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    A man named Arthur works as an inventor in late 19th century Syracuse. When his brother Charles and Charles' acquaintance Florence visit Arthur's workshop, Arthur demonstrates his experimental flying machine. Though the test flight is initially successful, Arthur crashes into a bridge, horrifying Florence. The story then jumps forward to an African plain, where animals including a zebra, bird, and ostrich are by a watering hole. A group of lionesses suddenly attack the ostrich. Arthur's voiceover comments that there will be "always next time," implying the story is part of Arthur's imaginings.

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    A man named Arthur works as an inventor in late 19th century Syracuse. When his brother Charles and Charles' acquaintance Florence visit Arthur's workshop, Arthur demonstrates his experimental flying machine. Though the test flight is initially successful, Arthur crashes into a bridge, horrifying Florence. The story then jumps forward to an African plain, where animals including a zebra, bird, and ostrich are by a watering hole. A group of lionesses suddenly attack the ostrich. Arthur's voiceover comments that there will be "always next time," implying the story is part of Arthur's imaginings.

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    Boy meets girl. Boy tries to impress girl. Boy fails spectacularly over and over across lifetimes.

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    A man named Arthur works as an inventor in late 19th century Syracuse. When his brother Charles and Charles' acquaintance Florence visit Arthur's workshop, Arthur demonstrates his experimental flying machine. Though the test flight is initially successful, Arthur crashes into a bridge, horrifying Florence. The story then jumps forward to an African plain, where animals including a zebra, bird, and ostrich are by a watering hole. A group of lionesses suddenly attack the ostrich. Arthur's voiceover comments that there will be "always next time," implying the story is part of Arthur's imaginings.

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    Die Trying by Jessyca-Ann Pascua

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    A man named Arthur works as an inventor in late 19th century Syracuse. When his brother Charles and Charles' acquaintance Florence visit Arthur's workshop, Arthur demonstrates his experimental flying machine. Though the test flight is initially successful, Arthur crashes into a bridge, horrifying Florence. The story then jumps forward to an African plain, where animals including a zebra, bird, and ostrich are by a watering hole. A group of lionesses suddenly attack the ostrich. Arthur's voiceover comments that there will be "always next time," implying the story is part of Arthur's imaginings.

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    Die Trying

    By
    Jessyca-Ann Pascua

    February 21, 2013

    FADE IN:
    INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT (PRESENT)
    Low lighting. Tables set for two. Very elegant and romantic.
    In the center of the room is a GIANT AQUARIUM filled with an
    assortment of exotic sea creatures periodically floating by.
    A MAN [early 30s, gray suit, orange tie] and a WOMAN [late
    20s, black and white striped dress] sit close at a table.
    The Man pours her more coffee. Smiles. He then pushes the
    check over to her, still smiling.
    As the Woman searches through her purse, a SCUBA DIVER in
    the aquarium drifts toward their table, his GREEN HAIR
    floating wildly around his face. He holds a
    SIGN -- that says:
    Lori, youre my perfect catch. You belong with me not him!
    The Man sees, turns angry and waves for the Scuba Diver to
    go away. The Scuba Diver refuses, shaking his head.
    The Man keeps motioning him away,
    shaking his head and the woman is
    through her purse. As the gesture
    creeps up behind the Scuba Diver,

    the Scuba Diver keeps


    preoccupied, rummaging
    fight continues, a shadow
    growing closer and larger.

    The Woman looks up and sees the Man giving the aquarium the
    finger. She follows his gaze just in time to see a SHARK
    SWOOP IN, SNATCH up the Scuba Diver and drag his body away.
    The water in the tank turns to red. Off the Womans face,
    horrified. She opens her mouth to scream, but instead a HORN
    SOUNDS.
    CUT TO:
    EXT. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - 1898 - DAY (ESTABLISHING)
    A steam-powered train barreling through the middle of
    downtown. It slows somewhat, passing shops, houses and
    people going about their day. Overcrowded and dirty.

    2.

    INT. WORKSHOP - DAY


    The walls shake as the train passes. The room is filled with
    wood and brass furnishing. Little decor, but a total mess.
    ARTHUR [short green hair, singed at the tips] sits at his
    worktable cluttered with miscellaneous items: tools, a fob
    watch, loose pieces of parchment, quill pens, ink, and an
    old Egyptian abacus. His expression is far off, clouded with
    imaginary blueprints and invisible calculations.
    ARTHUR
    No, no, no. This will not work.
    Frustrated, Arthur slams his fist against the table. Screws
    rattle and roll onto the floor.
    Suddenly, theres a knock at the door. Aurthur goes to
    answer it, opens the door.
    A MAN, CHARLES [top hat, tailcoats, orange cravat] and a
    WOMAN, FLORENCE [tight, black corset, long white skirt] are
    at the door.
    CHARLES
    (to Florence)
    And the next stop on our tour: the
    devils workshop.
    Arthur shifting from side to side, his social anxiety
    heightened.
    ARTHUR
    Charles, must you? Im working.
    FLORENCE
    Youd deny a womans curiosity?
    Shocked that SHE would even talk to HIM, Arthur stares at
    her dumbly.
    CHARLES
    Come now, brother. We wont be a
    bother. I even brought toys for you
    to play with.
    Arthur looks from Charles to Florence. Charles looks from
    Florence to Arthur. Florence looks between them. Awkward
    silence.
    CHARLES
    Dont be rude, Arthur.

    (CONTINUED)

    CONTINUED:

    3.

    Charles picks up a bag at his feet and shoves it into


    Arthurs arms. He then walks past Arthur and into the
    workshop. Florence follows behind him.
    Florence looks around. Its an inventors paradise.
    FLORENCE
    Remarkable.
    CHARLES
    Madness.
    As Charles and Florence explore the workshop, Arthur sets
    the bag down on his worktable and removes each item, placing
    them in a line: coaster brakes, drailleur gears, a Bowden
    cable, a seat and bicycle parts.
    ARTHUR
    Do I want to know how you managed
    to find all of this?
    CHARLES
    Its hardly a tale worth telling. A
    gentleman bestriding a velocipede
    had an unfortunate accident.
    Charles circles a tarp thrown over a rather large
    contraption at the center of the room. He pulls the tarp
    away and reveals a brass machine with wheels and wings.
    CHARLES
    What in Gods name is this?
    ARTHUR
    (sarcastic)
    Dont you recognize him? Uncle
    Edward.
    Florence laughs.
    FLORENCE
    I dont see the resemblance.
    Arthur is dumbstruck and smiles shyly.
    ARTHUR
    Yes, well, he was in the war.
    Looking between them, Charles is not pleased.
    CHARLES
    Very well. We should be on our way.
    Im sure the others are wondering
    (MORE)
    (CONTINUED)

    CONTINUED:

    4.

    CHARLES (contd)
    where weve run off to. Florence,
    we wouldnt want to keep your line
    of suitors waiting.
    Charles ushers Florence away, but she ducks under his arm
    and goes to circles the winged contraption, intrigued.
    FLORENCE
    Dont you want to know what it
    does?
    CHARLES
    Arthur does not speak the same
    language as you and I. You couldnt
    possibly understand his nonsense.
    You might as well be speaking to an
    ostrich.
    ARTHUR
    I may not be able to explain it to
    you, but I could show you.
    Off Florences face, lit with excitement.
    EXT. ROOFTOP - DAY
    Arthur peers over the edge and sees Charles and Florence on
    the ground, watching for him. Arthur secures a pair of
    goggles over his eyes and crawls into the winged machine. He
    does the sign of the cross and starts the engine.
    PEOPLE GASP when they notice the contraption zoom across the
    rooftops and plummet over the buildings edge. People start
    to scatter in fear, but the machine jerks upward and takes
    to the sky. Onlookers erupt in cheers as Arthur dives down,
    skims the surface of the canal and weaves around boats.
    Arthur looks back and catches sight of Florence, smiling and
    looking at him. He goes to wave, but before he can enjoy the
    moment, he looks forward and sees hes headed straight for
    the bridge. Arthurs flying contraption CRASHES into the
    bridge over the canal and BURSTS into flames.
    Onlookers are STUNNED. Florence, horrified, SCREAMS. The
    sound slowly morphs into WILD ANIMAL SOUNDS.
    CUT TO:

    5.

    EXT. AFRICAN PLAINS - DAY


    Lifetimes later.
    The blazing sun beats down on a clearing near a watering
    hole. Some patches of green grass, but mostly dead and
    brittle. Wild animals are scattered about, grazing.
    A ZEBRA drinks from the waters edge. When she lifts her
    head, water drips from her snout.
    A gray BIRD with an orange beak and yellow rings around its
    eyes, perches on the zebras back.
    Further back is an OSTRICH. He moves awkwardly with his long
    limbs and strangely proportioned body. Green blades of grass
    mixed in with his hair.
    The Ostrich twists his head back as if catching sight of
    something in the distance. Suddenly, the Ostrich cries out,
    awkwardly flapping his giant wings.
    The Bird immediately flies off and the Zebra dashes away.
    The Ostrich takes a moment to watch the Zebra get away,
    mesmerized by her graceful leaps.
    Then, LIONESS comes out of nowhere and tackles the Ostrich
    to the ground. A second lioness follows and another and
    another. Its a bloodbath.
    ARTHUR (V.O.)
    Crap. I guess theres always next
    time.
    FADE OUT.

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