Intro. A dimly lit, narrow hallway in an aging apartment building. The wallpaper is peeling in long, damp strips. A single fluorescent light overhead flickers with a sharp, electric buzz, casting rhythmic shadows against the floor.
The Character
The Entry: A heavy steel door at the end of the hall creaks open. A tall figure in a dark, floor-length trench coat steps inside. Rainwater streams off the fabric, pooling instantly on the linoleum.
The Movement: The figure walks with a slow, deliberate stride. Each boot-step creates a heavy, wet thud that echoes off the narrow walls.
The Action: Stopping in front of Apartment 4B, the character reaches into a deep pocket. Leather gloves creak as they pull out a heavy brass key.
The Detail: The character inserts the key. Their hand is steady, not a single tremor. They turn the lock—a loud, metallic clack—and push the door open into a pitch-black room.
The Situation
The figure stands framed in the doorway by the flickering hallway light. The