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Chapter 1 – A Lull in the Waves
Nancy had been surfing for hours and the sun was beginning to set. She had been walking along the beach, stopping every so often to look out over the waves and enjoy the tranquillity of the shore. She was looking for the perfect spot to go for a surf and finally, she had found it. The waves were perfect – not too big, but still strong enough to be fun.
Nancy quickly grabbed her board and paddled out, enjoying the cool water against her skin. The current was strong but manageable and soon she was out in the middle of the ocean. She was feeling a sense of freedom and exhilaration as she glided through the waves.
But without warning, the waves suddenly stopped – all around Nancy was an eerie silence. The water was unnaturally still, and she could feel an ominous presence in the air. A chill ran down her spine as she realized that something was wrong.
Chapter 2 – A Great White Terror
Suddenly, Nancy saw a huge shape rising out of the water in front of her. It was a great white shark, and it had her in its sights. She knew that she was in danger and began to paddle frantically towards shore. The shark followed her, coming closer and closer with every stroke.
Nancy paddled as hard as she could, with the shark hot on her trail, but it seemed like it was gaining on her with each passing moment. She felt her heart pounding in her chest as the creature drew closer. She was so close to the shore, but she was too afraid to take her eyes off of the shark.
Just then, the shark suddenly lunged forward and opened its mouth wide. Nancy screamed as she felt the shark’s teeth scrape against her board. She kicked away from the creature and managed to make it to the safety of the shore, just as the shark’s jaws snapped shut behind her.
Chapter 3 – A Dangerous Turn of Events
Nancy scrambled up the beach, the sounds of the shark still ringing in her ears. Once she was far enough away, she collapsed onto the sand, her heart racing. She had narrowly escaped with her life, but the danger was far from over.
Now that the shark knew she was in the area, there was no telling what it would do next. Nancy began to worry that she had inadvertently stumbled into the shark’s feeding ground. She knew that the only way to survive was to get out of the water and find someplace safe.
That’s when Nancy spotted a nearby cliff and started making her way towards it. She had no idea what kind of danger she was getting herself into, but she was determined to find out. With the great white shark still on her trail, Nancy was determined to fight for her life…
Chapter 4 – A Difficult Climb
Nancy reached the edge of the cliff, but the climb ahead was daunting. It was a sheer vertical wall, and the only way up was a series of ledges, small rocks and the occasional tree branch. Nancy would have to use all her strength and skill to make it up the cliff face.
She took a deep breath and began to climb, her hands feeling for handholds as she placed her feet carefully on the rock. She was terrified, but she kept moving forward, inch by inch. She was just a few feet from the top when she heard the distinctive sound of a great white shark below her.
Nancy’s heart raced. She knew the shark would be able to reach her if she stayed still, so she kept moving. Eventually, she made it to the top, but she wasn’t out of danger yet. The great white was still lurking below, and she was stuck up on the cliff with nowhere to go.
Chapter 5 – A Desperate Plan
Nancy glanced around desperately for something, anything, that could help her to escape. In the fading light, she spotted a large tree growing from the edge of the cliff. It was leaning out over the ocean, and Nancy had a plan. She would climb the tree and use it like a bridge to cross over to the other side of the cliff.
Nancy quickly scaled the tree and shimmied out onto the branch that was sticking out over the ocean. She clung tightly to the trunk, her heart pounding in her chest. Below her, she could see the waves churning and the great white shark circling.
Nancy made her way slowly and carefully across the tree, inch by inch. Every bone in her body screamed for her to go back, but she kept going. Finally, she reached the other side and scrambled down the cliff to safety.
Epilogue
Nancy was shaken by her experience, but she was also relieved to be alive. She took a moment to rest and recover before heading off down the beach. She was looking forward to a hot shower and an evening of rest and relaxation.
From that day onwards, Nancy was much more cautious when it came to surfing. She was thankful to have escaped that day unscathed, but she never forgot the terror she had felt.
Nancy now lives by a simple mantra – never turn your back on the ocean.
Some scenes from the AI movie The Shallows
Scene 1 – Walking Along the Beach
EXT. BEACH – DAY
Nancy walks along the beach, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the ocean. She stops every so often to admire the waves and the tranquility of the shore.
CUT TO
INT. WATER – DAY
Nancy paddles out into the ocean, skimming across the waves. She smiles and enjoys the feel of the cool water against her skin.
CUT TO
EXT. BEACH – DAY
Nancy climbs out of the water, exhausted but exhilarated. She grabs her board and starts walking back down the beach.
FADE OUT
Scene 2 – A Lull in the Waves
EXT. OCEAN – DAY
Nancy paddles out into the ocean, the waves lapping around her. But without warning, the waves suddenly stop – all around her is an eerie calm.
CUT TO
EXT. BEACH – DAY
Nancy stands on the shore, looking out over the still water. She can feel an ominous presence in the air, and a chill runs down her spine.
CUT TO
EXT. OCEAN – DAY
Suddenly, Nancy sees a huge shape rising out of the water in front of her. It’s a great white shark, and it has her in its sights. She quickly starts paddling back to the shore, the shark following her every move.
FADE OUT
Scene 3 – A Dangerous Turn of Events
EXT. BEACH – DAY
Nancy scrambles up the beach, the sound of the shark still ringing in her ears. Once she’s far enough away, she collapses onto the sand, her heart pounding.
CUT TO
EXT. CLIFF EDGE – DAY
Nancy looks around, desperately searching for somewhere safe to go. Then, she spots a nearby cliff and starts making her way towards it.
CUT TO
EXT. CLIFF FACE – DAY
Nancy reaches the edge of the cliff, but the climb ahead is daunting. It’s a sheer vertical wall, and the only way up is a series of ledges, small rocks and the occasional tree branch. Nancy takes a deep breath and begins to climb, her hands feeling for handholds as she places her feet carefully on the rock.
FADE OUT
Scene 4 – A Desperate Plan
EXT. CLIFF FACE – DAY
Nancy is just a few feet from the top when she hears the distinctive sound of a great white shark below her. She clings to the rock, terrified, as the shark circles beneath her.
CUT TO
EXT. TREE BRANCH – DAY
Nancy quickly scrambles up the tree, shimmying out onto the branch that is sticking out over the ocean. She clings tightly to the trunk, her heart pounding in her chest. Below her, she can see the waves churning and the great white shark circling.
CUT TO
EXT. OTHER SIDE OF CLIFF – DAY
Nancy slowly and carefully makes her way across the tree, inch by inch. Finally, she reaches the other side and scrambles down the cliff to safety.
FADE OUT
Continue, the next scene and end the screenplay:
Scene 5 – The Aftermath
EXT. BEACH – DAY
Nancy stands on the beach, surveying the calm ocean before her. She takes a deep breath and allows herself a moment to relax and reflect on what has just happened.
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EXT. CAFE – DAY
Nancy sits at a cafe, sipping a cup of coffee. She glances around at the happy faces, feeling relieved to be safe and surrounded by people.
CUT TO
EXT. BEACH – DAY
Nancy slowly makes her way down the beach, determined never to turn her back on the ocean again.
FADE OUT.
