Polyphemus+1


 * Mystery of the Night**

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SCENE 1

__1. MUSIC: NEWS INTRO MUSIC.__ 2. CYCLOTHEMIUS: Hello, I am Cyclothemius, here with //Eye Witness Reports// to share my story. I am a Cyclops living in the beautiful land of the Cyclops. Unfortunately, we Cyclops are always portrayed as savage monsters, but although some of us may be violent and kill humans from time to time, others, like me, are kind creatures who try not to cause trouble. My neighbor and friend, Polyphemus, might be seen as one of the savage monster types, but I have known him for many years and know that he has a caring and friendly side to him deep down in his heart. However, Polyphemus does have a rather short temper, and is not the smartest of the Cyclops. Anyways, here goes my story. SCENE 2 [EXPOSITION] 1. CYCLOTHEMIUS: With my eye closed I lay in my cave, covered in wool from my most prized ram. I am sleeping, warm and content. SCENE 3 [INITIATING ACTION]

__1. SOUND: SCREAM.__ 2. CYCLOTHEMIUS: Suddenly my dreams halt as I am awoken by a loud sound from outside my cave. As I come to my senses, I realize these loud sounds are cries of pain. Confused, I rush towards the exit of my cave, nearly tripping on one of my large rams.

__3. SOUND: SHEEP.__ 4. CYCLOTHEMIUS: I catch my balance, push the boulder aside,

__5. SOUND: ROCK SCRAPING GROUND.__ 6. CYCLOTHEMIUS: And enter the darkness. SCENE 4 [RISING ACTION] 1. CYCLOTHEMIUS: Once outside, I scan my eye across the lush green plain, but am unable to spot anything out of the ordinary. However, as I begin to return home, I hear a yelp of pain coming from the voice of my neighbor, Polyphemus, Poseidon’s behemoth son.

__2. SOUND: HEART BEATING__ 3. CYCLOTHEMIUS: Fear takes my heart as I wonder what sort of creature could put a giant like Polyphemus in such pain. I am tempted to return home and avoid putting my life at risk, but I gather the courage to check up on my neighbor, knowing if I don’t, nobody will. I slowly trudge towards the sound of Polyphemus’ voice, each step becoming slower as I am weighed down with fear. As I walk closer to Polyphemus’ cavern his cries reach louder and louder volumes. I can only imagine what kind of horrible monster could possibly cause the great Polyphemus so much agony. I begin to walk faster, worried that if I don’t reach my friend soon, it may be the end of him. Finally, I come to Polyphemus’ cavern. I can feel my heart beating fast,

__4. SOUND HEART BEATING__ 5. CYCLOTHEMIUS: And the sweat dripping down my face and into my eye. I try to speak, but no words come out. I am too scared to make a sound, in fear that the vicious monster attacking Polyphemus will take me down with him. I clear my throat and finally I am able to speak. 6. CYCLOTHEMIUS: Polyphemus, what is going on in there? Who or what is trying to kill you? 7. POLYPHEMUS: Nobody, my friend, Nobody’s trying to kill me! SCENE 5 [FALLING ACTION] 1. CYCLOTHEMIUS: Confused by this response I ask again. 2. CYCLOTHEMIUS: Who is making you shout in pain? 3. POLYPHEMUS: Aaaah, Nobody’s making me shout in pain. 4. CYCLOTHEMIUS: Alright then, goodnight Polyphemus. SCENE 6 [DENOUEMENT] 1. CYCLOTHEMIUS: I trudge back to my cave, still puzzled about what had just happened. Sometimes that Polyphemus is an interesting character. He’s probably just fooling around. But hey, even if something is going wrong he cant say I didn’t try to help. I lay down in my cave once more, and finally fall asleep in peace and quiet.

__2. MUSIC: LULLABY MUSIC__