[LemonJam]

Abaddon.




"Hell is other people." - Jean Paul Sartre




Coming Soon.

Spoiler:

Essentially, I have a lot of spare time recently and I've planned a series to myself, so I thought why not share it.

Special thanks to Greg who helped me come up with parts of the concept quite a while back

[GypsyGoth]

Sounds intriguing

[LemonJam]

Abaddon.

The Story.
10 people from completely different backgrounds have literally dropped into what first seems to be a nice neighborhood. They soon find out from their host Lucifer that they have arrived in hell. The group remain unconvinced, even though obscure things do happen. They soon learn however that hell doesn't necessarily lie in the place you are, but in the company you keep.

The Cast.

Dominic King
Age: Unknown. Seemingly in his late 20’s.
Born: Presumably America due to his accent, but again, unknown.
Cause of Death: Unknown

Mysterious is the only word that could be used to describe Dominic. His mouth is sealed shut with a devilish glare and a sinister smile. He seems to know more than everyone else about the goings on and seems almost comfortable in his surroundings. Who is Dominic and why is he here?

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Dulcie Pye
Age: 25
Born: Georgia, USA
Cause of Death: Domestic Abuse

Dulcie is charming, kind and polite, constantly thinking of others. Her charm, stunning looks and girl next door persona has often attracted the attention of many. But is there more to this girl than meets the eye?

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Andrés Otero
Age: 24
Born: Madrid, Spain
Cause of Death: Car Crash

A family man, Andrés was a famous pro-skateboarder until his widely controversial and publicised death. He was naive toward his fame and strongly treasured family values and friendships.

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Maksimillian Khodkevich
Age: 52
Born: Murmansk Oblast, Russia
Cause of Death: Shot himself

Arrogant, narcissistic and tough looking, Maksimilian is full of surprises. Having worked for a very secretive service, Maksimillian never found time for anything else but his job. He is in top shape for his age and knows exactly what everybody is thinking.

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Lance Won
Age: 26
Born: South Korea
Cause of Death: Pancreatic Cancer

Originally from South Korea moving to California at a very young age to fulfil his ambitions as an artist, Lance isn’t someone you’d bring along to lighten the mood. His use of sarcastic pessimism often made him no friends and many enemies. Although he speaks his mind bluntly, Lance does have a softer side to him.

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Lyla White
Age: 20
Born: Melbourne, Australia
Cause of Death: Car Crash

Lyla is everything a good Christian boy wouldn’t go for; a promiscuous, selfish, alcoholic pleasure seeker. Luckily for them, Lyla isn’t after the Christian boys, but is well known for chasing Christian girls for steamy experimentation. She often says things she doesn’t mean, usually because her body is affected by something at the time.

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Taabu Nwosu
Age: 30
Born: Nigeria
Cause of Death: Shot

Taabu was on the run from mobs for thirteen long years for protecting her family from an infamous gang where she was from. Taabu is used to it being just her against the world but is incredibly smart and knows exactly how to get her way.

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Beatrix Jones
Age: 68
Born: Boston, Massachusetts
Cause of Death: Natural Death

Loving and a devout Christian, it puzzles pretty much everybody that Beatrix is in hell. Beatrix does however have somewhat of a temper and can be a bit stubborn. Does she really deserve to end up where she is?

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Janice Hindley
Age: 16
Born: Dallas, Texas
Cause of Death: Overdose

Janice was going through an ‘emo’ phase and things got out of hand when she tried to get the attention of a boy. Quiet and concerning, Janice isn’t sure who she is yet. Although she never got the time to figure herself out in life, can she find out in death?

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Jeremy Palmer
Age: 38
Born: London, UK
Cause of Death: Excess Alcohol

When Jeremy found out he was in hell, he knew immediately he’d give Lucifer hell right back. Rebellious, aggressive and rude, Jeremy isn’t particularly easy to relate to or understand. His disobedient ways have always lead him into tough spots and now isn’t any different.

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Lucifer
Age: Unknown
Born: Unknown, but has a well spoken British accent.
Cause of Death: Unknown

Lucifer is seemingly the host of hell, with a passion for tea and bourbons and an almost excessive knowledge of the surroundings. However, he seems to leave a lot of the information to the hell-mates to figure out.

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[GypsyGoth]

Wonderful characters, and I love the word hell-mates

[LemonJam]

Hahaha, thank you

[Locke.]

[jaybitches]

OHHHH i like this <<< did i sound gay LOL

[Legend killer]

Are any of the girls hot???

[LemonJam]

I've done some silly little 'promo pictures' if you will of the cast, but I kept them in spoilers incase people want to imagine the characters for themselves. I realize they're a tad exaggerated, but hey, I'm putting on a show here.

First episode should be completed tomorrow anybody who's interested.

[LemonJam]

[An alarm clock goes off at 6:16am. It beeps three times and is then hit by a pale hand. A man gets out of bed, putting his slippers on in the process. He puts on 'The Boo Radleys - Wake Up Boo!' Cut to him on an exercise bike, camera still not showing his face]

Wake up it’s a beautiful morning,
Feel the sun shining for your eyes.
Wake up it’s so beautiful,

[He gets off the bike. Cut to the bathroom, he goes into the shower]

For what could be the very last time.
Wake up (x8)

[Cut to him making fried eggs in a well kept kitchen]

But you can't blame me now for the death of someone,
But you can't blame me now for the death of someone.
But you've gonna say, what you wanna say,
You have to put the death in everything.

[The music abruptly stops and a rumble is heard. The man pauses to listen. He then turns off the ring and runs to his room. He opens his wardrobe to reveal many of the same black suit. He swiftly dresses. He adjusts a black and white tie and runs out the front door. Cut to the view of a very friendly village; bright blue sky, green grass, homely houses as far as the eye can see. It is very peaceful, not a car in sight. The man, wearing sunglasses steps onto his lawn and looks up to the sky. It suddenly greys over with Smokey black whirlpools and throws somebody down to the ground, face-planting the floor. This is followed by another, and another, scattered all over the neighbourhood. The old man smiles to himself and begins walking towards one of the people. A young Hispanic man begins to slowly lift his bleeding face from the floor. He sees the old man walking towards him and rolls over onto his back, shocked.]

ANDRÉS: Where am I?
[The man slows down and smirks to himself. He bends down to the man and takes off his sunglasses]

LUCIFER: Welcome to hell.

[ANDRÉS’S face becomes visibly shocked and scared]

LUCIFER: Tea?
 
[Ten stunned, confused looking people are sat and stood around a well kept posh looking lounge very awkwardly, with bags of ice on certain injuries from the fall. The old man is pouring tea for himself and stirs. He looks up.]

LUCIFER: Nobody want a drink?

[Remains in silence]

LUCIFER: Alright then, erm, welcome to hell, erm, there are homes assigned for each of you which will apply to your needs
DULCIE: Apply to our needs? What do you mean by that?
ANDRÉS: I thought this was meant to be hell
BEATRIX: Or so he’s telling us
LYLA: I could just be on a really bad acid trip right now.
LUCIFER: Would you like me to explain further?

[The group stops]

LUCIFER: Right, well I’ll be checking up on you guys every now and then.
JEREMY: Check up on us for what? We gonna bring a noose to our necks in the bloody afterlife?
LUCIFER: You can’t die any more. You’re stuck here forever.
JEREMY: Well surely it ain’t just a party of ten sinners? Judas or Hitler never pop down?
LUCIFER: Look, all will be explained later.
LANCE: Well it’s not like we’re gonna be busy making daisy chains any time soon
LUCIFER: Well how do you that I know anything and even if I did I’m not going to be feeding such important information to you over a cup of tea and a scone now is it?
JEREMY: Screw this, [he gets up] you guys can sit around over Earl Grey and listen to Quasimodo’s fairy-tales but I’m gonna find the nearest phone box and go home.

[he begins to walk out. Lucifer raises his index finger.]

LUCIFER: I-I wouldn’t leave if I were you, the doors extremely-

[Suddenly the doorway sets ablaze and the fire pushes JEREMY back. JEREMY throws himself onto the floor.]

JEREMY: What the hell was that?
LANCE: Nice choice of words.
LUCIFER: Look, I know how hard it is to believe. I mean, that’s why a lot of you are here right? Not believing? Maybe you should start now.
BEATRIX: How dare you.

[The group turns to her]

BEATRIX: How dare you! I’ve been a believer all my life and now you’re telling me I belong here?
LUCIFER: When did you last pray?
BEATRIX: Excuse me?
LUCIFER: Sorry did I stutter?

[BEATRIX pauses in disbelief]

BEATRIX: I have prayed for every single night for my sixty-eight years of life, are you trying to tell me I’m a bad Christian?!
LUCIFER: Hmm, you may just be in the wrong place then. Oh well, you’re here now.

[BEATRIX begins chanting to herself and pinches her arms repeatedly]

BEATRIX: I’m dreamin’, I’m dreamin, I’m dreamin, I love you lord, wake me up from this nightmare
DOMINIC: So... when do we see our houses?

[The group look at him in disbelief. LUCIFER smiles to himself]

__________
 
[LUCIFER and the new arrivals are walking down the neighbourhood, the sun is setting and the sky is a curious shade of purple with yellow hints mixed in. Although there is a road there are no cars. The group walk past bungalow after bungalow as far as the eye can see.]

DULCIE: [to Lyla] There’s got to be hundreds of houses here.
LYLA: Who do you think lives in them?
LANCE: Obviously all the finest paedophiles and rapists all over the globe.

[BEATRIX is walking behind slowly. ANDRÉS notices she looks upset.]

ANDRÉS: Hey lady.

[She looks at him]

ANDRÉS: Everything’s gonna be okay.

[She smiles lightly.]

BEATRIX: Bless you sir.

[They arrive at a house on the corner of a crossroad. LUCIFER begins flicking through paperwork on his clipboard.]

LUCIFER: Right, house number #1 is tailored for... Mrs. Pye? Well, it's Miss. Pye now I guess.

[He lets out a small laugh much to everybody’s dismay.]

LUCIFER: I’m sorry; too soon, far too soon, I do apologize. Anyway um, Miss Dulcie Pye, welcome to your new home, if there’s anything not tailored to your needs please let me know immediately.

[DULCIE takes the keys off of LUCIFER as everyone begins to walk off. She stops for a moment.]

DULCIE: Hold on guys.

[They stop and look at her. She turns to LUCIFER]

DULCIE: Do we have food already?
LUCIFER: Why yes, we have some fine cuisine awaiting all of you.
DULCIE:[pause] okay...well I mean if you guys are as curious as I am we should really discuss what we thinks going on and get to know each other I guess.

[The group stares at her with a pure lack of emotion.]

DULCIE: So, how would people like to come over for dinner tonight?

[They give no reaction whatsoever.]

DUCLIE: [she nods, somewhat dismayed] Alright then.

[She turns and walks towards her house.]

MAKSIMILIAN: That would be lovely, madam.

[DULCIE stops, initially surprised and turns around.]

DULCIE: Great, um, how’s seven for you?
LUCIFER: Oh, we don’t have clocks here. We don’t technically have sun either, the sky just changes colour based on moods.
LANCE: I guess its current state stands for ‘absolute mind****’ then.
DULCIE: Well, um, just come over when you feel like it really. If anyone else changes their mind, they’re welcome too.

[The group shyly nods and looks around]

LUCIFER: Well, shall we move on?

[The group begins to walk on as DULCIE walks back towards her house. She nervously turns the key and walks in. The wooden floor is glossy and cream walls have hanging pictures of family. It appears to be like an upper-middle class household. DULCIE however is seemingly panicked.]

DULCIE: This was my home before.

[She looks at the pictures on the wall and begins to lightly sob. The picture is of her and her husband on their wedding day. She jumps as the television turns on.]

TELEVISION: Good day. I’m Lucifer and welcome to hell. We sufficiently understand how confused and frightened you may be at this time, but we’re here to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

[Cut to JEREMY’s messy, worn out apartment]

TELEVISION: As you can see, your homes are tailored to your needs. However, if you plan on changing the scenery of it...

[JEREMY tries kicking a table in rage but is flung back again]

TELEVISION: ...think again.

[Cut to Janice peeking out her curtains looking confused]

TELEVISION: There may be some things you may not expect to see that are somewhat hazardous.

[It cuts to JANICE looking at what used to be her swimming pool back on Earth, which is now a pool of lava.]

TELEVISION: But we have your protection in mind, so do not fret.

[Cut to BEATRIX’s small home where she’s looking at a wall of video tapes]

TELEVISION: You should find somewhere in your accommodation a wall of tapes. These are your significant memories.

[Cut to DOMINIC in a completely empty home staring at a wall, but with only the television running in the background.]

TELEVISION: Some of you have more significant memories than others.

[Cut to LYLA looking inside a fridge]

TELEVISION: We hope that you enjoy our specially stocked cuisine

[She pulls out what appears to be a red, shrivelled, spiky chicken carcass and looks at it in disgust]

TELEVISION: and just to finish up, some house rules. Essentially, if you do anything I don’t like then I will deal with you however I choose to do so. And before you think “oh, well, it’s not as if he can kill me” just remember that you have loved ones above this abyss. Thank you and have a pleasant stay!

[Cut back to BEATRIX, looking stunned at the now turned off TV. She holds onto her cross and begins praying]

BEATRIX: Lord, why have you forsaken me? Please wake me up from this dream [pause] now!

[She opens her eyes and stares blankly. A tear rolls down her cheek]

__________

[Back to LUCIFER who has just arrived home. He puts his clipboard down on a side-table neatly and walks to his kitchen. He puts the kettle on and grabs a piece of paper and a black fine liner pen. He narrates as he writes]

LUCIFER: The Candidates are at their assigned accommodations, rules have been explained and they currently live in fear. I will soon begin our first trial. Kind Regards, Lucifer.

[He then crumples the letter into his hands and sits in prayer, mumbling inaudibly. He stays in the position for ten seconds. He then opens his hands and the letter has disappeared. The kettle pings. He gets up and begins to pour himself a fresh brew.]

__________

[Dulcie is staring at the food on her counter, the shrivelled, red, spiked chicken carcass, a strange grey mush in a bag, an orange turnip like vegetable that omits puss and a jar of peanut butter. She hears a knock at the door. She opens it to find MAKSIMILIAN.]

MAKSIMILIAN: Hello there.
DULCIE: Oh hi, um, you’re a bit early.
MAKSIMILIAN: I came to offer any assistance with the cooking; I was a chef for 5 years you know.
DULCIE: That’d be great; I don’t even know what this stuff is.
MAKSIMILIAN: Neither do I, but I’m sure it can’t be too difficult.

[He walks in and looks at the food on the counter]

DULCIE: If you don’t mind me saying, you don’t seem too subdued by this whole thing.
MAKSIMILIAN: I learn to take things day by day. Should I just cut the vegetable looking stuff?
DULCIE: Yeah if you could, I’ll handle this chicken thing. So, what did you do for a living?
MAKSIMILIAN: I was a personal trainer.
DULCIE: Oh, nice! Do you think anybody else will be coming or do you think they’re still in shock?
MAKSIMILIAN: If I’m honest, I do not believe it’ll be highly populated. They are still saddened that everything seems to be over for them.
DULCIE: Well, they have every right to be upset and confused and-
MAKSIMILIAN: Why are you so happy to be here?

[DULCIE stops preparing the chicken and looks at him.]

MAKSIMILIAN: You can be honest now.

[She pauses and walks to grab her picture of her and her husband.]

DULCIE: This is me and my husband. His name is Greg. We had an incredibly on and off relationship. Most days we kept screaming at each other. But some days [she chuckles] we just couldn’t keep our hands off of each other. [she swallows] I cheated on him with another guy. His name was Russell. He just seemed to understand everything I needed. Greg came home early and drunk one night and he caught us. I told Russell to leave but when I turned to look at him, he’d already gone out the window. This just tipped Greg over. He just- [she begins to tear up]
MAKSIMILIAN: And now you are here?

[DULCIE sheepishly nods]

MAKSIMILIAN: You did not explain why you are so seemingly happy.
DULCIE: [she pauses to wipe her tears] It’s because I know, deep down, I deserve to be here.

[DULCIE puts the picture back as MAKSIMILIAN looks at her curiously]

__________
 
[Outside, JEREMY has just gone out of his house. He checks his pockets.]

LANCE: They’ve emptied our pockets

[JEREMY turns to see Lance sat on his doorstep.]

LANCE: Went out for a cigarette before, nothing.
JEREMY: Damn, I already hate this place. Why is everyone so bloody calm about this?
LANCE: I think most of us are just in shock.

[They see TAABU walking out her home and away from everyone else’s homes]

LANCE: Where do you think she’s going?
JEREMY: [shouts] Oi!

[TAABU turns around]

JEREMY: Where you off, love?
TAABU: Investigating
JEREMY: Well it’s about freaking time someone else was curious.

[He begins to walk towards her]

TAABU: What are you doing?
JEREMY: What do you think I’m doing? I’m joining you.
TAABU: No. I work alone.

[TAABU walks away and JEREMY stops in his tracks]

JEREMY: What the bloody hell is up with everybody here?
LANCE: Says the guy with the giant green Mohawk.

[JEREMY begins to look at LANCE threateningly and walks back inside.]

__________
 
[Outside DULCIE’s house, ANDRÉS and LYLA are walking to the door]

ANDRÉS: So how do you think this is going to go?
LYLA: Badly, tbh.
ANDRÉS: Badly? Why do you think that?
LYLA: Have you looked at us? We have a Sid Vicious wannabe and a crazy Christian fogey in the same room for starters, never mind the crazy hot chick and the perverted Robert Smith who just stares into space.

[They arrive at the doorstep]

ANDRÉS: Well, here it goes. [He knocks. The door opens.]
DULCIE: Ah! You’re just in time. We’ve just dished up now. Come in
ANDRÉS: Thank you

[They walk in. MAKSIMILIAN, DOMINIC, JANICE, LANCE, JEREMY and BEATRIX are sat around the small table awkwardly, with cutlery set out and the strange food on the table seemingly cooked. ANDRÉS, LYLA and DULCIE sit down]

JEREMY: What the **** is this?
DULCIE: We’re not sure. Does anyone know if the other girl is coming?
LANCE: She’s off investigating. Not that there’s a lot of investigate here, but she can go play Sherlock Holmes if she wants.
LYLA: Can we eat now? I’m sorry, I’m really hungry.
DULCIE: Sure, dig in everyone.

[They all pick up their cutlery but are interrupted but BEATRIX clearing her throat. They stop and look at her.]

BEATRIX: Nobody here care to say grace?
MAKSIMILIAN: It is quite clearly too late for that now.

[MAKSIMILIAN, LANCE, JEREMY and LYLA continue eating. BEATRIX looks to DULCIE, DULCIE nods. BEATRIX, DULCIE, JANICE and ANDRÉS put their hands together and their heads down. DOMINIC continues to stare blankly.]

BEATRIX: Dear Lord, we thank you for this food you have given us.
LANCE: [speaking with mouth full] Technically, we don’t know if “God” made this.

[BEATRIX glares at LANCE, but chooses to ignore him]

BEATRIX: Please, give us strength, all of us, to overcome these adversities set before us and by the grace of God may we be forgiven for our sins.
LYLA: [snorts] Far too late for that.

[ANDRÉS shushes LYLA and scowls. He returns to prayer. LYLA gives everyone else a bitchy look]

BEATRIX: And please Lord, protect our loved ones at this time.

[The group pause, stop eating and all join her in prayer, except DOMINIC, still blankly staring]

BEATRIX: We realise that their losses will be tough for them and may you give them strength to see it through. Amen.
ALL: Amen.

[They all dig in again. LYLA wipes the tears from her eyes. DULCIE looks at DOMINIC]

DULCIE: Please, do help yourself.
DOMINIC: [said in monotone] I’m not hungry, thank you.

[She looks perplexed and digs in]

JEREMY: So do you guys come here often?

[Some of the table laugh]

BEATRIX: Do you really think that’s an appropriate thing to say right now?
JEREMY: Lighten up Mary Magdalene, there’s nothing we can do right now.

[BEATRIX puts down her cutlery and stands]

BEATRIX: I’m done, thank you Dulcie for the hospitality.
MAKSIMILIAN: Stop making a scene, sit down.
BEATRIX: No, I cannot handle this right now!
DULCIE: Beatrix-
BEATRIX: I’m sorry Dulcie, but there are some people I just refuse to be around.
LYLA: People that don’t believe what a fairytale book tells them?
ANDRÉS: Hey, if it’s a fairytale book, how come we’re in hell right now?
LYLA: [in a mock Spanish accent] Look, compadré, I don’t know why you’re getting involved.
ANDRÉS: Haha, a jab at my ethnicity, there’s no wonder why you’re here
LYLA: Excuse me?
MAKSIMILIAN: There’s a reason we’re all here, we’re all horrible people
BEATRIX: Aww hell no!

[MAKSIMILIAN, ANDRÉS, LYLA, BEATRIX, JEREMY AND LANCE commence in a screaming war. JANICE jumps back horrified as she notices something in her odd chicken portion]

JANICE: Guys!

[The group is quiet, stunned that JANICE finally spoke]

JANICE: There’s a-an ear in my meat.
DULCIE: What?!
ANDRÉS: Let me see. [he walks to JANICE’s place, looks at the meat and gags] is this human?!
LYLA: Oh my God, there’s an eye in mine.

[she gags and runs to the sink to throw up. DULCIE looks at DOMINIC, remembering he chose not to eat the food]

MAKSIMILIAN: Oh come on, I’ve eaten much worse in my lifetime
BEATRIX: Eaten what, your soul?
DULCIE: This was a really bad idea guys, I’m so sorry
JEREMY: Did you not check it before you whacked it in the oven you dumb cow?!
BEATRIX: Did your father not think of the outcome before he whacked it in the oven?
JEREMY: Oh that’s it!

[He gets up and walks over threateningly to BEATRIX, but his arms are held back by MAKSIMILIAN and is taken outside. Everyone begins to rapidly leave, leaving just DOMINIC and DULCIE with the mess]

MAKSIMILIAN: [from outside] You do not ever try to throw a punch at an old woman.
JEREMY: That old bitch deserved it!

[Everyone outside is shouting inaudibly, DULCIE runs her hand against her face in despair and notices DOMINIC is still sat at the table.]

DULCIE: Don’t you have better things to stare at right now?
DOMINIC: I was never one to watch, more one to analyse.

[He stands up and walks to the door]

DULCIE: Well why didn’t you tell us about the meat?

[DOMINIC pauses and looks at DULCIE]

DOMINIC: I wasn’t hungry.

[He leaves. DULCIE puts both hands against her face in despair. Her telephone rings. She walks toward it and picks up]

DULCIE: Hello?
LUCIFER: Dulcie, it’s Lucifer, I need to speak to you urgently, please arrive at mine soon.

[He hangs up, Dulcie looks at the phone and hits it hard back into place.]

__________

[Later, the sky is now red and burgundy, DULCIE rings the bell of Lucifer’s cottage. The door opens.]

LUCIFER: Ah! Hello Dulcie, do come on in!

[She walks in]

LUCIFER: I’ve made a pot of tea so do sit down and help yourself.

[DULCIE takes a seat in the lounge but doesn’t take any tea.]

LUCIFER: [Whilst sitting down in front of DULCIE] I heard the ruckus coming from your accommodation; I’m guessing things didn’t go to plan.
DULCIE: Why would they?
LUCIFER: Heh, I guess you’re right.
DULCIE: So why have you bought me here?

[LUCIFER anxiously rubs his face and hands]

LUCIFER: Well erm, I’m not quite sure how to tell you this but your ex-husband is in trouble.
DULCIE: What’s wrong with Greg?
LUCIFER: Essentially, the clock is ticking for him.

[DULCIE is visibly shocked]

DULCIE: Oh my God, I can’t take this.
LUCIFER: However, there is something you can do to save him.
DULCIE: [Sobbing] Anything, please
LUCIFER: Well, [pauses] you may have noticed there’s somebody acting very shifty. Lurking around and, well, analyzing people.
DULCIE: What about them?
LUCIFER: My research is what I feared; they’re not supposed to be here. They have connections to make things terrible for everyone else’s stay here. And I know from you're tapes you're better equipped for this job than you'll tell anyone.

[DULCIE looks at LUCIFER perplexed as he leans forward.]

LUCIFER: I need you to get rid of him.
DULCIE: The staring guy?
LUCIFER: Dominic?! Oh no! He’s harmless, trust me. I need you to kill Maksimilian.

[DULCIE is stunned]

DULCIE: H-How am I meant to trust you? Your name’s Lucifer for God’s sake!
LUCIFER: Because I’m the one who has your divorcee’s life in your hands.
DULCIE: [screams] He’s still my husband!

[LUCIFER is set back as DULCIE sobs uncontrollably]

LUCIFER: I apologise, sincerely madam, I do. I wasn’t too happy when I was placed here either. I know exactly how it feels to lose everything, but there isn’t any reason why you should make yourself lose more.

[DULCIE’s crying begins to set back more]

LUCIFER: So; do we have a deal?
DULCIE: [she pauses] Deal.
Abaddon.

[LemonJam]

Any comments/criticism are welcome, just don't be too harsh, I'm not an aspiring writer/English student.

Appreciate anyone who reads it, it's very long haha

[GypsyGoth]

It was very enjoyable, well crafted

[Z]

Amazing read James, and you're welcome . I like Dulcie a lot, can't wait to read more!

[LemonJam]

Thanks guys

[MeMyselfAndI]

Luicifer is off supernatural

[LemonJam]

Wow. I genuinely have never seen that show :| it honestly wasn't intentional

[Patrick]

Hell Lies In Others

[Marsh.]

Well "Lucifer" is hardly copyright infringement lol.

[LemonJam]

True, and from what I read the characters don't seem too alike.

The name stays I guess. -shrug-

[Marsh.]

Well Lucifer is the devil, right lol. So no one can take creative credit even if the characters were similar.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by MeMyselfandI

Luicifer is off supernatural

also the name for the devil hehe knowledge x

[LemonJam]

Episode 2 should be ready tomorrow. Anyone too lazy to read I've picked out some bits I feel are a bit more essential for quick reading. The story will probably make ALOT sense if you read the full thing though.

ANDRÉS: Where am I?
LUCIFER: Welcome to hell.
...
LUCIFER: There are homes assigned for each of you which will apply to your needs
...
[DULCIE is looking around her new home.
DULCIE: This was my home before...
[She looks at the pictures on the wall and begins to lightly sob. The picture is of her and her husband on their wedding day.]
...
TELEVISION: You should find somewhere in your accommodation a wall of tapes. These are your significant memories.
...
MAKSIMILIAN: Why are you so happy to be here?
DULCIE: This is me and my husband. His name is Greg. I cheated on him with another guy. Greg came home early and drunk one night and he caught us. This just tipped Greg over. He just- [she begins to tear up]
MAKSIMILIAN: You did not explain why you are so seemingly happy.
DULCIE: It’s because I know, deep down, I deserve to be here.
...
[They see TAABU walking out her home and away from everyone else’s homes]
JEREMY: Where you off, love?
TAABU: Investigating
...
[MAKSIMILIAN, DOMINIC, JANICE, LANCE, JEREMY, BEATRIX, LYLA, ANDRÉS and DULCIE are sat around the small table of Dulcie’s house awkwardly eating]
DULCIE: Please, do help yourself.
DOMINIC: [said in monotone] I’m not hungry, thank you.
...
[MAKSIMILIAN, ANDRÉS, LYLA, BEATRIX, JEREMY AND LANCE commence in a screaming war. JANICE jumps back horrified as she notices something in her odd chicken portion]
JANICE: Guys!
[The group is quiet, stunned that JANICE finally spoke]
JANICE: There’s a-an ear in my meat.
ANDRÉS: ...is this human?!
JEREMY: Did you not check it before you whacked it in the oven you dumb cow?!
BEATRIX: Did your father not think of the outcome before he whacked it in the oven?
JEREMY: Oh that’s it!
[He gets up and walks over threateningly to BEATRIX, but his arms are held back by MAKSIMILIAN and is taken outside. Everyone begins to rapidly leave, leaving just DOMINIC and DULCIE with the mess]
...
DOMINIC: I was never one to watch, more one to analyse.
DULCIE: Well why didn’t you tell us about the meat?
DOMINIC: I wasn’t hungry.
...
[DULCIE is on the phone]
LUCIFER: Dulcie, it’s Lucifer, I need to speak to you urgently, please arrive at mine soon.
...
LUCIFER: Your ex-husband is in trouble... the clock is ticking for him... there is something you can do to save him. My research is what I feared; they’re not supposed to be here. They have connections to make things terrible for everyone else’s stay here. And I know from you're tapes you're better equipped for this job than you'll tell anyone. I need you to kill Maksimilian. So; do we have a deal?
DULCIE: [she pauses] Deal.

[LemonJam]

MAN #1: Well what do ya wanna do with her? She saw everythin’!

[The room is damp and dark with a flickering light. DULCIE has her hands tied behind her back behind a steel frame chair. Her mouth is taped up. She has a black eye and a bruised face. She opens her eyes from sleep and is suddenly stunned to see two large, beefy men, wearing sweat covered vests and jeans with tattoos on their arms talking.]

MAN #2: Jus’ wait ‘til Rico gets here

[She suddenly in panic puts her head down and closes her eyes]

MAN #2: Hold on.

[MAN #2 tears the tape off DULCIE’s face]

MAN #2: I know you’re awake you bitch!
DULCIE: [she begins to cry] Please, just let me go, I won’t say anything.
MAN #1 Hey, [he holds up a mobile phone] how we meant to trust a little girl who was about to call 911 before we knocked you out.
[She continues to cry]
MAN #1: Hey, what if we can have our way with ya then let you go, that a deal?
MAN #2: Yo, wait ‘til da boss gets here.
MAN #1: She’s hot man! Damn! Look at her for God’s sakes!
DULCIE: You wouldn’t let me go anyway.
MAN #2: Dat’s a yes.

[The men nod to each other as DULCIE screams and kicks. MAN #1 lifts the back of her chair. MAN #2 slaps her and then grabs her legs. DULCIE continues to scream. Suddenly a door opens and a man raises a gun. He shoots MAN #1, dropping DULCIE on her side in the process. MAN #2 lets go of DULCIE and puts his hands up. The mystery man shoots him anyway. He then runs over to a crying DULCIE and begins to untie her.]

MYSTERY MAN: I’m so sorry you got involved in all this. I’ll repay you I swear.
DULCIE: This is repayment enough, I didn’t expect you to come back for me.
MYSTERY MAN: It’s what any good person would do, right?

[DULCIE is untied and turns to look at the man]

MYSTERY MAN: I’m Greg by the way.

[She smiles slightly whilst tears roll down her face. Suddenly the screen turns into white noise. A tape is ejected by a tape player. DULCIE is sat on her couch in her home in hell, with an identical face minus the bruises; a slight smile and tears.]

__________

[BEATRIX is sat outside. LYLA comes outside to join her]

LYLA: You okay, Beatrix?
BEATRIX: Oh, I’m just dandy.
LYLA: Seriously, I’m worried for you. You look just like him over there.

[She points to DOMINIC, also sat outside his house also staring into space as per usual. In their line of sight they see MAKSIMILIAN walking towards them.]

MAKSIMILIAN: Hello.
BEATRIX: Hello Maks, thanks again for defending me last night.
MAKSIMILIAN: Are you going to keep quiet from now on then?
BEATRIX: Excuse me?
MAKSIMILIAN: You were being very insensitive last night.
LYLA: Are you kidding me? Beatrix has gone through more than most of us!
MAKSIMILIAN: You know, it’s interesting to note Lyla that you’ve rushed to Beatrix’s side once you realised people cared for her.
LYLA: [she laughs] Are you psychologically analysing me?
MAKSIMILIAN: You were making fun of her every moment you could yesterday and when everyone jumped to her side, you have too.
BEATRIX: Is this really relevant Maks? Anyone can tell the difference between right and wrong.
MAKSIMILIAN: It is just an observation. I hope you hear my words.

[MAKSIMILIAN begins to walk away from a visibly angered BEATRIX and LYLA. Suddenly a gunshot is heard. BEATRIX, LYLA and even DOMINIC are looking around. MAKSIMILIAN looks to his chest to find a bullet, fixed halfway into his skin. JEREMY, LANCE and ANDRÉS come outside to see what’s going on. Everyone looks in shock as MAKSIMILIAN pulls the bullet out without even flinching. He looks straight ahead. DULCIE is stood, shocked with gun in hand. MAKSIMILIAN suddenly yells and runs at DULCIE]

BEATRIX: Maks?!

[MAKSIMILIAN punches DULCIE down to the floor and begins pummelling her. DOMINIC, ANDRÉS and JEREMY try getting him off but are just thrown back as he continues to pummel her; seemingly no damage is being done to her face.]

LYLA : Get off of her you bastard!
DULCIE: Please stop Greg!

[MAKSIMILIAN pauses momentarily as he raises his fist; he is thrown off of her by DOMINIC and ANDRÉS. JEREMY then approaches MAKSIMILIAN and tries to take a swing. MAKSIMILIAN dodges and quickly but effectively jabs JEREMY in the face.]

MAKSIMILIAN: Why did you try to kill me?!
DULCIE: I-I must’ve been possessed.
MAKSIMILIAN: You lying sack of ****!

[He tries to run over to her but ANDRÉS steps in the way]

ANDRÉS: Woah, hey man, take it easy, you didn’t even die
MAKSIMILIAN: So you’re saying I should just forget that some psycho bitch just tried to shoot me?! Where did you even get a gun from?!
DULCIE:[Getting up] I wasn’t even conscious until I’d pulled the trigger and I’m sorry, by the way.
MAKSIMILIAN: That’s not a very convincing apology.
JEREMY: Well at least she gave one.
BEATRIX: Isn’t that ironic...
LANCE: Why don’t you go see Lucifer, find out the truth?
MAKSIMILIAN: Do you really think the devil is going to tell the truth?
DOMINIC: Nobody knows the truth...

[Everyone turns to DOMINIC, shocked at a rare occasion where he is speaking.]

DOMINIC: Going into combat with the General doesn’t mean you win the war, what isn’t to say a soldier doesn’t have ideas of his own?
BEATRIX: Oh great, he talks in riddles too.
DULCIE: He’s right though. I mean any of you could’ve done this to me.
JEREMY: So you’re saying it could be angsty teen or little miss runaway?
DULCIE: It could be someone here.

[It is momentarily silent as everyone looks at each other.]

LYLA: Oh God, this is horribly cliché. You guys are talking like somebody here has magic powers.
ANDRÉS: What was your last memory before all this?
DULCIE: I was just on my sofa thinking and I guess I blacked out.
ANDRÉS: You should see if you can get any answers out of Lucifer.
LANCE: He’s more of a closed book than the bibles in our bedside drawers.
ANDRÉS: It’s worth a try though, right?
MAKSIMILIAN: I agree.

[Everyone turns their head to MAKSIMILIAN. He nods sternly.]

MAKSIMILIAN: Go see him.

[She begins to walk away]

MAKSIMILIAN: But just one thing.

[She stops in her tracks.]

MAKSIMILIAN: Even if this was due to being possessed, I am coming after you.

[He walks back to his house. Everyone else except DOMINIC and DULCIE follow suit.]

DOMINIC: I don’t believe you either.

[DULCIE turns, looking concerned, DOMINIC gives a menacing smile and walks back to his house.]

__________

[LUCIFER is sat on his red armchair reading The Guardian with a cup of tea to his side. DULCIE bursts in. LUCIFER puts down his newspaper]

LUCIFER: Oh, please come in, Dulcie.
DULCIE: He didn’t die!
LUCIFER: You attempted to kill him already?!
DULCIE: Yes, it didn’t work and now every single person is suspicious of me.
LUCIFER: How did you try to kill him?
DULCIE: With a gun.
LUCIFER: You have a gun?!
DULCIE: Did you not pay attention to me and my husband’s past?
LUCIFER: Well I didn’t think you’d be stupid enough to think you could just casually shoot him here.
DULCIE: Well I can’t kill him then?
LUCIFER: You can kill him, I just haven’t told you how yet.

[He gets up and walks over to a 16th century tapestry.]

LUCIFER: Are you familiar with the Moirae?
DULCIE: I have no idea what you’re talking about.
LUCIFER: In Greek Mythology, they were three women who controlled how long the living lived on with the lifespan controlled by thread. They may be better known as ‘The Fates.’
DULCIE: And once they cut the thread, the living being becomes deceased?
LUCIFER: Precisely. There’s a building very far away from our houses. In there are all the threads of life. But dear God Dulcie, don’t go on a genocide. It’s about a two hour walk. I believe one girl has already found her way there, the ex-fugitive.
DULCIE: Fugitive?
LUCIFER: Forget I said that, you may want to have her as a body guard in case something goes wrong.
DULCIE: I doubt she’d trust me.
LUCIFER: Oh believe me, she’ll trust you.
DULCIE: So, what am I supposed to tell the others, I just told them I was possessed.
LUCIFER: Well I guess that’s your own fault. [He picks his newspaper back up] Good luck!

[DULCIE rolls her eyes and struts out the house]

__________

[BEATRIX and JANICE are looking at the lava pool in JANICE’s back garden]

BEATRIX: You had a damn swimming pool?
JANICE: Haha, yeah.
BEATRIX: It’s a pity a girl like you lost so much

[JANICE bites her lip]

BEATRIX: I’m sorry, that was insensitive of me.
JANICE: Don’t worry about it, this must be worse for you.
BEATRIX: Thank you. So where were you this morning?
JANICE: I was scared. I was hiding inside and looking through the window.
BEATRIX: This place is so damn crazy, I don’t blame you.

[JEREMY walks around the corner.]

JEREMY: Beatrix, can we talk?
BEATRIX: Sure, hit me.
JEREMY: Sorry, Janet, do you mind?

[JANICE is about to walk]

BEATRIX: Are you kidding me?! Firstly, her name is Janice, secondly, this is Janice’s own back yard, you stay right here Janice.
JANICE: No, it’s fine I can-
BEATRIX: Please, Janice.

[JANICE nervously chooses to stay]

BEATRIX: You were gonna say?
JEREMY: Well, I’m just here to apologize for being threatening really.
BEATRIX: Say the words.

[JEREMY looks miffed, staring down to the floor]

JEREMY: I... I’m sorry.
BEATRIX: You know Jeremy, I’ll be able to forgive you in due time, but at the moment I’d rather if we took things slow.
JEREMY: And there’s me thinking all Christians are forgiving.

[He walks away]

BEATRIX: He’s a moron.

[JEREMY walks to the road. He sees DULCIE knocking on TAABU’s door. He walks to over to her.]

JEREMY: Was it her?
DULCIE: It could’ve been. I’m just checking if she’s in.
JEREMY: Fat chance. I ain’t seen her since before the dinner. I’ll catch you later or something; I’ve got some more staring into the abyss to do.

[DULCIE laughs as he walks away]

TAABU: Funny guy.

[DULCIE turns around shocked. TAABU has been standing around the side of the house.]

TAABU: I heard you’ve got yourself into trouble?
DULCIE: Look, all I’ve been told is that you’d be willing to help me out with this.
TAABU: So you are in trouble then?
DULCIE: Oh God, well I was told you’ve found a building I need to get to.
TAABU: The Moirae?
DULCIE: Yes, can you help?
TAABU: You know, I won’t say a thing about this to anyone, but I can’t help you.
DULCIE: Why not?
TAABU: You have your reasons for doing this, I have my reasons for choosing not to.
DULCIE: Well I know you’re a fugitive and I can tell everybody here that you are.
TAABU: You say that like people believe you and that I won’t say about this conversation if you did so.
DULCIE: Oh, just forget it.

[DULCIE walks away back towards her house. She sees MAKSIMILIAN glaring at her suspiciously. She walks faster and goes into her house. She falls to the floor and begins to cry. She looks up at her wedding picture.]

DULCIE: What would you do?

[She hears a knock on the door behind her. She gets up swiftly wiping her face crying to hide any tears. She opens the door.]

DOMINIC: I think you need somebody to talk to.

[DULCIE clears her throat and nods. He walks in.]

DOMINIC: People are on your side. They do believe you. I don’t.
DULCIE: Thanks, I guess.
DOMINIC: You mentioned a man named Greg when Maks was hitting you.
DULCIE: He’s the reason why I’m here.
DOMINIC: I see.
DULCIE: And [she pauses and sighs] he’s the reason I tried to kill Maks.
DOMINIC: ...I see.
DULCIE: Lucifer said if I killed Maks then my husband would live longer.
DOMINIC: I’m going to ask you a question and I want you to consider it thoughtfully.
DULCIE: Shoot.
DOMINIC: How do you think Greg is feeling now?

[DULCIE is speechless momentarily]

DULCIE: I- I mean... He must be...
DOMINIC: Is he usually that kind of guy?
DULCIE: He would’ve never done that if he were sober.
DOMINIC: So do you think he’s regretting his actions? What do you think his punishment will be for this?
DULCIE: He’s probably in jail. [She begins to tear up] oh God, I’m the biggest mess here.
DOMINIC: It’s okay.

[He grabs her hand]

DULCIE: We met through gangs being after him for not paying money for drugs he used. We had to move all the damn time.
DOMINIC: So he’s just killed his wife, got into jail where he has gangs after him constantly. This man has been turning to drugs and alcohol even before he met you. Do you really think your husband has a good quality of life right now?
DULCIE: He still has so much to live for.
DOMINIC: Are you not what he lived for?
DULCIE: [she pauses] I guess.
DOMINIC: Look, I know this might be a completely horrible suggestion to you, but why would you want to keep a man alive who’s just screwed it up? How do you know Lucifer would’ve saved him anyway? Do you think that he just told you to do this to cause conflict?
DULCIE: I didn’t even think of that.
DOMINIC: I think you should just leave things be and not react to things. I mean, who wants to make a deal with the devil?
DULCIE: I still have Maks wanting to kill me.
DOMINIC: Maks doesn’t know how to kill you. Even if he did, just know that I’ll protect you.

[They smile to each other.]

[Tristan Prettymans ‘Song for the Rich’ is playing. ANDRÉS takes off his hat and looks at himself in the mirror.]

Get off work about 4 o'clock
and I'm late again

[Cut to LANCE at his house looking at a picture of a girl, he wipes his hand over his eyes]

cause you'll be here by 6:30
and we'll go looking for a close parking spot again

[Cut to JANICE looking at a picture of her family crying.]

Sitting in a room full of believers
now you tell me what's wrong and what's right
cause I look over at you baby,
you got your good intentions focused so tight

[Cut to DULCIE looking at the picture of her and Greg on the wedding day.]

and now it hurts me so, to have to see you go
to watch these drugs pull you down

[She picks up her gun on the table and puts it back in her drawer.]
When there's nothing we can do and no one to get through
watch you fall in and out of this mess

[LYLA is outside looking over at BEATRIX’s house. She turns to see MAKSIMILIAN is watching her. She rolls her eyes]

What's wrong with a little bit of experimentation to
open the eyes of the new generation well...
build your world on a cocaine foundation and
watch it all blow away...

[DULCIE walks back to DOMINIC. She kisses him on the cheek]

And now it hurts me so, to have to see you go
to watch this song break you down
and when you feel you can't get through and there's no hope left in you
you know I'll be right here to help you find your way out...

DULCIE: Thank you so much for your help.

[DOMINIC smiles, but a much more innocent smile. He leaves DULCIE’s home.]

__________

[At ANDRÉS’ house he is washing his face in the sink. He goes down closer to put the water on. He gets back up again still looking down at the sink. He looks back up to the mirror when a blue spirit with a distorted face screams at him]

SPIRIT: Andrés!

[ANDRÉS’ falls backwards panting heavily.]

ANDRÉS: Mom?!

Abaddon.

[Joe.]

Amazing read yet again- could actually see it on TV, when will Part three be up! I can hardly wait! How many parts is there?

[LemonJam]

Thanks again There's 12 parts for the first "series", an episode around each of the "hell-mates" and a Finale episode.