Mary and Bob story - example 4
Here it is shown an example of story where the story's tension is greater than 1.3 during the decision of the fourth beat. In this case, the beat Bob suggests going to a massage parlor is not added to the story.
Mary and Bob
by Myself and You yourself
An interactive drama marked by
tension and infidelity suggestions.
by Myself and You yourself
An interactive drama marked by
tension and infidelity suggestions.
Characters
BOB, protagonist, age 31, a promiscuous and drunken man, using a blue sports shirt and a black bermuda shorts.
MARY, his wife, protagonist, age 25, a vindictive woman, using a red skimpy dress.
PLAYER, you yourself, antagonist and confidant(e).
ACT I
Scene I—You yourself in front of the door of your friends' apartment.
Beat 1: AT THE DOOR OF THE APARTMENT
BOB: "Shut up. Stop talking about this."
MARY: "I know you have been cheating on me."
[player Knocking on The Door.]
MARY: "Someone is Knocking."
Beat 2: RECEIVING THE PLAYER
MARY: " Who's there? The door is opened."
[player Entering.]
MARY: "Look at you! Come in. Bob, our guest is here."
Scene II—Inside of the apartment
BOB: "Hello my good friend. It's very good to see you! How are you?"
PLAYER: "I'm very unhappy"
MARY:
"Things will be better in no time."BOB:
Beat 3: OFFERING DRINK
BOB: "Let's drink something. Beer? whiskey?"
PLAYER: "I desire liquor"
BOB:
"We don't have this."BOB:
"Let's drink beer. Here it is. It's very cold!"MARY:
[Phone starts ringing.]
Beat 4: MARY MAKES ADVANCES TO THE PLAYER
BOB: "Ok. I'll get it."
MARY:
"Come near! I won't bite!"PLAYER: "He is stupid"
MARY:
MARY:
Beat 5: MAKING THE PLAYER GO AWAY
BOB: "What are you doing?"
BOB:
"Get out of here now!"BOB:
"Now!" Beat 6: FLEEING
[The player goes away.]
Beat 7: FINIS
[Finis.]
