Genre: Drama / Suspense
Target Audience: Teens and Adults

FADE IN:
EXT. NIGHTCLUB - NIGHT

Flashing neon lights. The throb of music spills into the street. Inside, TERRANCE (30s, confident, magnetic) celebrates with friends. Across the room, MONET (late 20s, vibrant, plus-sized beauty) laughs with her girlfriends. Their eyes meet briefly, an unspoken spark.

INT. NIGHTCLUB VIP AREA – LATER
Groups merge for VIP seating. Drinks flow, bodies move to the beat. TERRANCE and MONET exchange glances, charged with silent tension.

INT. DINER – NIGHT
Monet excuses herself to the restroom. TERRANCE notices and follows, nervously waiting outside.

TERRANCE
(handing her a slip)
Here. Just in case.

MONET
(holding the paper, intrigued)
Thanks...

She smiles knowingly. He disappears into the men’s room.

INT. MONET'S BEDROOM – LATE NIGHT
Monet on the phone with NILA, her best friend.

MONET
It was magnetic. Like he really saw me.

NILA
Careful, girl. Remember Nikko?

MONET
I know... but what if I miss out because I’m too afraid?

NILA
Promise me you’ll be careful.

Monet nods, conflicted but hopeful.

INT. MONET'S APARTMENT – MORNING
Monet dons a red power suit, confident and ready for a life-changing meeting.

NILA (V.O.)
You’re gonna slay it today!

Monet smiles, clutching her portfolio.

INT. BENOIT TOWERS OFFICE – DAY
The lobby gleams with luxury. Terrance and Monet’s eyes lock as she enters the conference room.

TERRANCE
(smirking)
Monet. Didn’t expect to see you here.

MONET
(steady)
I didn’t expect to be pitching to you.

They share a charged moment before business begins.

INT. CONFERENCE ROOM – DAY
Monet pitches passionately. Terrance listens, impressed.

TERRANCE
Your numbers are solid. This is high stakes.

MONET
I’m ready.

He offers her a lucrative deal. She accepts.

INT. NIGHTCLUB - TRE ROSE GRAND REOPENING – NIGHT
Monet and Nila arrive in a Bentley, dazzling in matching black satin jumpsuits. They mingle, dance, and celebrate Monet’s success with friends.

NILA raises her glass.

NILA
To Monet! Six figures and climbing!

Laughter and cheers. The night feels electric.

INT. BENOIT OFFICE - BANQUET HALL – EVENING
The Property Management Department celebrates smashing goals. Terrance and Alfred speak proudly.

TERRANCE
Monet’s leadership is unmatched.

ALFRED
She’s setting new standards here.

Monet accepts praise, but her eyes meet Terrance’s with a hint of something more.

INT. TERRANCE’S HOME - NIGHT
Helana, Terrance’s ex, unexpectedly arrives. Tension crackles.

HELANA
Aren’t you glad to see me?

Terrance struggles to maintain control.

INT. RESTAURANT CAFÉ - DAY
Terrance meets Helana for a tense lunch.

TERRANCE
There is no us anymore.

Helana retaliates by throwing her drink in his face and storms off.

INT. TERRANCE’S OFFICE – DAY
Alfred confronts Terrance about the growing scandal.

ALFRED
Clients are calling. Investors too. This can’t continue.

Terrance admits his feelings for Monet.

EXT. TERRANCE’S HOME – NIGHT
Helana breaks in, ransacking the place. Police arrive; Helana is taken into custody but vows revenge.

INT. MONET’S APARTMENT – NIGHT
Helana violently attacks Monet. A struggle ensues, shots fired. Monet is critically wounded.

INT. HOSPITAL – NIGHT
Terrance waits anxiously. The doctor delivers the news: Monet is alive but in a medically induced coma.

INT. HOSPITAL ROOM – DAYS LATER
Monet awakens but is haunted by Helana’s presence. The past and present collide in a chilling moment.

EXT. BALCONY - NIGHT (MONTHS LATER)
Monet and Terrance, stronger but wary, share a quiet moment.

Terrance’s phone buzzes with an unknown number. A chilling whisper:
VOICE (V.O.)
You think it’s over? Tell Monet I said hi… and that I’m coming.

Terrance’s face pales. It’s JEWEL’s voice—though she’s supposed to be dead.

FADE OUT.
TITLE CARD: Familiar Terror 5: Resurrected Lies

END.