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The Cellist

The Cellist
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She was a presence on stage, her fiery red hair a vibrant halo around the focused intensity of her playing. The cello, in her hands, sang with a raw passion that captivated audiences. Critics raved about her "soulful interpretation" and "searing emotion." Yet, beneath the veneer of artistic brilliance, lurked a chilling secret.

The cellist had meticulously orchestrated her husband's demise. A seemingly tragic roadside accident, a twist of fate, a careless driver. But the truth was far more sinister. A carefully planned act, a calculated risk, all for the sake of her forbidden love.

The husband, a man of insatiable appetites. Their marriage, while outwardly successful, had long since grown stale, a gilded cage confining his restless spirit.

He found solace in the company of a young, impressionable dancer. Years younger than him and easily manipulated. An irresistible blend of innocence and beauty. Raised in a single-parent household, she craved the stability and affection she rarely experienced. Her mother, consumed by her own struggles with drugs and alcohol, was often absent, leaving the young dancer to navigate the complexities of adolescence alone.

She found solace in the world of dance, pouring her emotions, her longing, into every performance.

Then, he entered her life. She was captivated by his attention, his praise, his genuine interest in her life. He showered her with affection, making her feel cherished and special for the very first time.

Their affair was a clandestine dance of forbidden pleasures, a dangerous game played out in the shadows. He reveled in the thrill of the illicit affair and the power he wielded over her young and impressionable mind.

However, his reckless pursuit of pleasure would ultimately have unforeseen consequences.

Setting: A quiet outdoor cafe. The cellist, with her fiery red hair, sips her tea. Her lover, a brooding figure, watches her intently.

Cellist: (Stirring the tea) It has to be an accident. No witnesses, no suspicion.

Lover: (Voice low and urgent) But how? How do we make it look like an accident?

Cellist: (A chilling smile plays on her lips) He's always late for rehearsals. I'll "accidentally" forget to tell him about the change in schedule. The backroads, especially at night... a deer, a sudden curve...

Lover: (Hesitates) But what if... what if he survives?

Cellist: (Raises a defiant eyebrow) Then we improvise.

Lover: (Eyes widening) You're serious?

Cellist: (Leans closer, her voice a silken whisper) More serious than you can imagine.

Lover: (Swallowing hard) But the police...

Cellist: (Cuts him off) I've thought of everything. A single car, no skid marks, a lone witness who saw nothing. It will be perfect.

Lover: (His gaze fixated on her) You're incredible.

Cellist: (A triumphant glint in her eyes) We'll be incredible. Together.

Lover: (Reaching across the table, his hand brushing hers) Soon.

Cellist: (A slow, predatory smile) Very soon.

The deed was done.

Her public persona remained untouched, her performances as captivating as ever. The whispers, the hushed conversations, the lingering doubts, all faded into the background until...

a young runaway about to approach a couple in an outdoor cafe for some spare change overhears an extraordinary conversation.

after some small talk about the ladies upcoming cello recital, the couple got down to business.

Police Station ambiance...

Desk Sargeant: Son, I'm having trouble understanding you.

Boy: Cello red. Husband dead. She planned the whole thing.

SARGENT: (gruffly) Alright, son, let's hear it again. Slow and easy. What did you hear at the cafe?

BOY: (stammering) They... they were talking about him. About making it look like... an accident.

SARGENT: (confused) Who's "they"?

BOY: (frustrated) The lady... the one with the red hair. And the other guy. They were whispering.

SARGENT: Whispering what?

BOY: (louder) About the car... the crash. Making it look like an accident.

SARGENT: (sighs) I need you to be specific. What exactly did they say?

BOY: (voice rising) They said... they said he was going to be late. And the road... it's curvy. And the deer...

SARGENT: (interrupting) Deer? What about deer?

BOY: (stammering) They said... they said the deer would... would make it look like...

SARGENT: (cutting him off) Son, you're not making any sense.

BOY: (voice trembling) I'm trying! I saw it! I saw the car... it swerved... and then...

SARGENT: (pacing) Okay, okay, calm down. Take a deep breath. What did you see?

BOY: (eyes wide with fear) I saw the car. It was going fast. And then... it swerved. And then... it hit the tree.

SARGENT: (softening slightly) Okay, that's it. That's what you saw.

BOY: (voice low) But... but they said...

SARGENT: (interrupting again) I know, I know. You heard them talking. But sometimes people say things they don't mean.

BOY: (shaking his head) No. They meant it. I know they did.

SARGENT: (sighs) I appreciate you coming in and talking to me. You've been very helpful.

BOY: (staring at the floor, defeated) I... I guess.

BOY: He's dead. They killed him.

SARGENT: (startled) Alright, alright.

(pause)

Let me see what I can do.

When you find out the witness is a kid and he's talking to the police...

The news hits her like a physical blow. A child witness. Innocent eyes that saw something they shouldn't have. Panic clawed at her stomach. Her carefully constructed facade, her masterpiece, crumbling before her eyes.

And her lover...Had she truly known her lover? Was he as ruthless, as calculating as she needed him to be? Or was he a coward, ready to crumble under the weight of a child's testimony?

The possibility of prison, of losing everything she had worked for, her career, her freedom, consumed her. The music, the passion, her very identity, threatened to be extinguished.

She needs to control the situation, to silence the witness, to ensure her own survival. But how? Can she trust her lover to handle this? Or will she be forced to take matters into her own hands?

The cellist, driven by desperation and a chilling resolve, begins to contemplate her next move...

I could intimidate the child or their family.

Remind 'My Love' of the consequences of his potential betrayal.

Play on his guilt, his fear, his desire to protect me.

(pause)

Eliminate the child... silenced forever.

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  • Iam Anonymous
    Director
  • Iam Anonymous
    Writer
  • ANONYMOUS MOVING IMAGES
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 18 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Iam Anonymous