Creative Dialogue
Creative Writing Assignment
DIALOGUE
(A cacophony of bells ring throughout the store as the front door opens and a man walks in. The cashier, Stella, looks to see who has entered the building but only captures a glimpse of a disheveled, black overcoat quickly swerving through aisles.)
Rose: Hello? Sir, may I help you find something?
(Stella’s question remains unanswered by the mysterious man. She leaves the cash and attempts to locate him.)
Rose: Sir, we have a wonderful selection of sale items on the rack here, would you like to take a look?
(A large, firm set of claws grips Stella’s neck. She screams for dear life and tears begin to dampen her face. Seconds later, her voice is suppressed by thick slabs of masking tape.)
Will: Keep quiet! (Will looks into Rose’s eyes and sees fear and hopelessness consuming her. His glossy scales are a deep shade of red. Then, suddenly, he stops collecting merchandise from the shelves and kneels down beside her, slowly removing the tape from her face.)
Rose: (Rose is breathing heavily and looks deeply into his eyes.) Why—why did you attack me? Will? What have you become?! You are a monster! Take your—slimy hands off me!
Will: My Rosie, calm down, please. As you can see, I have changed quite a bit, but I feel empowered being such a large, ferocious creature. I used to be so puny and insignificant in everyone’s lives, but now, I am the star of the show creating chaos and excitement.
Rose: Get out of here! I thought you were better, I thought you were different, but you are just a beast!
(Will looks at her with a painful expression and lightly touches her flushed cheek.)
Will: All I wanted was to be with you. I just didn’t know how to behave. I was stupid and immature.
Rose: Well, obviously little has changed since you have morphed yourself into a lizard! Seriously, you should have showed your true colors from the very beginning. We wasted our time being together. You need help.
(Will
DIALOGUE
(A cacophony of bells ring throughout the store as the front door opens and a man walks in. The cashier, Stella, looks to see who has entered the building but only captures a glimpse of a disheveled, black overcoat quickly swerving through aisles.)
Rose: Hello? Sir, may I help you find something?
(Stella’s question remains unanswered by the mysterious man. She leaves the cash and attempts to locate him.)
Rose: Sir, we have a wonderful selection of sale items on the rack here, would you like to take a look?
(A large, firm set of claws grips Stella’s neck. She screams for dear life and tears begin to dampen her face. Seconds later, her voice is suppressed by thick slabs of masking tape.)
Will: Keep quiet! (Will looks into Rose’s eyes and sees fear and hopelessness consuming her. His glossy scales are a deep shade of red. Then, suddenly, he stops collecting merchandise from the shelves and kneels down beside her, slowly removing the tape from her face.)
Rose: (Rose is breathing heavily and looks deeply into his eyes.) Why—why did you attack me? Will? What have you become?! You are a monster! Take your—slimy hands off me!
Will: My Rosie, calm down, please. As you can see, I have changed quite a bit, but I feel empowered being such a large, ferocious creature. I used to be so puny and insignificant in everyone’s lives, but now, I am the star of the show creating chaos and excitement.
Rose: Get out of here! I thought you were better, I thought you were different, but you are just a beast!
(Will looks at her with a painful expression and lightly touches her flushed cheek.)
Will: All I wanted was to be with you. I just didn’t know how to behave. I was stupid and immature.
Rose: Well, obviously little has changed since you have morphed yourself into a lizard! Seriously, you should have showed your true colors from the very beginning. We wasted our time being together. You need help.
(Will