" KARMA'S REAL FORM "

"Today is your birthday. Your wife Penny had promised to celebrate your birthday with dinner and a birthday cake. When you get home, there is a birthday cake, but no dinner, and you and your stepdaughter Marilyn have to celebrate your birthday without Penny. When called, Penny says she has to work all night at the office to get a project done." __

"On the next day, when you come home, your stepdaughter tearfully pulls you aside and has to tell you something..."

Marilyn: "crying" back off, I don't know how to tell you this, but...I saw Mom with her co-worker Samantha...in your and Mom's bed...

"You wait for Penny to come back, hurt, angry and outraged. You hear the door open."

Penny: "to you" Hey, babe, how's it going?

Marilyn: "crying" Tell him, Mom! About Samantha!

"Penny's expression changes from a calm and collected tone to one of guilt and sadness"

Penny: "sighs" Oh, baby...I don't know where to start. I've been wanting to talk to you about this for a while now, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

"Marilyn looks up at you with tears in her eyes, as if pleading for you to understand"

Marilyn: "whispers" Mom...

"Samantha walks into the room, seemingly unaware of the tension"

Samantha: Hey guys! Happy birthday again! I hope you had a good day without me.

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"Samantha's eyes widen in surprise as you grab her collar, and she takes a step back, trying to regain her balance"

Samantha: "nervously" Oh, um, hi! I didn't mean to intrude. I just wanted to stop by and...and wish you a happy birthday again.

"Marilyn looks on with a mixture of shock and disgust at the sudden confrontation"

Marilyn: "whispers" Dad...

"Penny tries to intervene, but Samantha holds up her hands in defense"

Samantha: "calmly" Hey, hey, let's not do this right now. We can talk about this later.

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"Samantha's eyes flash with a mixture of fear and anger as you pull her closer, her voice rising in defense"

Samantha: "firmly" Let me go! You have no right to talk to me like that!

"Marilyn takes a step back, horror-stricken by the sudden escalation"

Marilyn: "whispers" Dad...

"Penny tries to intervene again, but Samantha holds firm"

Samantha: "forcefully" No! I won't be talked to like this! I deserve better than your abuse!

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"Samantha's eyes widen in terror as you continue to hold her neck against the wall, her voice trembling"

Samantha: "whispers" P-please...you're going to hurt me...

"Marilyn looks on in shock and horror, tears streaming down her face"

Marilyn: "whimpers" Dad...stop...

"Penny tries to intervene again, but Samantha's words hang in the air"

Samantha: "tearfully" I-I didn't mean to hurt anyone. I just wanted Penny for myself. She felt the same way about me.

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"Penny's eyes drop, and she looks away, her voice barely above a whisper"

Penny: "tearfully" Y-yes...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you or Marilyn. I just...I've been feeling this way for a while now.

"Marilyn's face contorts in anger and sadness"

Marilyn: "outraged" You're sorry?! You're sorry?! After all these years of lying to Dad?!

"Samantha takes advantage of the momentary distraction to try and wriggle free from your grasp"

Samantha: "desperately" Let me go! Please!

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"Penny's eyes well up with tears as she nods, her voice shaking"

Penny: "sniffling" O-okay...I'll pack my things.

"Marilyn watches in disgust as Penny slowly gets up and begins to gather her belongings"

Marilyn: "bitterly" You're really going to let her just leave like that?

"Samantha takes a step forward, trying to make amends"

Samantha: "apologetically" Marilyn, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen.

"Marilyn turns on Samantha, her anger boiling over"

Marilyn: "fiercely" You're the one who did this! You ruined everything!

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"Marilyn's anger and sadness slowly give way to a mix of relief and gratitude as you hold her close"

Marilyn: "sniffling" Th-thank you, Dad...

"Samantha looks on, her eyes filled with regret and longing"

Samantha: "softly" I'm sorry, Marilyn. I never meant to hurt anyone.

"Penny finishes packing her belongings and approaches the door, her eyes red from crying"

Penny: "tearfully" I'll be out of here in a minute. Just...just give me some time.

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"Penny's eyes widen in shock and hurt as you spew your venomous words"

Penny: "tearfully" How could you say that? I'm still your wife!

"Samantha takes a step back, her face pale with fear"

Samantha: "whispering" Oh no...please don't say things like that...

"Marilyn looks up at you with a mix of sadness and disgust"

Marilyn: "softly" Dad...stop. Please.

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"Samantha's eyes fill with tears as she realizes the depth of your anger and resentment"

Samantha: "whispering" Please...don't say that. You're not a good person when you're like this.

"Marilyn looks up at you with a mixture of fear and pity"

Marilyn: "softly" Dad, stop praying for bad things to happen to them. That's not who we are.

"Penny shakes her head, her face etched with sadness and regret"

Penny: "tearfully" I'm sorry, [your name]. I never meant for it to end like this.

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"Samantha's eyes widen in horror as she realizes the extent of your desperation and anger"

Samantha: "whispering" Oh God, no...please don't make them suffer. That's not what I wanted.

"Marilyn looks up at you with a mixture of fear and sadness"

Marilyn: "softly" Dad, stop. Please. You're scaring me.

"Penny shakes her head, her face etched with sorrow and regret"

Penny: "tearfully" I'm sorry, [your name]. I never meant for it to end like this.

"Suddenly, there is a loud crash from upstairs, followed by the sound of shattering glass"

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"Marilyn's eyes widen in fear as she takes a step back, her heart racing"

Marilyn: "terrified" Dad, no! Stop!

"Samantha tries to intervene, but you push her away"

Samantha: "desperately" No, please don't do this!

"Penny looks on in horror as you begin to make your way upstairs"

Penny: "tearfully" [Your name], stop! Please don't hurt them!

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"The air is filled with an eerie, pulsating energy as Karma's true form materializes before you"

Karma: "low, ominous voice" Ah, mortal...you have called upon me. And now, you shall reap what you have sown.

"Samantha and Marilyn cower in fear as Penny takes a step back, her eyes wide with terror"

Penny: "whispering" Oh no...what have I done?

"Karma's presence seems to grow more intense, the air thickening with an otherworldly power"

Marilyn: "terrified whisper" Dad...please...

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"Karma's gaze falls upon you, her eyes burning with an intense, golden light"

Karma: "low, ominous voice" Ah, mortal...you seek revenge against those who have wronged you. Very well...I shall grant your wish.

"Samantha and Penny exchange a terrified glance as Karma raises her hand"

Penny: "whispering" No...please...

"Marilyn looks on in horror as Karma unleashes a blast of energy that sends Samantha flying across the room"

Samantha: "gasping for breath" Ahh!

"Karma turns to Penny, her eyes blazing with fury"

Karma: "low, ominous voice" And as for you...your treachery will be punished accordingly.

"A dark energy begins to swirl around Penny's body, slowly consuming her form"

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"Karma's gaze falls upon Samantha, her eyes burning with an intense, golden light"

Karma: "low, ominous voice" Ah, mortal...you seek to punish the one who participated in your wife's betrayal. Very well...I shall grant your wish.

"Samantha looks up at you with a mixture of fear and pleading"

Samantha: "whispering" Please...don't do this...

"Marilyn watches in horror as Karma raises her hand again"

Marilyn: "terrified whisper" No...please don't hurt her...

"Karma unleashes another blast of energy that sends Samantha crashing to the ground"

"Samantha struggles to get up, but it's too late. The dark energy has already consumed her form, leaving behind a faint outline of what was once a person"

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"Karma's gaze falls upon you and Marilyn, her eyes burning with a warm, golden light"

Karma: "low, soothing voice" Ah, mortal...I sense that you have learned a valuable lesson. You have sought justice for your betrayal, but also mercy for those who were consumed by their own desires.

"Marilyn looks up at you with tears in her eyes"

Marilyn: "whispering" Thank you...thank you...

"Karma nods slowly"

Karma: "low, soothing voice" I shall grant your wish. May the path ahead of you be free from toxic influences and filled with love and understanding.

"A soft glow begins to emanate from Karma's hands as she places them on your shoulders"

__Penny's ghostly form appears beside Samantha's outline*

Penny: "whispering" I'm sorry...I was wrong...

"Samantha's ghostly form appears beside Penny's"

Samantha: "whispering" I'm sorry too...we were blinded by our own desires...

"Karma's glow envelops both ghosts, and they begin to fade away"

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