they could not stay in the Room forever, but they also knew that they had been changed by the experience.
As they left the Room and walked back towards the city, they each felt a sense of peace and closure. They had faced their deepest fears and desires, and had come out on the other side stronger for it.
But as they walked, a shadow followed them, a shadow that they could not escape. And they knew that the Zone would always be a part of them, whether they wanted it to or not.
Chapter 9: The Endgame
The Room was silent, and the trio found themselves standing in front of a large table with three glasses filled with a clear liquid. Stalker signaled them to drink, but the men hesitated, unsure of the intentions of the Zone.
Writer spoke up first. “What is this?” he asked.
Stalker replied, “It’s a choice. You can choose to drink the liquid and have your desires granted, or you can choose to leave the Zone and return to your old lives.”
Professor looked at his glass with a mix of fear and longing. Writer stared at him, then back at Stalker.
“What happens if we drink it?” he asked.
Stalker’s response was cryptic. “You will find out.”
The stakes were high, and the men knew it. This was the moment of truth, the time when they would be forced to choose between their deepest desires or their true selves.
Writer looked at his glass, feeling a sudden urge to drink it. He missed his wife, and the thought of being reunited with her was too tempting to resist.
But then he remembered what Stalker had told them about the power of the Zone. He remembered the eerie anomalies and the twisted landscape. He remembered the sacrifices they had made to get this far.
He looked at Professor, who was staring at his own glass with tears in his eyes. “I can’t do it,” he said. “I can’t choose between my brother and my reality.”
Writer nodded in agreement. “I won’t drink it either,” he said. “I’ve already lost too much to the Zone.”
Stalker looked at them stoically. “Very well,” he said. “You have passed the test.”
Suddenly, the Room shook violently, and the ground beneath them began to crack. The men braced themselves, unsure what was happening.
Then, a blinding light filled the Room, and the men felt themselves lifted off the ground. They were floating, weightless, surrounded by a vortex of energy.
Writer and Professor looked at each other, both wondering if this was the end. But then, the energy dissipated, and they found themselves standing outside the Room.
The Zone was gone. In its place was a vast, empty void.
Stalker was nowhere to be seen.
The men looked at each other, both unsure what to do next. They were free to leave, but they were also lost, confused, and forever changed by their experience in the Zone.
Writer thought about his wife, and how much he missed her. But he also knew that he had to live his life, even without her. He had to learn to cope with his loss and move forward.
Professor thought about his brother, and how much he regretted never being able to say goodbye. But he also knew that he had to accept his death and honor his memory.
The men began their journey back to the city, walking in silence, lost in their own thoughts.
As they approached the barbed wire fence, they saw a figure standing on the other side, watching them.
It was Stalker.
He looked at them, his face unreadable.
“I’m sorry,” he said. “I had to do this. You needed to see the truth.”
Writer and Professor nodded, both realizing that Stalker had saved them from a fate worse than death.
Stalker disappeared, and the men walked through the fence, back to their old lives.
But they were forever changed by their experience in the Zone. They had confronted their deepest fears and desires, and had emerged on the other side, stronger, wiser, and more human than ever before.
The End.
Chapter 10: The Aftermath
The three men emerged from the Zone, stumbling into the gray city with a mix of confusion and reverence. They had been forever changed by their experiences, but what did that mean for their lives moving forward?
Writer couldn’t shake the feeling that he had been given a second chance. As he walked through the city, he felt the words and ideas flooding back into his mind. He had been writing with a vigor he hadn’t felt in years, and he couldn’t wait to see where it would take him.
Professor, on the other hand, was struggling to come to terms with what he had experienced. He had seen his brother again, but at what cost? He couldn’t help but feel that the Room had been a curse rather than a gift.
Stalker had vanished, leaving the two men to ponder the mysteries of the Zone and their own existences. They had been changed by the power of the Room, but was that change for the better or worse?
As they made their way back to their ordinary lives, they began to notice subtle differences in themselves. Writer found that he was more confident and sure of himself, while Professor found that he was more hesitant and introspective.
But the changes were not just internal. As they walked through the city, they began to notice strange things happening around them. The laws of physics seemed to be bending and twisting in ways that they couldn’t explain.
They knew that the Zone had changed them, but they didn’t anticipate how it had the power to affect the entire world around them.
Writer began to write about his experiences, hoping to capture the magic and wonder of the Zone in his writing. Professor, on the other hand, withdrew from the world, unsure of how to feel about what he had seen.
But as they continued to live their lives, they couldn’t help but feel a sense of longing for the Zone. They had tasted something that was beyond their understanding, and they wanted more.
Their desire for the Room grew stronger, and they both knew that they needed to return to the Zone. But this time, they would not be guided by Stalker. They would venture back to the Zone on their own, armed with the knowledge that they had gained.
As they made their way back to the Zone, they felt a sense of anticipation and fear. What would they find this time? Would they be able to handle the power of the Room again?
As they stepped into the Zone, they could feel the power of the Room calling to them. It was stronger this time, and they knew that they needed to be careful.
They journeyed deeper into the Zone, their minds racing with anticipation. They were determined to find the Room again, and to uncover its secrets.
And then, they saw it. The Room was there, beckoning to them with its alluring power.
They approached the Room, their hearts pounding with excitement and fear. They knew that the Room held the answers to their deepest desires, but at what cost?
And then, they were there. The Room was so close, and they could feel its power washing over them.
They stepped into the Room, their minds full of anticipation and fear.
And then, everything changed.
The power of the Room was overwhelming, and they could feel themselves being swept up in its currents. They were no longer in control, and they could feel their bodies being pulled apart by the sheer force of the Room.
And then, they were gone. The power of the Room had claimed them, and they were lost to the world forever.
The city outside the Zone continued on, oblivious to the power of the Room and the fate of the three men who had been consumed by its power.
But deep within the Zone, the power of the Room continued to grow, calling out to those who dared to challenge it. And so the cycle continued, with the Room granting wishes and claiming lives in equal measure.
And so ended the tale of the Zone, a place of wonder and terror that continued to capture the imaginations of those who dared to venture within its boundaries.
Some scenes from the movie Stalker written by A.I.
Scene 1
Characters:
– The Stalker: a mysterious and enigmatic guide known for leading adventurous souls into the forbidden Zone.
– Writer: a struggling writer seeking inspiration for his next novel.
– Professor: a grieving academic searching for closure after the death of his brother.
Setting:
Near a nameless city lies the Zone, a place filled with dangerous anomalies that defy the laws of physics. The Stalker guides Writer and Professor into the Zone to find their deepest desires.
Scene 1: The Stalker and the City
FADE IN:
EXT. NAMELESS CITY – DAY
The camera pans through an abandoned city, with crumbling buildings and overgrown vegetation. We see a group of soldiers manning a barbed wire fence, keeping people out.
CUT TO:
INT. DINGY BAR – DAY
The Stalker, a rugged and confident man in his mid-thirties, sits alone at the bar. He sips on a glass of whiskey as he surveys the empty room.
Enter Writer, a scruffy and slightly anxious man in his late twenties, and Professor, a sombre and serious-looking man in his late forties. They walk up to the bar and sit next to Stalker.
Stalker turns to them, sizing them up.
STALKER
What brings you gentlemen to this fine establishment?
WRITER
We’re looking for someone to take us into the Zone.
Stalker raises an eyebrow.
STALKER
The Zone? You do know it’s a dangerous place, right?
PROFESSOR
We’re aware of the risks. But we’re willing to take them.
Stalker nods.
STALKER
Alright. But I hope you know what you’re getting yourselves into.
The three men share a tense moment, sizing each other up.
FADE OUT.
Scene 2
Genre: Sci-Fi/Drama
Logline: Two men hire a mysterious Stalker to guide them through a forbidden Zone in pursuit of their deepest desires, but what they uncover instead is a dark and dangerous truth about themselves.
Characters:
– Writer: A struggling writer who hires Stalker to break his creative block and find inspiration.
– Professor: A grieving professor who seeks out the Zone to reconnect with his dead brother.
– Stalker: A mysterious guide who leads the men through the Zone, but his true intentions remain unclear.
Setting:
The Zone is a desolate and eerie wasteland, guarded by soldiers and barbed wire. The laws of physics do not apply here, as strange anomalies and supernatural phenomena occur regularly.
Dialogue:
Writer: “I need something to inspire me. Something to break through this writer’s block.”
Professor: “I need to see my brother again. To talk to him. To tell him I’m sorry.”
Stalker: “The Zone is not to be taken lightly. You will face temptations and dangers beyond anything you’ve ever known. Are you sure you want to go through with this?”
We open on a dimly lit bar, where Writer and Professor sit at a table with glasses of whiskey in front of them. They anxiously discuss their plans to enter the Zone and find their deepest desires.
Writer: “I need this. I need to find something to write about before I lose my mind.”
Professor: “I need this too. I need closure with my brother. He died before I could say goodbye.”
Stalker enters the bar, dressed in a long coat and a wide-brimmed hat. He sits down at the table with a stern look on his face.
Stalker: “So you’re the ones looking to enter the Zone.”
Writer and Professor nod nervously.
Stalker: “You understand the risks involved? The dangers that await you?”
Writer: “We understand. We’re willing to take that risk.”
Stalker: “Very well. Meet me at the outskirts of town at midnight. We’ll enter the Zone together.”
Writer and Professor finish their drinks and exit the bar, eager for the adventure to come.
As they walk down the empty streets, the sound of their footsteps is the only thing that breaks the silence. They exchange nervous glances, unsure of what the future holds.
Suddenly, Stalker appears from the shadows.
Stalker: “Follow me. And remember, no matter what happens, do not stray from the path I lead you on.”
The trio walk into the darkness, their fate unknown.
Scene 3
Characters: Stalker, Writer, Professor
Setting: The Zone – a treacherous and dangerous place filled with anomalies guarded by soldiers and barbed wire.
Dialogue:
INT. ZONE – DAY
Stalker leads Writer and Professor deeper into the Zone, where the anomalies become more frequent.
STALKER:
Be careful, the Zone is unpredictable. Keep your wits about you.
WRITER:
What kind of anomalies are we looking for exactly?
STALKER:
The kind that will lead you to your deepest desires. But be warned, they can be dangerous.
PROFESSOR:
What do you mean dangerous?
STALKER:
They can warp reality, mess with your mind. But if you want to reach the Room, you gotta take some risks.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blows through the landscape, sending debris flying in all directions.
STALKER:
There, that’s a sign. Follow me.
The trio follow Stalker as he leads them towards a shimmering light in the distance. They approach a clearing in the midst of a forest, where a tall pillar of light beams upwards into the sky.
WRITER:
What is that?
STALKER:
The Room.
PROFESSOR:
But it’s just a beam of light.
STALKER:
Looks can be deceiving. Trust me, the Room is everything you’ve ever wanted.
As they approach the Room, they notice that the air around them begins to shimmer and distort. The ground beneath their feet begins to vibrate.
STALKER:
This is it. The moment of truth.
They enter the Room, and suddenly all their desires begin to manifest around them in eerie ways. Writer sees his dead wife, and Professor sees his brother alive.
WRITER:
This is incredible! I can’t believe it!
PROFESSOR:
I never thought I’d see my brother again. This is unbelievable!
Stalker watches them from a distance, looking on with a mixture of concern and curiosity.
STALKER:
Be careful what you wish for.
Suddenly, the ground begins to shake and cracks appear in the walls of the Room.
STALKER:
We gotta get out of here!
The trio race out of the Room just as it begins to collapse in on itself. As they run for safety, they realize that they have been changed by their experiences in the Zone.
PROFESSOR:
I can’t believe what I just saw.
WRITER:
That was the most amazing thing that’s ever happened to me.
STALKER:
Well, you’ve got your wish. But remember, everything comes with a price.
The trio look back at the Room, their hearts pounding with excitement and fear. They know that they will never be the same again.
Scene 4
INT. ZONE – DAY
The surroundings are distorted, twisted and dark. Writer, Professor and Stalker are walking through a desolate street.
PROFESSOR
It’s as if reality has been turned inside out.
WRITER
And yet, somehow it feels…familiar.
STALKER
That’s the nature of the Zone. It preys on your desires.
PROFESSOR
What do you mean?
STALKER
Your deepest desires can twist the very fabric of reality.
Writer’s eyes light up.
WRITER
Could it help me overcome my writer’s block?
Stalker nods.
STALKER
Anything is possible in the Zone.
Professor looks nervous.
PROFESSOR
What about me? What if I see something I don’t want to see?
Stalker puts a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
STALKER
You’ll see what you need to see.
Suddenly a car appears from nowhere, hovering in the air. The trio gape in awe.
WRITER
This is incredible!
STALKER
Don’t get too excited. The Zone is unpredictable.
As they move further into the Zone, they find a ruined building. Writer’s eyes widen as he sees a mysterious figure in the shadows.
WRITER
Who’s there?
The figure steps out, revealing a strange device.
STALKER
That’s a detector. It senses anomalies.
PROFESSOR
And what do we do with it?
STALKER
We use it to find the Room.
The trio move on, the detector crackling with energy. Suddenly, they reach a dead end.
WRITER
This is it?
PROFESSOR
I don’t see anything.
Stalker presses a button on the detector and a hidden door appears. They cautiously enter a long hallway.
INT. ROOM – DAY
The trio finally enter the Room, their deepest desires start appearing before their eyes.
PROFESSOR
(Excitedly)
My brother!
The Professor runs towards his brother, who vanishes before his eyes.
WRITER
(Muttering)
My wife…
Stalker looks around the room, his expression pensive.
STALKER
Be careful what you desire.
Suddenly, a dark figure appears behind Writer, looming over him.
WRITER
Who are you?
The figure remains silent, before disappearing into the shadows.
PROFESSOR
(Worriedly)
What was that?
STALKER
We have to leave now. The Room is not to be trusted.
The three quickly exit the Room, but not before the dark figure appears once more.
EXT. ZONE – DAY
The trio emerge from the Zone, shaken and changed by their experience.
WRITER
(Panting)
What was that thing?
STALKER
(Tensely)
The Zone has many secrets. Some are better left undiscovered.
PROFESSOR
(Shaking)
I hope we never have to go back there.
Stalker looks at them both, a knowing look in his eyes.
STALKER
(Seriously)
The Zone never forgets. It will call to you again, when it needs to.
The trio exchange a worried glance, wondering what the future holds for them.
Scene 5
FADE IN:
EXT. THE ZONE – DAY
Stalker, Writer and Professor make their way through the twisted landscape of the Zone.
STALKER: We must leave everything behind if we want to enter the Room.
WRITER: (hesitant) But what about our possessions? Our money?
STALKER: (firmly) They mean nothing here. Trust in the power of the Zone.
Professor nods in agreement, and the men begin to discard their belongings.
CUT TO:
INT. THE ROOM – DAY
The men enter the Room, their desires already starting to manifest.
WRITER: (gasping) My wife…she’s here.
PROFESSOR: (tearful) My brother…he’s alive.
STALKER: (looking around) Do not be fooled by what you see. The Room can be deceptive.
Suddenly, the room begins to change. The walls twist and contort, and the men feel themselves being pulled in different directions.
STALKER: (urgently) Hold on to your true selves! Do not let the Room take over!
The men struggle to hold onto their identities, even as the room continues to twist and warp.
CUT TO:
INT. THE ROOM – LATER
The men start to regain their composure, and look around in shock.
WRITER: (disbelief) That was…incredible.
PROFESSOR: (dazed) I feel…alive.
STALKER: (grave) But do you feel like yourselves?
The men look at each other, uncertain.
STALKER: (continuing) The Room is not a simple wish-granting device. It’s a portal to something much darker. You must choose between your desires and your true selves.
Suddenly, a figure appears at the other end of the room. It’s a manifestation of the Zone itself.
ZONE: (ominous) You have trespassed here, and now you must pay the price.
The men prepare to face their ultimate test.
FADE OUT.
Scene 6
INT. THE ROOM – NIGHT
Writer and Professor are awestruck as they enter the Room. It’s a large, circular chamber with a glowing orb at the center, surrounded by a mist that obscures their vision.
WRITER
I can’t believe it…I can see her. My wife. She’s right there.
PROFESSOR
And I can see my brother…he’s smiling at me.
STALKER
Remember, this is not what you think it is. The Room is not simply a place to fulfill your wishes. It’s much more dangerous than that.
Writer and Professor ignore Stalker’s warning and approach their loved ones. But as they get closer, they realize that something is off.
WRITER
(voice trembling)
Wait…this isn’t right. She’s not…she’s not supposed to be like this.
PROFESSOR
(agitated)
What’s happening? This isn’t what I wanted. Why is he…why is he like this?
Stalker steps forward, his voice grave.
STALKER
These are not real. They are manifestations of your desires, twisted and perverted by the power of the Zone. You must leave this place now, before it’s too late.
But Writer and Professor are transfixed, unable to tear themselves away from their illusions. Suddenly, the mist around the orb begins to swirl and form into strange shapes. The Room begins to shake, and a voice booms from the orb.
VOICE FROM ORB
You have trespassed into a place that is not meant for you. You have jeopardized the balance of the universe. What is your punishment?
The ground beneath them begins to crack and crumble, and the men cling to each other in fear. Stalker rushes forward and grabs their arms.
STALKER
We must go, now! This is not what we intended!
But it’s too late. The men are consumed by the mist and pulled into the orb. The Room goes dark, and all is silent.
FADE TO BLACK.
Scene 7
FADE IN:
EXT. THE ROOM – DAY
Writer and Professor stand in the center of the Room, their eyes wide with wonder as their deepest desires manifest before them.
WRITER: (whispering) My wife…she’s here.
PROFESSOR: (gasping) My brother…
Stalker stands at the entrance of the Room, watching the men closely. He moves towards them, his expression serious.
STALKER: (urgently) You must not give in to your desires. They are not what they seem.
Writer and Professor turn to him, confused.
WRITER: What do you mean?
PROFESSOR: What’s going on?
Stalker takes a deep breath, preparing to reveal the truth.
STALKER: The Room is not a simple wish-granting device. It is a portal to something much darker.
Writer and Professor exchange worried glances.
WRITER: What kind of portal?
STALKER: (gravely) The portal to the Zone itself. The Zone that feeds on our desires, our fears, and our weaknesses.
PROFESSOR: (fumbling) I don’t understand.
STALKER: (firmly) You are here to confront your deepest fears and desires, not to indulge them. You must leave this place now, before it’s too late.
Writer and Professor hesitate, looking at their manifestations.
WRITER: But my wife…
PROFESSOR: And my brother…
Stalker takes a step forward, his voice rising.
STALKER: (commanding) Leave now, or face the consequences.
Writer and Professor nod reluctantly, turning to leave the Room. As they reach the entrance, the Room begins to shake violently, and a bright light engulfs them.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
EXT. THE ZONE – DAY
Writer and Professor emerge from the Room, shaken but unharmed. Stalker stands before them, his expression grave.
STALKER: (quietly) You have faced the ultimate test. You have chosen to leave your desires behind, and face your true selves.
Writer and Professor exchange grateful looks.
WRITER: Thank you.
PROFESSOR: We couldn’t have done it without you.
Stalker nods, turning to leave.
STALKER: (softly) Remember, the Zone is not to be trifled with. It is a place of great power, and great danger.
Writer and Professor watch as Stalker disappears into the Zone, leaving them to ponder the mysteries of the Room.
FADE OUT.
