When love and crime collide, anything can happen in this unpredictable ride.
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Prologue:
Clarence sat nervously in the movie theater, his eyes locked on the screen as he tried to focus on the movie. But he couldn’t concentrate. His mind kept drifting to the beautiful woman sitting next to him.
Alabama.
He didn’t know her real name, just the nickname she used for herself. But that didn’t matter. All he knew was that he was hopelessly smitten with her.
He stole a glance at her, taking in her wild blonde hair and bright red lipstick. She caught him looking and smiled, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
Clarence felt his heart skip a beat.
He couldn’t explain it, but there was something about her that drew him in. Something he couldn’t resist.
As the movie ended and the lights came up, he turned to her and asked, “Can I buy you a cup of coffee?”
She laughed, a low, throaty sound that made his pulse race. “Sure, why not?”
And just like that, they were on their way to a diner down the street.
Chapter 1:
Clarence sat across from Alabama, sipping his coffee and staring into her eyes. He couldn’t believe his luck. Here he was, sitting across from the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, and she seemed to be interested in him.
“So, tell me about yourself,” he said, trying to break the awkward silence.
Alabama shrugged. “There’s not much to tell. I’m just a girl trying to make a living.”
Clarence nodded, taking in her curvy figure and sultry voice. “What do you do for work?”
Alabama’s smile faded for a moment, and Clarence thought he had said something wrong. But then she leaned in closer and whispered, “I’m a call girl.”
Clarence felt a wave of shock wash over him. He had never been with a prostitute before, and the thought of it made him uneasy. But then again, he couldn’t deny the attraction he felt for her.
“I…I don’t judge,” he stammered. “I mean, we all have to make a living, right?”
Alabama laughed, a tinkling sound that made his heart flutter. “You’re sweet, Clarence. I like you.”
Clarence felt a surge of pride at the compliment. He liked her too, more than he should. But he couldn’t help it.
As they finished their coffee, Clarence nervously asked for her number. To his relief, she gave it to him without hesitation.
“Maybe we can see each other again,” he said, trying to keep his voice steady.
“I’d like that,” Alabama replied, slipping a napkin with her number into his hand.
As they said their goodbyes and parted ways, Clarence couldn’t help but feel like he had just experienced something magical. He couldn’t wait to see her again, and find out where this strange and unexpected journey would take him.
Chapter 2: The Wedding
Clarence and Alabama wake up together, still dressed in their wedding clothes, surrounded by empty beer bottles and cigarette butts. Their room in the Vegas chapel is dingy and smells of stale smoke. Clarence glances at Alabama and feels a wave of emotion wash over him. He can’t believe he’s actually married to this beautiful, wild woman.
They stumble out of bed and try to piece together their hazy memories of the night before. They remember going to a casino and drinking too much, winning some money, losing it all. They remember getting married by an Elvis impersonator, dancing to “Love Me Tender,” and then passing out.
As they gather their possessions and prepare to leave, they realize they don’t have a plan. They hadn’t talked about what they would do after getting married. Clarence suggests they head to LA and start a new life together. Alabama agrees, and they hit the road.
The drive is long and quiet. They listen to Elvis tapes and occasionally talk about their pasts. Alabama tells Clarence about how she became a hooker and how she’s always dreamed of finding someone who would rescue her from that life. Clarence tells Alabama about his love for Elvis and his desire to be a writer.
They arrive in LA and check into a seedy motel. Clarence starts making calls to find a buyer for the cocaine they stole from Drexl. His contacts put him in touch with a movie producer named Lee Donowitz, who’s eager to buy the drugs.
The couple meets with Donowitz at a fancy restaurant, and the deal goes smoothly. They leave with a huge stack of cash and don’t know what to do with it. Clarence suggests they celebrate by going to a movie.
They see a kung-fu movie and enjoy each other’s company. As they walk out of the theater, they’re approached by a group of street thugs. One of them recognizes Alabama as Drexl’s ex-hooker and demands they give him the cocaine they stole. Clarence and Alabama try to run, but they’re caught and beaten to a pulp.
Bloodied and bruised, they make their way back to the motel. Clarence is furious and suggests they go after the men who attacked them. Alabama is terrified and begs him not to. They argue and Clarence storms out.
He wanders the city, feeling lost and alone. He stops by a comic book store and meets a group of nerdy comic book enthusiasts. They invite him to hang out and forget his troubles for a while. Clarence spends the rest of the night talking about superheroes and reading comics, feeling like he’s finally found a group of people who understand him.
Meanwhile, Alabama is back at the motel, nursing her wounds and feeling guilty about arguing with Clarence. She hears a knock at the door and opens it to find Vincent, the hitman Vincenzo and Virgil hired to find the missing cocaine.
Vincent is charming and suave, with a sharp wit and impeccable dress. He tells Alabama he’s looking for the drugs and offers her a deal. If she tells him where they are, he’ll spare her and Clarence’s lives. Alabama hesitates, but ultimately decides to betray Clarence and tell Vincent where the cocaine is.
When Clarence returns to the motel, he finds Alabama asleep on the bed, looking peaceful. He crawls into bed next to her and falls asleep, feeling like everything will be okay now that they have the money they need to start a new life together.
But he’s wrong. The next morning, they wake up to find Vincent and his henchmen waiting for them. Vincent pulls out a gun and aims it at Clarence’s head. The novel ends with a cliffhanger, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next.
Chapter 3: The Cocaine Deal
Clarence’s world came crashing down when he found out that his new wife was a prostitute, working for a menacing pimp named Drexl. Even worse, Drexl was a violent man who had Alabama under his thumb. Clarence knew he had to act fast if he wanted to keep her safe.
One night, while Drexl was out of town, Clarence went to Alabama’s apartment to check on her. He found her crying, and she told him that Drexl had been abusive towards her. In a moment of passion, they made love for the first time.
The next day, Clarence came up with a plan to get Alabama out of the life of prostitution once and for all. He convinced her to steal a bag of cocaine that Drexl had been holding onto, promising that they would be able to sell it for a large sum of money and start a new life together.
Alabama agreed to the plan, and they broke into Drexl’s apartment to retrieve the bag. When they opened it, they were stunned to find not just a few grams of cocaine, but a kilo of pure, uncut white powder. They knew they were in over their heads, but it was too late to turn back now.
Clarence contacted a movie producer he knew and arranged to meet him in Hollywood to sell the drugs. But when they arrived at the hotel room, they discovered that the producer had brought along some unsavory characters. The deal went south quickly, and in the chaos, Clarence found himself holding a gun to the producer’s head.
They managed to get away with the money, but they knew they were in deep trouble. As they left the hotel, they saw the producer’s associates giving chase. They jumped into their car and sped off, but they were being pursued.
They drove through the night, taking back roads and obscure routes to try and lose their tail. They knew they would be dead if they were caught, and the tension was palpable. In the car, Alabama began to regret her decision to run away with Clarence, but she didn’t know how to turn back now.
As the sun began to rise, they found themselves on a deserted highway, with no one else in sight. But then they heard the sound of an engine in the distance, and it was getting closer. Suddenly, a black car pulled up alongside them, and Clarence recognized the driver as Drexl’s right-hand man.
The man signaled for them to pull over, and when they did, he got out of the car and walked over to them. Clarence tried to reason with him, telling him that Drexl was dead and that they had nothing to do with it. But the man didn’t believe him.
“That’s too bad,” he said, pulling out a gun. “Because I was hoping we could all be friends.”
He fired a shot, and Alabama screamed. Before Clarence knew what was happening, he was out of the car and running towards the man, firing his own gun. There was a brief exchange of gunfire, and then everything went black.
When Clarence came to, he found himself lying on his back, with Alabama looking down at him. She had been grazed by a bullet, but was otherwise unharmed. They got back in the car and drove away, not knowing what lay ahead of them. All they knew was that they had to keep moving, or they would be caught and killed.
As they drove, they began to realize the gravity of what they had done. They had stolen a large amount of cocaine from a dangerous man, and there would be consequences. They had no idea what was coming for them, but they knew it wouldn’t be good.
The tension between them was palpable as they drove, each lost in their own thoughts. Alabama was scared and uncertain about their future, while Clarence was trying to come up with a plan to keep them safe.
As they approached Hollywood, they knew that their lives would never be the same again. They were on the run from the law, and from some of the most dangerous people in the city. But they had each other, and they would do whatever it takes to survive.
Chapter 4: The Theft
Clarence and Alabama had successfully stolen a large stash of cocaine from Alabama’s pimp, Drexl, but now they needed to figure out how to sell it. They knew that they couldn’t just walk into any drug dealer’s lair and sell the drugs without arousing suspicion. They needed to find someone who was a bit more discreet, someone who wouldn’t ask too many questions, and someone who had the funds to make a large purchase.
After scouring the city for days, they finally came across a movie producer named Lee Donowitz. He was known to be a bit of a wild card, and he had the deep pockets to make a deal with the couple. They met with him at his lavish Hollywood mansion, and after some negotiations, Donowitz agreed to buy the drugs for a cool $500,000.
With their newfound wealth, Clarence and Alabama decided to take a break from their hectic lives and indulge in some luxury. They splurged on expensive clothes, jewelry, and a stay at a fancy hotel. They lived like royalty for a few days, enjoying the fruits of their labor.
But their joy was short-lived. They soon discovered that their actions had not gone unnoticed. The drug owners, Vincenzo and Virgil, had received word of the stolen cocaine and were searching for the culprits. They were ruthless and feared by many, and Clarence and Alabama knew they were in deep trouble.
Before they knew it, the couple was being hunted down by the vicious gangsters. They were forced to flee their hotel and set out on the run, hoping to evade their pursuers long enough to make a clean break for it. They knew that the clock was ticking, and that they needed to act fast if they wanted to survive.
Clarence and Alabama decided to seek refuge with an old friend of Clarence’s, a washed-up actor named Dick Ritchie. He was living in a cozy apartment in Los Angeles, and had promised to help them out in a time of need. When they arrived, Dick was shocked to see them, but he didn’t hesitate to offer them a place to stay.
As they settled into Dick’s apartment, they tried to come up with a plan to get rid of the stolen drugs and disappear for good. They knew they couldn’t just keep running and hiding forever, and they needed to make a move before Vincenzo and Virgil caught up with them.
Clarence called Donowitz and informed him of their situation. Donowitz was a bit rattled, but he agreed to help them out. He knew that they had put him in danger by involving him in their illegal dealings, and he wanted to make things right.
Donowitz put them in touch with a Mexican drug lord named Ramon, who was known to be a bit of a wildcard himself. Ramon had the connections and the funds to make a large purchase of the stolen cocaine, and he was willing to take a chance on the couple.
They arranged to meet Ramon in a seedy part of town, and Clarence and Alabama nervously brought the drugs to him. Ramon was impressed with their audacity, and he agreed to buy the cocaine for $700,000. It was a risky move, but they had no other options.
As they walked away from the deal, they breathed a sigh of relief. They had successfully sold the drugs and had made a sizable profit. But as they turned around, they saw Vincent, the hitman hired by Vincenzo and Virgil, standing in front of them, his gun drawn.
Chapter 4 ended with a cliffhanger, leaving readers wondering how Clarence and Alabama will get out of this dangerous situation. Will they be able to outsmart Vincent and escape with their lives? Or will their fate be sealed by their reckless actions? The tension and suspense in this chapter creates a burst of energy that keeps readers engaged and craving more.
Chapter 5: The Threat
As the night wears on, Vincenzo and Virgil receive word from their informants that the missing cocaine has been sold to a Hollywood producer. They immediately set out to retrieve their stolen goods, determined to make an example of whoever was foolish enough to steal from them.
Dressed in their finest suits, the gangsters arrive at the producer’s lavish mansion with a small army of henchmen in tow. They bust through the front door, guns blazing, and demand to know where the cocaine is.
The producer, a nervous wreck, stammers that he doesn’t have it. He tells them it’s already been sold to a couple from out of town. Vincenzo and Virgil exchange a look of pure fury. They know that they’ve been played for fools.
“Who are these people?” Vincenzo growls, his voice low and dangerous.
The producer shrugs helplessly. “I don’t know. I swear, I’ve never seen them before.”
Vincenzo is not convinced. He turns to his henchmen and barks out orders. “I want you to find out everything you can about this couple. Names, addresses, anything. We need to find them and get our cocaine back, no matter what it takes.”
The henchmen nod and scatter, some heading to the pawn shops and back alleys of Hollywood to see if they can find any clues, while others start hacking into the couple’s social media and phone records.
Meanwhile, Vincenzo and Virgil retire to their penthouse suite to plan their next move. They know that whoever took their cocaine must have some link to the movie business, but they have no idea who they’re dealing with.
Virgil pours himself a glass of whiskey and takes a long sip. “We need to send a message,” he says, his eyes glinting with malice. “We need to let them know that they messed with the wrong people.”
Vincenzo nods in agreement. “I’ll call Vincent. He’ll know what to do.”
Vincent is a hitman that the gangsters have employed on numerous occasions. He’s known for his cool demeanor and his penchant for quoting poetry before he kills his victims.
The phone rings several times before Vincent answers. “Vincenzo. It’s been a while.”
“Vincent,” Vincenzo says, his voice cold and businesslike. “We have a problem. Someone stole our cocaine, and we need it back.”
Vincent chuckles. “And you want me to take care of it, I presume?”
“I want you to do whatever it takes to get that cocaine back,” Vincenzo says. “I want you to find the couple who took it and make an example of them. And when you’re done, make sure nobody else ever thinks about stealing from us again.”
Vincent pauses for a moment before replying. “Consider it done.”
Vincenzo hangs up the phone with a sense of satisfaction. With Vincent on the case, he knows that the couple who took their cocaine are as good as dead. He leans back in his leather armchair and takes a long sip of his whiskey, savoring the taste.
But unbeknownst to Vincenzo, the couple in question are already on the move. As they make their way towards Hollywood with the stolen cocaine in tow, they’re blissfully unaware of the danger that’s lurking in the shadows.
Little do they know, they’re being pursued by one of the deadliest hitmen in the business, and he’s closing in fast.
Chapter 6: The Hitman
Vincent was one of the most notorious hitmen in the criminal underworld. He was hired by the gangster couple, Vincenzo and Virgil, to retrieve the stolen cocaine from Clarence and Alabama.
Vincent was a man of sharp intellect, cold-blooded efficiency, and an artistic flair. He had a love for poetry and his favorite kind was the romantic, melancholic one. He often recited verses of his favorite poets in between his killing sprees. His duality of being a cultured man with savage, brutal methods made him all the more dangerous.
When Vincent took the job, he knew it was a tricky one. Clarence and Alabama had a considerable head start and had made their way to Hollywood. The hitman was confident in his abilities but also knew he had to be extra cautious.
He started by doing his homework. He tracked down every lead, interrogated Drexl’s associates, and went through the couple’s personal records. He even managed to obtain a photograph of the two. In the picture, Clarence and Alabama appeared happy and carefree, unaware of the danger that awaited them.
Vincent used his resources to get close to his quarry. He even went through the trouble of posing as a police officer to gain their trust. He set up a meeting with them in a diner and pretended to be a friendly cop who wanted to help them.
Clarence and Alabama were still unaware of the hitman’s intentions. They believed he was offering assistance and were grateful for it. Vincent had a way of making his targets feel at ease, even when he was hunting them down.
As they sat in the diner, Vincent studied his targets carefully. He observed their body language, their facial expressions, and their mannerisms. He was trained to pick up on the smallest details, and they often gave him valuable information.
Clarence was nervous and fidgety. He kept wiping his palms on his pants and avoided eye contact. Alabama, on the other hand, was more relaxed. She smiled and cracked jokes, trying to lighten the mood.
It was then that Vincent noticed something odd. Alabama had a bruise on her cheek that she tried to cover up with makeup. It was a small detail, but it didn’t escape the hitman’s gaze. He knew it was a sign of violence, and he was sure it had something to do with the cocaine theft.
Vincent was a man of action. He knew he had to strike quickly before his targets got wise to his ruse. He excused himself to the bathroom, took out his gun, and loaded it with bullets. He checked his reflection in the mirror and recited a few lines of poetry to calm his nerves. He was ready.
When he returned to the table, Vincent pulled out his gun and pointed it at Clarence and Alabama. “I’m sorry, but I have to do this,” he said, his voice devoid of emotion.
Clarence and Alabama were stunned. They couldn’t believe that the man who had won their trust was actually a cold-blooded killer. They tried to plead with him, but Vincent was unmoved. He was a professional, and he had a job to do.
The hitman ordered them to get up and walk outside. They complied, knowing that resisting him would only lead to a more grisly end. As they walked towards the door, Vincent recited a few verses of his favorite poet.
“The night has been long, and full of terrors. But in the end, all that remains is a trail of tears.”
When they stepped outside, the hitman led them to his car. He pushed them inside and started the engine. He knew he had to drive them somewhere secluded where he could take care of them without any interference.
But as Vincent was driving, he suddenly heard a loud bang. The car swerved out of control, and he had to fight to keep it on the road. It was then that he realized that someone was following him.
He looked in the rearview mirror and saw a car behind him. He recognized the make and model, and he knew who it belonged to. It was the gangster couple’s car.
Vincent was a man of action. He knew that he had to confront his enemies head-on. He reached for his gun and prepared for a fight.
The car chase was on, and Vincent knew that this would be his toughest job yet. He knew that Vincenzo and Virgil were not to be taken lightly, and that they would stop at nothing to get their cocaine back.
Vincent accelerated his car, weaving through traffic and narrowly avoiding collisions. The gangster’s car was following him inch by inch, and Vincent could hear the sound of their guns being fired at him.
In a moment of bold strategy, Vincent slammed on the brakes and turned around. The gangster’s car screeched to a halt just inches away from him.
Vincent got out of his car and aimed his gun at the couple. “Let’s finish this,” he said.
The gangsters got out of their car and brandished their own weapons. It was a standoff between two ruthless factions, each determined to come out on top.
The fight was long and bloody, with bullets flying and bodies falling. In the end, Vincent emerged victorious. He retrieved the cocaine and left his enemies dead in the street.
As he drove away from the scene, Vincent recited a new verse of poetry, one he had composed himself.
“The night is dark, and full of dangers. But I am the danger they fear. I am Vincent, the hitman.”
Vincent had completed his job, but he knew that his work was far from over. He had a new target now: Clarence and Alabama. He knew he had to find them, and he knew that nothing would stand in his way.
Chapter 7: The Chase
The sound of the engine roared as the couple raced down the highway, the wind rushing through their hair. The adrenaline was pumping through their veins, knowing that they were being pursued by a dangerous assassin. Alabama clutched onto the seatbelt, her heart pounding as she looked over at Clarence, his eyes locked onto the road ahead.
“We need to lose him!” Alabama shouted over the sound of the wind.
Clarence nodded, his mind racing as he tried to think of a plan. Looking in the rearview mirror, he saw Vincent’s car gaining on them, the headlights illuminating their car.
“Get ready,” Clarence said, his voice firm.
Alabama reached down to the floorboard, her hands fumbling around until she found the bag of cocaine. She held onto it tightly, knowing that this was the reason they were being chased.
“Here he comes,” Clarence said, his voice calm.
Vincent’s car pulled up alongside them, the hitman’s face twisted in anger as he stared at the couple. Clarence suddenly jerked the car to the left, causing Vincent to swerve and lose control of his car. Clarence took advantage of the momentary distraction and floored the accelerator, leaving Vincent behind in a cloud of dust.
Alabama let out a sigh of relief as they put some distance between them and Vincent. Clarence kept his foot on the gas, driving recklessly down the highway as they tried to stay ahead. Suddenly, Vincent’s car appeared behind them once again, his headlights blinding them as he closed in on their tail.
“We can’t keep this up forever,” Alabama said, her voice shaking.
Clarence knew she was right, but he wasn’t about to give up without a fight. He swerved to the right, taking a dirt road that led off into the distance. Vincent followed, his car bumping and bouncing along the uneven terrain.
The couple’s car raced down the dirt road, the sound of the engine roaring in their ears. Branches and brush scraped against the car, dust and debris flying everywhere. Clarence held onto the steering wheel tightly, trying to keep the car under control.
Suddenly, the car lurched as it hit a large rock in the middle of the road. Alabama screamed as the car spun out of control, the tires screeching against the dirt. The car crashed into a ditch, rolling over onto its side with a loud crash.
Alabama and Clarence were disoriented and shaken as they tried to free themselves from the wreckage. Vincent’s car pulled up alongside them, the hitman’s face twisted in a sinister grin as he reached for his gun.
“Game over,” Vincent said, raising his gun.
Suddenly, the sound of a gunshot rang out, and Vincent fell to the ground, a pool of blood spreading around him. Alabama and Clarence looked up to see a figure emerge from the darkness, a gun smoking in his hand.
“Stay down,” the stranger said, his voice cold and commanding.
Alabama and Clarence huddled together, watching as the stranger made his way over to Vincent’s car. The sound of gunshots echoed through the night as the stranger took out the rest of Vincent’s men. Finally, the night grew quiet, the only sounds the rustling of leaves and the couple’s heavy breathing.
The stranger walked over to the couple, his face shrouded in darkness. He handed them a business card and spoke in a low voice.
“Call me if you ever need my services again,” the stranger said, his face hidden in shadow.
With that, the stranger disappeared into the night, leaving the couple alone in the wreckage. Alabama and Clarence clung to each other, grateful to be alive. As they made their way back onto the highway, they knew that their journey was far from over.
Chapter 8: The Twist
As the car drives down the dusty highway, the tension between the couple is palpable. Clarence can sense that something is off with Alabama, but he can’t quite put his finger on what it is. He tries to make small talk, but she seems distant and distracted.
Finally, he can’t take it anymore. “What’s wrong, Alabama? You’ve been acting weird ever since we left Vegas.”
Alabama takes a deep breath, knowing that she can’t keep the truth from him any longer. “There’s something I have to tell you, Clarence. Something I’ve been keeping from you.”
Clarence’s heart drops as he realizes that his worst fears are coming true. “What is it?” he asks, bracing himself for the worst.
“Before I met you, I was working for Drexl. I was a hooker, and he was my pimp. He used to make me do all sorts of terrible things, Clarence. He had me do drugs, and he made me have sex with other men.”
Clarence feels a wave of anger and sadness wash over him. He can’t believe that the woman he loves has suffered so much. “Why didn’t you tell me before, Alabama? I could have helped you.”
“I was afraid, Clarence. I thought that if you knew the truth, you would leave me. I didn’t want to lose you.”
Clarence puts his hand on her shoulder, trying to offer her some comfort. “I’m not going anywhere, Alabama. I love you, and I’m here to help you. We’ll get through this together.”
Alabama nods, grateful for Clarence’s support. But there’s still one more thing she has to tell him. “There’s one more thing, Clarence. Something that’s going to make things even harder for us.”
Clarence braces himself for the worst. “What is it?”
“The cocaine we stole from Drexl, the cocaine we sold to the movie producer. It doesn’t belong to him. It belongs to a couple of gangsters, Vincenzo and Virgil. They’re going to come after us, Clarence. They’re going to want their drugs back.”
Clarence can feel his heart racing as he realizes the gravity of the situation. “How do you know this? Why didn’t you tell me before?”
“I was afraid, Clarence. I didn’t want to get you involved in something even more dangerous. But now, I don’t have a choice. We have to face the consequences of what we’ve done.”
Clarence takes a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. He knows that they’re in deep trouble, but he’s not going to let it tear them apart. “We’ll face this together, Alabama. I won’t let anything happen to you.”
As they drive on, the couple’s thoughts are consumed with the danger that awaits them. They know that they’re going to have to fight for their lives, and for their love. But they’re ready to take on whatever comes their way, as long as they’re together.
Chapter 9: The Final Showdown
Clarence and Alabama had always known that their actions would have consequences. They had been on the run for days, constantly looking over their shoulders, and now the final showdown was upon them.
They had managed to track down the drug owner Vincenzo’s mansion, where the notorious gangster resided with his wife Virgil. They had come prepared, with an arsenal of weapons and a plan to retrieve the cocaine they had stolen.
As they approached the mansion, they could see that it was heavily guarded, with armed men patrolling the perimeter. Clarence and Alabama were nervous, but determined to see their mission through to the end.
They took cover behind a nearby tree, surveying the area and trying to come up with a plan. Suddenly, they heard the sound of a car approaching. It was Vincent, the hitman who had been pursuing them relentlessly. He had finally caught up to them.
Clarence and Alabama knew that they had to act fast. They ran towards the mansion, guns blazing. The guards were caught off guard and struggled to keep up with the couple’s ferocity. The sound of gunfire echoed through the night as they made their way closer to the mansion.
As they reached the front door, they used explosives to blow it open. Inside, they found themselves face to face with Vincenzo and Virgil. The couple were not alone, and they were heavily armed.
A fierce gunfight ensued, with both sides exchanging shots and ducking behind cover. Clarence and Alabama were outnumbered, but they fought with everything they had. At one point, Vincent appeared, aiming his gun at Alabama.
In a moment of quick thinking, Clarence tackled Vincent, and the two men struggled on the ground. Alabama turned to face Vincenzo, who was holding the cocaine tightly in his hands. She aimed her gun, but Vincenzo was too quick. He threw the cocaine into the air and made a run for it.
Alabama hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. Clarence and Vincent were still wrestling on the ground, and the other gang members were closing in. Suddenly, the sound of sirens could be heard in the distance. The police had arrived.
The gang members suddenly scattered, realizing that they could not defeat the police. Clarence and Alabama quickly made their escape, grabbing what they could carry and running for their lives.
As they emerged from the mansion, they saw that Vincent had managed to get away. They were both shaken and battered, but the rush of adrenaline kept them going. They ran for a few blocks until they found a safe place to rest.
As they sat together, breathing heavily and taking in the events that had just transpired, they realized that they had finally made it. They had beaten the odds, and they had come out alive.
They looked at each other, their eyes still filled with fear and excitement. They realized that they had been through so much, and that they had proven their love for each other through the toughest of times.
The sun was rising, and the couple knew that they had a long road ahead of them. But as they held hands and watched the morning light, they knew that they could overcome anything together.
The novel ends with the couple driving off into the sunrise, their future uncertain, but with the knowledge that they had each other. They had come a long way from the fateful night in the movie theater, and they knew that their love was worth fighting for.
Chapter 10: The Aftermath
The night air was thick with the scent of gunpowder and blood. Clarence sat on the edge of the bed, his hands shaking as he tried to light a cigarette. Alabama sat beside him, her gaze fixed on the floor.
They had survived, but at a cost. Vincent lay dead on the floor, his body riddled with bullets. Vincenzo and Virgil had managed to escape, but not before Clarence had dealt them a crippling blow. The cocaine was gone, the money spent, and there was nothing left to do but face the consequences of their actions.
“You okay?” Clarence asked, his voice hoarse.
Alabama didn’t respond, but Clarence didn’t need her to. He knew she was just as shaken as he was. It had been a close call, too close. They had been lucky to survive.
After a few minutes of silence, Alabama spoke up. “We need to leave,” she said, her voice low.
Clarence nodded in agreement. There was nothing left for them here, no future, no hope. They had made a mess of things, and it was time to move on.
They packed their bags quickly, not wanting to linger. Clarence grabbed the remaining cash and stuffed it into his pocket. It wasn’t much, but it would be enough to get them started somewhere else.
As they made their way out of the hotel room, Clarence couldn’t help but feel a sense of sadness. They had been through so much together, and now it was over. He knew they would never forget this night, no matter how hard they tried.
Outside, the air was cool and the sky was dark. They walked in silence, each lost in their own thoughts. They had always known that their love was doomed, but they had never imagined it would end like this.
As they crossed the street, a car pulled up beside them. Clarence tensed, his hand going to his pocket. But it wasn’t Vincenzo or Virgil. It was the movie producer they had sold the cocaine to.
“Hey!” the producer called out, waving a hand. “I’ve been looking for you guys!”
Clarence and Alabama exchanged a look of confusion. What did he want?
“I loved the coke!” the producer exclaimed. “I want to make you a deal.”
Clarence and Alabama were taken aback. They had expected retribution, not a business proposal.
“What kind of deal?” Clarence asked, his voice guarded.
The producer grinned. “I want to make a movie about your story.”
Clarence and Alabama exchanged another look, this one of surprise.
“A movie?” Alabama asked.
The producer nodded eagerly. “Yes! Think about it. A love story, a crime story, a thriller. It’s got everything. And you two are the stars!”
Clarence and Alabama were hesitant, but the more the producer talked, the more intrigued they became. It was a chance for them to turn their lives around, to make something of themselves.
“We’ll think about it,” Clarence said, his mind working out the details.
“Great!” the producer said, as he handed them his card. “Call me anytime. We’ll make a fortune!”
And with that, he drove away, leaving Clarence and Alabama standing on the street corner, their minds spinning with the possibilities.
It wasn’t the ending they had expected, but it was an unexpected opportunity. They had survived the night, but now they had a chance to make something of themselves, to live their lives on their own terms.
As they walked away, hand in hand, they knew that the future was uncertain, but that they would face it together.
The end.
Some scenes from the movie True Romance written by A.I.
Scene 1
Genre: Action / Crime / Romance
Setting: Los Angeles, California
Characters:
– Clarence, a passionate Elvis Presley fan and comic book store clerk
– Alabama, a streetwise prostitute with a heart of gold
– Drexl, Alabama’s pimp and a dangerous criminal
– Lee Donowitz, a sleazy movie producer
– Vincenzo and Virgil, a ruthless couple who own a large drug empire
– Vincent, a cold-blooded hitman with a love for poetry
Scene 1: Meet-Cute
FADE IN:
INT. MOVIE THEATER – DAY
CLARENCE, a lanky and awkward man, sits alone in a screening of a kung-fu movie. He wears a Hawaiian shirt and carries a bag filled with comic books. Suddenly, a beautiful and confident woman named ALABAMA takes the seat next to him.
CLARENCE
(startled)
Oh, hi! You scared me.
ALABAMA
(smiling)
Sorry about that, honey. I couldn’t resist this movie.
CLARENCE
(nervously)
Yeah, yeah, me too. I love kung-fu movies.
ALABAMA
(extending her hand)
I’m Alabama.
CLARENCE
(shaking her hand)
I’m Clarence.
They both laugh, and Clarence offers her some of his popcorn. They chat during the movie, and Clarence can’t believe his luck.
CLARENCE
(to Alabama)
You know, you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.
ALABAMA
(teasingly)
Oh, you say that to all the girls.
CLARENCE
(grinning)
No, I don’t. You’re special.
Alabama and Clarence continue talking, quickly realizing they have a lot in common. They bond over their love of Elvis Presley and comic books. When the movie ends, they exchange numbers and plan a date for the next day.
FADE OUT.
Scene 2
Genre: Action/Crime/Romance
Logline: A newlywed couple goes on the run after stealing cocaine from a dangerous gangster couple, all while trying to keep their love alive.
Characters:
– Clarence: A comic book store employee who falls for a charming prostitute named Alabama.
– Alabama: A hooker with a heart of gold who falls for Clarence.
– Drexl: Alabama’s violent and controlling pimp.
– Dick Ritchie: Clarence’s friend who dreams of becoming an actor.
– Vincenzo and Virgil: A brutal couple who own the cocaine Clarence and Alabama steal.
– Vincent: A ruthless hitman hired by Vincenzo and Virgil to retrieve the stolen drugs.
FADE IN:
INT. VEGAS CHAPEL – DAY
Clarence and Alabama stand in front of a tacky altar, holding hands as they exchange vows.
CLARENCE: I, Clarence, take you, Alabama, to be my lawfully wedded wife.
ALABAMA: I, Alabama, take you, Clarence, to be my lawfully wedded husband.
They share a kiss as the Elvis impersonator playing the priest declares them man and wife.
ELVIS: Thank you very much!
As they exit the chapel, they’re greeted by Dick Ritchie, who’s clearly been partying.
DICK: Hey, congratulations, man! I heard you got hitched!
CLARENCE: Yeah, we did.
ALABAMA: Ain’t love grand?
DICK: (to Alabama) Hey, you’re the hooker, right?
ALABAMA: (playfully slaps him) I prefer the term sex worker, honey.
DICK: Sorry, sorry. Hey, listen, I’m headed to Hollywood to meet with a talent agent. You guys wanna come along?
CLARENCE: Sure, why not?
ALABAMA: Sounds like fun.
They pile into Dick’s car and speed away, leaving their wild night in Vegas behind.
FADE OUT.
Scene 3
Characters:
– Clarence: A young man who falls in love with a hooker named Alabama and decides to marry her
– Alabama: A hooker who falls in love with Clarence and decides to leave her old life behind
– Drexl: Alabama’s pimp who is angry when he finds out about the wedding and demands that Alabama return to work for him
– Lenny: The powerful drug lord who owns the cocaine that Clarence and Alabama steal
Scene 3: The Cocaine Deal
INT. DREXL’S APARTMENT – NIGHT
Drexl is furious as he throws Clarence and Alabama against the wall. Clarence tries to calm him down.
CLARENCE: Drexl, we’re sorry. We didn’t mean to cause any trouble.
DREXL: You think this is a joke? I’m losing money because of you two.
ALABAMA: Please, Drexl. Let us go. We’ll make it up to you.
DREXL: Oh, you’ll make it up to me, all right. You both are going back to work for me.
CLARENCE: We can’t do that, Drexl. We’re in love.
DREXL: Love? Love don’t pay the bills. Now, give me that bag.
Clarence hands Drexl the bag of cocaine. Drexl pulls out a gun and points it at them.
DREXL: I think I’ll keep this as a down payment. You can work off the rest.
ALABAMA: No! We can’t go back to that life.
CLARENCE: Drexl, please. There must be some other way.
DREXL: There is one way. You could sell that cocaine and give me my cut.
CLARENCE: Sell it? But who would buy it?
DREXL: I know some people in Hollywood who are always looking for a good time.
ALABAMA: Hollywood? How are we going to get there?
DREXL: You’ll figure it out. And if you don’t, I’ll come after you myself.
Clarence and Alabama leave Drexl’s apartment with the bag of cocaine. They head to Hollywood to try to find a buyer and get the money they need to start a new life together. But they don’t know that Lenny, the powerful drug lord who owns the cocaine, is already on their trail.
Scene 4
Genre: Action, Crime, Romance
Logline: A young couple fall in love and get mixed up in a dangerous world of drugs and violence when they steal cocaine from a pimp in order to start a new life together.
Characters:
Clarence – a young man with a love for Elvis Presley who wants to start a new life with his new bride Alabama.
Alabama – a beautiful prostitute who is tired of her life on the streets and wants to leave it all behind.
Drexl – Alabama’s violent and possessive pimp who will do anything to get his drugs back.
Elliot – a movie producer who buys the stolen drugs from Clarence and Alabama.
Vincenzo and Virgil – a dangerous couple who own the cocaine and will stop at nothing to get it back.
Vincent – Vincenzo and Virgil’s deadly hitman who is tasked with finding the couple and the drugs.
INT. DREXL’S APARTMENT – NIGHT
Clarence and Alabama stand nervously in front of Drexl who is holding a large bag of cocaine.
DREXL
(angrily)
So you thought you could just run away from me and take my drugs with you?
CLARENCE
(defensively)
We didn’t know what else to do!
ALABAMA
(pleadingly)
Please, Drexl, just let us go. We won’t tell anyone about the drugs, we just want to start a new life together.
DREXL
(laughing)
You two are too stupid to realize what you’ve done. No one steals from me and gets away with it.
Clarence takes a step forward.
CLARENCE
(grabbing the bag of cocaine)
We’re taking it, Drexl. We’re done with your bullshit.
Drexl lunges at Clarence but he manages to dodge him and punch him in the face. Alabama grabs Drexl’s gun and points it at him.
ALABAMA
(aiming the gun at Drexl)
We’re leaving, Drexl. Don’t try to stop us.
Drexl looks defeated as Clarence and Alabama make their escape.
EXT. DREXL’S APARTMENT – NIGHT
Clarence and Alabama run out of the apartment building and jump into a car that they had previously stolen.
CLARENCE
(breathlessly)
Drive, Alabama. Just drive.
Alabama starts the car and speeds off into the night with the bag of cocaine in the backseat.
ALABAMA
(excitedly)
We did it! We’re free!
CLARENCE
(smiling)
Yeah, we did it. Now let’s go sell this shit and start our new life together.
The car speeds off into the night, leaving Drexl and their old life behind.
End Scene.
Scene 5
INT. VINCENT’S OFFICE – DAY
Vincenzo and Virgil sit across from Vincent, a quiet but intimidating hitman.
Vincenzo: (Pointing to a photo) “That’s the couple we need you to find.”
Vincent: “What’s in it for me?”
Virgil: “We’ll pay you whatever you want.”
Vincent: (Smirking) “I don’t need money. I need a challenge.”
Vincenzo: (Nodding) “They stole from us. We need to send a message.”
Vincent: “Consider it done.”
Vincenzo hands Vincent a stack of cash.
Vincenzo: “And if there’s any trouble, take care of it.”
Vincent: “I always do.”
Vincent pockets the cash and leaves the office.
EXT. LA FREEWAY – DAY
Clarence and Alabama drive down the freeway, unaware they’re being followed. Vincent’s car pulls up behind them.
INT. CLARENCE’S CAR – DAY
Alabama: “Clarence, who’s that behind us?”
Clarence: “I don’t know. Just keep driving.”
Alabama: “I’m scared, Clarence.”
Clarence: “It’s okay, baby. We’ll lose them.”
Vincent’s car pulls up alongside them. He points a gun at them.
Vincent: “Pull over.”
They begrudgingly comply.
INT. VINCENT’S CAR – DAY
Vincent: “You two are in a lot of trouble. I’m taking you in.”
Clarence: “We didn’t do anything wrong.”
Vincent: “You stole from Vincenzo and Virgil. That’s a death sentence.”
Alabama: “We didn’t know it was theirs.”
Vincent: “Ignorance is no excuse.”
Clarence: “Please, we’ll give it back.”
Vincent: (Shaking his head) “It’s too late for that. You’re both dead.”
Vincent raises his gun.
INT. CLARENCE’S CAR – DAY
Suddenly, a loud bang interrupts Vincent’s attempt at murder. Clarence and Alabama look over to see a silver car speeding away.
Alabama: “Who was that?”
Clarence: “I don’t know, but we need to get out of here.”
They quickly drive away, grateful for their savior, but also afraid of what’s to come.
END OF SCENE.
