508 Chapter Six: Marathon

ACT I, SCENE I: Introduction
Outside. It is again a warm day in July. Everyone’s car is parked outside the house. All is quiet and nothing stirs.

ACT I, SCENE II: Behind Closed Doors
Inside – Basement. Tom, Greg and Arps whirl around to see the door slam shut behind them. Greg lights his Zippo as they all inspect the door. It’s locked.

ACT I, SCENE III: Clues
As Arps bangs frantically on the door, Tom and Greg look around. Tom calls over to Greg and they both kneel to inspect the pool of blood on the floor.

ACT I, SCENE IV: The Hot Knife
Greg gets up and continues to look. In a dark corner he sees a satanic shrine built around some portable knife hitting equipment. Tom joins him as Arps ceases pounding on the door to look at his friends curiously.

ACT II, SCENE I: The Killer Strikes
Upstairs – Scott’s Room. As Chris and Jason hover over Scott’s unconscious body, the Psycho Killer lunges, stabbing Jason in the arm. Chris and Jason turn to face him and scream in terror.

ACT II, SCENE II: MARATHON
Chris kicks the Psycho Killer in the balls. The Psycho Killer crumples to the floor. Chris and Jason grab Scott and help him out of the room.

ACT II, SCENE III: Cause And Effect
Split screen. The Psycho Killer disappears at the same time that the basement door unlocks and swings open.

ACT II, SCENE IV: Joint Discussion
Living Room. Jason’s patched up and Scott is conscious. Passing a joint, the gang gets in a heated debate, but soon forget what they’re talking about. Scott suggests that they have a party. Everyone agrees except for Arps, who appears to be angry.

ACT III, SCENE I: Vision
In Scott’s mind he sees the Psycho Killer approach him and stands hovering over him, smiling insanely. Scott suddenly opens his eyes to find Arps hovering over him, smiling insanely.

ACT III, SCENE II: Party Favors
Jason interrupts everybody by producing a sheet of acid for the party. Everybody cheers except Arps.

ACT III, SCENE III: Parting Shot
Split screen. The Psycho Killer pours Jason’s blood over the shrine, smiling as guests arrive at the party.

January 13, 1995
Charleston, IL