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NIGHT WOLF #1 (Script Only)
"THE CALM, BEFORE THE STORM"
24 Pages
By Robert A. Multari & Lone Wolf Comics (LoneWolfComics.com) © 2007 - 2015
Page 1
PANEL 1: This is a long shot of Rod standing on the edge of a cliff at the opening of a dark forest. In the background is a canopy of trees and a mountain with a castle on it. The scene is dark, but being lit by a flash of lightning. Rod looks confused.
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of Rod’s confused face.
ROD – Where the hell am I?
PANEL 3: Medium shot of Rod reacting to Jen’s scream.
JEN – HELLLLP!!!
PANEL 4: This is a shot looking over Rod’s shoulder. A giant bat is carrying Jen away towards a castle.
JEN – ROD!!! HELP ME!!!
ROD – JEN!?!
PANEL 5: This is a high angle medium-long shot of Rod jumping off the cliff.
PANEL 6: This is a medium shot of Rod almost touching the ground. The title and credits go the bottom this page.
Page 2
PANEL 1: This is low angle shot of Rod landing in a cemetery. All you see is his feet, legs, and hands on impact. Fog, trees, and tombstones are all around.
ROD – OOF!
PANEL 2: This is a medium shot of him getting up, and beginning to run. Fog, trees, and tombstones are all around.
PANEL 3: This is a close-up of hands coming from the ground and grabbing his feet (inside panel 4).
ZOMBIES – "MOAN"
PANEL 4: This is a medium shot of Rod falling.
ROD – WHOA!?!
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot of Rod on the ground with Zombie versions of Ani, Rebecca, and Candyce attacking him.
ZOMBIES – "MOAN"
ROD – Ah! Get off me!
Page 3
PANEL 1: This is a medium-long shot of Cirray in wolf form attacking the zombies while Rod escapes.
ZOMBIES – "MOAN"
CIRRAY – GRAAAHHH!!!
PANEL 2: This is a low angle shot of Rod continuing to chase after Jen and the bat.
PANEL 3: This is a high angle shot of Rod coming up to an old run down abandoned castle.
PANEL 4: This is a low angle shot of Rod looking up at the castle. On either side of the entrance there are statues of Tartarus and Black Claw in menacing poses.
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot of Rod wandering through the halls.
PANEL 6: This is a medium shot of Rod stopping suddenly with a look of terror on his face.
ROD – "GASP!!!"
Page 4
PANEL 1: This is a high angle medium shot of a black werewolf, half in shadow, eating Jen’s innards.
WOLF – Grrrrawphrrr…
PANEL 2: This is a closer shot of the wolf starting to turn around into the light towards Rod.
WOLF – …grrrr…
PANEL 3: This is an even closer shot of the wolf turning around into the light towards Rod. The wolf’s pelt isn’t just black anymore it has shades of gray to white also.
WOLF – …GRRRR…
PANEL 4: This is a close-up of Rod with a feral look and blood all over his face instead of the wolf.
ROD – …GRRRR…
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot of Rod’s house at night being lit up by lightning.
CAPTION – The Marcelli Household just outside of the small town of West Middlesex, Pennsylvania.
Page 5
PANEL 1: This is a collage of images from Rod’s nightmare are over his head as he is sitting up screaming, drenched in sweat while Jen is lying beside him.
NARRATION – Have you ever had those dreams where everything seems so real?
ROD – Nooooooo!!! "GASP!!!" "Huff, huff, huff." "Sigh."
JEN – Mmm.
PANEL 2: This is a high angle medium shot of Rod sitting on the edge of the bed with his hand on his face and his elbows on his knees. The room is dark with light from the lightning coming through the window. Jen is behind Rod holding him.
NARRATION – Even your senses tell you that you were really living those moments outside your subconscious mind.
JEN – Rod, what’s the matter? Are you okay?
ROD – "Sigh." Nothing, it was just a nightmare…
JEN – Are you sure? Do you want to talk about it? What happened?
ROD – No, I’m fine. It’s nothing, really.
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of Rod turned to face Jen. She is touching his cheek.
NARRATION – You feel the environment around you clear as day.
JEN – Awe, baby lay back down. You sure you’re all right?
ROD – Yeah, I’m fine. Jen…I love you.
PANEL 4: This is a high angle shot of Rod lying down with his arms wrapped around her.
NARRATION – You feel the chill in the air, the moister of the fog against your skin, and in this case…
JEN – Love you too. G’night, babe.
ROD – Goodnight, beautiful.
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of the clock, which says its 3:08am.
NARRATION – …I can still taste the blood in my mouth.
Page 6
PANEL 1: A high angle long shot of a castle/mansion (like Luthor Mansion in Smallville) with mountains around it, and lightning striking.
CAPTION – Deep in the Appalachian Mountains.
NARRATION – For the last few nights…
PANEL 2: This is a low angle shot of Hecate standing over a caldron in a dark dungeon like chamber. She has her hand on her chin and the other on her elbow.
NARRATION – …my dreams have been haunted by nightmarish creatures…
HECATE – Hmmm…
PANEL 3: This is a high angle shot of Hecate throwing in some spices, and waving one of her hands above the caldron. In the caldron are images from Rod’s nightmare.
NARRATION – …familiar faces…
HECATE – …the time draws near.
MALICE – Time for what, you old Hag?
PANEL 4: This is a low angle shot of a tall dark figure, dressed in a black suit, steps into the light just enough to see all but his face, but you can still see his glowing red eyes.
NARRATION – …faces I’ve never seen before…
HECATE – Lord Malice!?! Master, I didn’t realize you were standing there!
MALICE – Indeed, now tell me what you’re babbling about, Hecate.
HECATE – The moon is almost full, and the time of maturity draws near for the newest Monoki in our region.
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot looking over their shoulders into the caldron as a full moon rises with the silhouette of a wolf in it.
NARRATION – …supernatural creatures…
MALICE – Another flea bag, eh? Is it a mongrel or a purebred?
HECATE – I don’t know, I can’t determine the beast’s nature.
MALICE – What’s wrong Hecate, getting senile? Is your age finally catching up to you? Even a blind man could distinguish the breed as easily as black and white.
PANEL 6: This is a low angle medium shot of Hecate looking at Lord Malice whose face is still in shadow.
NARRATION – …and death.
HECATE – Yes usually, but for some reason the vision reveals his pelt to be mixed. Too tainted to be a purebred, yet not tarnished enough to be a mongrel. What should we do, master?
MALICE – Hmm…send the twins out to investigate, and summon Black Claw at once.
Page 7
PANEL 1: This is a medium shot of Rod driving his Jeep with Jen in the front and Jess in the back.
CAPTION – Saturday 1:24pm.
NARRATION – I’ve had nightmares before, but these feel so real.
JESS – So where are we headed?
JEN – We’re going to the Mall to meet Scott, Tyler, John, and Joe.
JESS – Joe?! Oh, he is sooo cute.
PANEL 2: This is a medium shot of Scott and Rod shaking hands in the mall.
CAPTION – Saturday 1:38pm.
NARRATION – Still can’t get that nasty blood taste out of my mouth.
SCOTT – There’s Mr. Football himself! Rod, how ya doin’?
ROD – I’m…doin’. How you doin,’ Scott?
SCOTT – Good, good. Hell of a game last night, huh?
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of the teens standing around the old people benches talking.
NARRATION – It’s even making me sick to my stomach.
ROD – Yeah, got to keep the recruiters happy so I can keep my scholarship.
JOE – So what’s the plan, John?
JOHN – Let’s get in a fight! You got my back right?
JOE – Yeah dawg, I got your back. Waaay back.
PANEL 4: This is a high angle shot of them all laughing excepted Rod and the girls walking into the nearby store.
NARRATION – Or was it something I ate?
ALL – Hahahaha!
JESS – What’s wrong with Rod? He’s been quiet all day. You’d think someone with a full ride to Keystone State would be celebrating, not mopey.
JEN – I’m not sure, Jess. He had a nightmare last night, and he woke up screaming.
JESS – Wow, that’s pretty odd. What was it about?
JEN – I don’t know, he won’t tell me. Usually he tells me everything, especially what’s on his mind, but now he won’t say what’s troubling him. He’s really starting to worry me.
PANEL 5: This is a low angle medium-long shot of the girls looking at Homecoming dresses and talking in a store.
JESS – So what are you gonna do for Rod’s 18th birthday next Saturday?
JEN – Well, his parents will still be out of town, and his sisters are both away at college. So I figure after the Homecoming dance we will go back to his house, and I will make it a birthday he will never forget.
JESS – Oh you’re baaad, and I suppose you’ll be telling your parents that you will be spending the night at my house again like last night?
JEN – Of course! You know me so well. Hahaha!
PANEL 6: This medium shot of Joe and John slapping hands as Rod is standing next to them.
JOE – Dude, lets pick up chicks!
JOHN – Works for me, man! Let’s go!
ROD – Count me out. I’m just gonna hang here and wait for Jen and Jess.
PANEL 7: This is a close-up of Scott and Tyler
TYLER – I wouldn’t mind chasing some tail.
SCOTT – You would have to chase ‘em, Tyler, because one look at you would make them run away screaming!
TYLER – Hey!
Page 8
PANEL 1: This is a low angle medium shot of Joe, John, Scott, and Tyler in that order.
JOE – Okay, here’s one for ya. How do you confuse a blond?
JOHN – How?
JOE – You put her in a round room and tell her to stand in the corner, but how does the blond confuse you?
SCOTT – How?
JOE – She tells you she did it.
PANEL 2: This is a medium close-up of Scott pointing at Tyler.
SCOTT – Hey I got a joke for ya. It’s a visual joke. He’s standing right next to me.
PANEL 3: This is a high angle medium shot of Tyler chasing Scott in this panel.
TYLER – What?! I’ll show you a joke!! It’s a physical joke!!
SCOTT – Ahahahah! Help I’m being attacked by the missing link!
PANEL 4: This is a long shot of them passing Janelle as she walks towards the other three. Rod is staring off into space as Joe and John are laughing.
NARRATION – If they’re only dreams then why am I letting them get to me.
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot of Janelle coming up behind Rod and grabbing his butt.
NARRATION – Why am I still thinking about…
ROD – WHOA!!!
PANEL 6: This is a close up of Rod’s surprised face.
ROD – What the…?
Page 9
PANEL 1: Rod is turned in disgust towards Janelle. She is looking at him smiling.
JANELLE – Hey there handsome, my names Janelle. What’s yours?
PANEL 2: This is a high angle medium shot of Joe and John gathered around Janelle and Rod.
NARRATION – That’s odd she looks familiar.
JOHN – I’m John, this is Joe, the two chasing each other around are Tyler and Scott, and…
JANELLE – And who are you cutie?
JOHN – The big man here is Rod.
JANELLE – Rod hmm, that’s a sexy name.
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of Janelle’s shoulder in the foreground, Rod is turned to walk away and John is next to him in the background.
NARRATION – Where have I seen her before?
ROD – Thanks…
JANELLE – Where are you guys from?
JOHN – We’re from West Middlesex.
PANEL 4: This is a close-up of Janelle’s face.
JANELLE – Really?! Wow, my family just moved to Middlesex. My sister and I are starting school on Monday! That’s why I’m here school shopping.
PANEL 5: This is a medium shot of Joe, Scott, and Tyler talking.
JOE – Dude, I think she wants Rod. How come every girl goes after the guys who are already taken?
SCOTT – I’m telling you, girls can sense a dude with a girlfriend for miles. They get off on it.
TYLER – I don’t know, but we might see a cat fight here pretty soon.
PANEL 6: This is the same shot as above except Tyler looks likes he’s going to attack Scott.
SCOTT – Why, you jealous, fugly?
TYLER – You’ll get yours Scott Koncar! Just you wait! I’ll get you when you least expected it then…WHAM!!!
Page 10
PANEL 1: This is a medium close-up of Janelle looking seductive and Rod uneasy.
JANELLE – Maybe you could show me around. Then…maybe…we could get a little closer…and get to know each other better?
ROD – Well, there might be a problem with that.
JANELLE – And why is that?
ROD – I’m already…
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of a pissed off Jen.
JEN – TAKEN!!!
PANEL 3: This is a high angle long shot of Jen standing in front of Rod with an angry look towards Janelle.
JEN – You better back the %#$& off him #&%$* ‘cause he’s my man!
JANELLE – My, such a foul mouth. I wonder, is there a little devil behind that angel’s face? Believe me little girl you don’t know who you’re messing with.
JEN – The %#$& I don’t!
CIRCE – Is this skank givin’ you $#&%, Janelle?
PANEL 4: This is a low angle shot of Circe in full frame.
NARRATION – Just great, it’s not like I don’t have enough on my mind already.
PANEL 5: This is a medium shot of the Twins standing together.
NARRATION – Now my girlfriend’s going to get her @$$ beat by miss prim and proper and the gothic nightmare.
JANELLE – No Circe, she’s nothing I can’t handle.
Page 11
PANEL 1: This is high angle shot of Lord Malice, standing half in shadow with a group of vampires, Black Claw, and Hecate looking into a boiling caldron which is showing Jen’s image.
CAPTION – Elsewhere.
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of Lord Malice’s shadow draped face (still can’t see his face).
NARRATION (MALICE) – That girl, she’s…beautiful. She…but it can’t be…Elizabeth…
PANEL 3: This is a long shot of a flashback to a colonial room where a young woman, who looks like Jen, is standing in colonial dress.
NARRATION (MALICE) – Could it be my angel has returned …
PANEL 4: This is a medium shot of Lord Malice (still can’t see his face) in colonial clothing embraces the young woman.
NARRATION (MALICE) – …after all these years.
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of Lord Malice’s face still in shadow (still can’t see his face), with Hecate in the background.
HECATE – Master, what would you have the twins do next?
MALICE – Hmm? What?! Oh yes, tell them to back down…
PANEL 6: This is a low angle medium shot of Lord Malice turned to leave.
MALICE – …I don’t want them drawing any more attention to themselves.
Page 12
PANEL 1: This high angle medium-long shot of the two sisters facing off against Jen with Rod holding her back.
CAPTION – The Mall
NARRATION – Why do these girls look so familiar?
JEN – %#$& you and your chain store punk wearing, Goth wannabe sister.
CIRCE – Why…you…little #&%$*! I should turn you into a boiling puddle of snot right where you stand!
JANELLE – Now sister, behave. This is neither the time, nor the place.
CIRCE – You better thank your God we’re in public, #&%$*.
PANEL 2: This is a low angle shot of Rod now in between Jen and the Twins.
NARRATION – Were they a part of my dream too?
JEN – Don’t give me that! You’re just chicken $#*%
ROD – Okay, that’s enough.
JANELLE – Well, we have to get going anyway, but I’m sure we’ll see you all on Monday.
JEN – Better hope not!
PANEL 3: This is a high angle shot of the twins walking away; Circe is giving the raspberries, as Rod and Jen are facing each other.
JEN – Why did you stop us? You know as well as I do that if you were in my place you would have kicked some poor guy’s @$$.
PANEL 4: This is a medium shot of Rod and Jen holding each other as the others gathered around.
ROD – I know, but I didn’t feel like watching Mall Security escort you out. Besides, I know you’re a bombshell, but I don’t think two to one are very good odds.
JEN – Jess was here to back me up.
PANEL 5: This is a close up of Rod kissing Jen’s forehead.
ROD – I know babe. Come on let’s get outta here.
PANEL 6: This is a high angle shot of them leaving, and at the bottom of the panel Tyler has Scott in a headlock.
JOE – We out like a fat girl in dodge ball!
JOHN – Yeah, like boner in sweatpants.
TYLER – Ha! Got you now, Scott!
SCOTT – Ahgah!!
Page 13
PANEL 1: This is a low angle shot of Lord Malice sitting in a chair by the fireplace in his study and you still can’t see his face.
CAPTION – Sunday, 12:17am. Deep in the Appalachian Mountains.
BLACK CLAW – Hey boss, you got company.
MALICE – I thought I made it perfectly clear that I did not want to be disturbed, Black Claw?
BLACK CLAW – Yeah…well, I know you’re the boss and all, but…
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of Lord Malice’s hand grabbing Black Claw by the shirt.
MALICE – There is no but!
PANEL 3-5: In these panels Lord Malice swings Black Claw around to the desk.
MALICE – Only what I tell you!
PANEL 6: This is a medium shot of Lord Malice pinning Black Claw against a desk.
MALICE – Understand demon-dog?
BLACK CLAW – Ugh…‘cough’, ‘cough’…yeah, but I don’t think…‘cough’…green, tall, and ugly there is gonna listen to anyone.
Page 14
PANEL 1: This is a low angle full body shot of Tartarus standing in the doorway.
TARTARUS – Am I interrupting something? Should I wait outside until you’re finished with the sodomy? Hahaha.
PANEL 2: This is a high angle of Lord Malice letting go of Black Claw.
MALICE – Ah Tartarus, to what do I owe the pleasure for this unexpected visit? As unpleasant as it maybe…
PANEL 3: This is a long shot of the room. Tartarus is entering further, Lord Malice turns to face him, and Black Claw is clutching his throat coughing.
TARTARUS – The dark lord sent me to aid you. Too much is at stake if you fail to sway this Monoki anomaly to our side. He believes this cub is the key to tipping the scales.
MALICE – If this is so important to him, why didn’t he come to me in person?
PANEL 4: This is a close-up of Tartarus.
TARTARUS – Do not question the lord’s motives. Besides, he has urgent business to attend to in New York with Azazel and some new Seraphim Enforcer. * (See future issues of Redemption)
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of Lord Malice.
MALICE – I see. Very Well, let us get started then.
Page 15
PANEL 1: This is a high angle of the school halls.
CAPTION – Monday, 10:02am. West Middlesex High School.
PANEL 2: This is a low angle shot of Janelle grabbing Rod’s butt. He’s in the air.
JANELLE – Hey Cutie!
ROD – Whoa!?!
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of Rod and Janelle.
ROD – Oh…ah…hi…
JANELLE – So are you going to show me around?
ROD – I thought Saturday at the mall made it perfectly clear that I’m already taken.
PANEL 4: This is a high angle shot of Janelle with her arm around Rod and a hand on his shoulder.
JANELLE – I thought that maybe I could change your mind about us.
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of Rod flipping out.
ROD – Hey! Get off me! Let me get this through your thick skull! I tried to be nice, but no…you kept right on. There is no us, I don’t like you, and I don’t want you touching me. Just stay away from me!
PANEL 6: This is a three quarters back view Rod’s head in the foreground as Janelle stomps away in the background. Jen is running up to Rod.
JANELLE – How dare you insult me! I tried to save you a lot of trouble, but now you’re in for a world of hurt, dog!
NARRATION – What the hell did she mean by that?
PANEL 7: This is a low angle shot of Jen with her arms around Rod’s neck.
NARRATION – Man, I have a sick feeling in my gut that something bad is about to happen.
JEN – Oh Sweetie, I’m so proud of you. You flipped out and turned down that #&%$*, and I didn’t even have to encourage you!
ROD – Yeah, what did you think I was gonna do? Let her hang on me? Hell no, she creeps the $#*% out of me. There’s just something really odd about that chick.
JEN – Can we say skank? Anyway, don’t worry babe if she’s some kind of psycho killer I’ll protect you.
Page 16
PANEL 1: This is a low angle silhouette of Ani’s house.
CAPTION – Tuesday, 9:45pm.
FRED – BARK! BARK!
PANEL 2: This is a high angle shot of Ani feeding Fred.
ANI – Shut up, you stupid dog! I hate doing this. Fred! Shut up!
FRED – BARK! BARK!
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of a shadow running past her.
ANI – What was that!?
FRED – BARK! BARK!
PANEL 4: This is a medium close-up of a black figure coming up behind her.
A VAMPIRE – Are you Ann Marie?
ANI – Ahhhh!
FRED – BARK! BARK!
PANEL 5: This is a low angle shot of her facing the figure.
ANI – You scared the $#*% out of me!
A VAMPIRE – Are you Ann Marie?
FRED – BARK! BARK!
ANI – Yes, who are…
PANEL 6: This is a high angle shot of the vampire attacking her.
ANI – AHHH!
FRED – BARK! BARK!
Page 17
PANEL 1: This is a high angle long shot of Rebecca walking to her car.
CAPTION – Wednesday, 11:15pm
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of Rebecca getting ready to unlock the car door.
TARTARUS – Rebecca August?
REBECCA – Yes?
PANEL 3: This panel is a low angle shot of Rebecca startled turned toward Tartarus. His face is covered by shadows.
REBECCA – Gasp!
TARTARUS – I have a proposition for you. So should we do this the easy way, or the hard way?
PANEL 4: This panel is a high angle of Rebecca shooting Tartarus with pepper spray.
PANEL 5: A close-up of Tartarus’ face.
TARTARUS – Hmm, pepper spray. Nice touch. So we’ll do this the hard way then.
PANEL 6: Here is a medium shot of Tartarus grabbing Rebecca.
REBECCA – Ahhhhhh!!!
Page 18
PANEL 1: Same shot except he is stabbing her in the stomach with a large knife.
REBECCA – Gasp!
PANEL 2: Close-up of him grabbing her mouth and whispering in her ear.
REBECCA – Mmmm!
TARTARUS – All right, here is my proposition. You have two choices. One, I watch you suffer while you bleed to death then you’ll be nothing more than fresh meat.
PANEL 3: Close-up of his hand closed.
TARTARUS – Or two, come with me and you can have…
PANEL 4: Close-up of his hand opening with fire building up.
TARTARUS – …your hearts desire…
PANEL 5: Close-up of his hand open with two figures embracing each other in the fire.
TARTARUS – …for all eternity.
PANEL 6: Close-up of Rebecca’s face. Her eyes are wide and bright with fire.
Page 19
PANEL 1: This is a low angle medium shot of Rebecca dropping to her knees.
PANEL 2: This is a low angle medium shot of Rebecca on her hands and knees as Tartarus walks around her.
PANEL 3: This is a low angle medium shot of Rebecca on her hands and knees. Tartarus stands in front of her.
TARTARUS – So what will it be? I know you’re choking on your own blood and all, but I need an answer.
PANEL 4: This is a high angle of Tartarus’ out stretched hand and Rebecca looking up at it.
PANEL 5: This is a low angle of her reaching for his hand, which starts to glow.
PANEL 6: This is a close-up of her grabbing his hand, and she is engulfed in flame.
TARTARUS – Huh, how predictable. Now the fun begins.
REBECCA – Ahhh…
Page 20
PANEL 1: This is a low angle close-up of his face party illuminated and smiling.
TARTARUS – Oh by the way I forgot to mention one minor detail. This will cost you your mortal soul.
REBECCA – Ahhhhhhh!!!
PANEL 2: A long shot of the night sky and the moon almost full.
REBECCA – AHHHHHHH!!!
TARTARUS – Hahahahahaha!!!
PANEL 3: Medium shot of Jen watching TV.
CAPTION – Thursday, 6:17pm.
TELEVISION – In local news, two local West Middlesex girls, 16-year-old Ann Marie Damico and 17-year-old Rebecca August, have gone missing.
PANEL 4: Close-up of Jen’s surprised face.
JEN – WHAT?!
TELEVISION – It has been two nights since Ann Marie Damico was last seen. During questioning, the girl’s father said…
PANEL 5: Close-up of the TV. Ani’s dad is talking to a reporter and Fred is in the background.
TELEVISION – She went out to feed the dog, and never came back in. So I went out to look for her, and I couldn’t find her anywhere. The car was still there, and I didn’t hear any other cars come and go. So I called the cops.
Page 21
PANEL 1: This is a medium shot of Agents Bokor and Hyde watching the newswoman.
CAPTION – The FBI’s Special Investigations Unit HQ.
TELEVISION – Police found no clues to the whereabouts of Ann Marie Damico. The second girl, Rebecca August, has only been missing since last night, but the police suspect foul play. The girl’s mother called the police when Rebecca failed to return home after work. The 17-year-old Rebecca works at Big Beagle Grocery Store in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Her manager said…
PANEL 2: The same shot as above except they both are looking at each other, and now Rebecca’s manager is on the TV.
TELEVISION – Well, she clocked out about 11:00 and left. That’s the last I saw of her.
PANEL 3: This is a high angle medium-long shot of Hunter and Jessie in their garage working and looking at the TV, and the newswoman is on the TV.
CAPTION – Fabian’s Garage.
TELEVISION – Police found blood by her car, and believe the two disappearances could be connected somehow.
PANEL 4: The same shot as above except they both are looking at each other, and now Victor Craden is on the TV shaking hands with guys in suits.
TELEVISION – In other news, Craden Corp has developed a line of synthetic plasma. Craden Corp’s CEO Victor Craden is set to speak at a press conference this Saturday at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of Rod’s hand selecting Jen’s number on his cellphone.
CAPTION – Thursday, 9:41pm
PANEL 6: This is a Close-up of Jen’s cell phone ringing.
Page 22
PANEL 1 & 2: Jen answers her cell on one side and Rod talking on the other.
JEN – Hello.
ROD – Hey, babe.
JEN – Hey! Did you hear the news tonight!
ROD – No, I was at football practice. Why what happened?
JEN – Ani Damico and Rebecca August are both missing! Ani has been gone since Tuesday night and Rebecca has been missing since last night!
PANEL 3: This is a close-up of Rod looking concerned.
ROD – What?!
JEN – And the police found blood by Rebecca’s car! They think it might be connected somehow.
ROD – That’s crazy, what the hell is going on?
JEN – Are you all right?
ROD – Yeah, but this is really starting to creep me out…
PANEL 4: This is a medium close-up of Rod looking off into space.
NARRATION – A lot of weird $#*% has been happening lately, and it all started with those creepy dreams I’ve been having. Now they’re starting to make a little more sense, as bits and pieces seem to be coming true…those crazy twins, Ani and Rebecca disappearing.
PANEL 5: This is a low angle shot of a pregnant Candyce walking home in town. It’s a starry night and the moon is almost full.
NARRATION – I wonder…what’s next?
CAPTION – Thursday, 10:04pm.
PANEL 6: This is an eye level medium shot of Candyce walking past Black Claw who is leaning against a streetlight pole.
BLACK CLAW – Hi, there.
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PANEL 1: Same angle and shot, but here she is stopped and turned towards him.
CANDYCE – Hello.
BLACK CLAW – What’s a pretty little thing like you doin’ out this late at night without her husband? This town has been getting pretty dangerous these days. You know, with those two girls disappearing an’ all.
PANEL 2: This panel is a high angle over Black Claw’s shoulder looking at Candyce.
CANDYCE – Oh, I’m not married, and I just leave down the street.
BLACK CLAW – Boyfriend?
CANDYCE – I was seeing a few guys, but none of them want to talk to me anymore.
PANEL 3: Here is a low angle shot looking passed Candyce’s shoulder at Black Claw with a smirk on his face.
BLACK CLAW – Gee, I wonder why.
CANDYCE – Huh?
BLACK CLAW – Ah…I said, "that’s just not right." A fine young lady like yourself needs a man to take care of you.
PANEL 4: This panel is a medium shot of Black Claw extending his arm out, and Candyce is pointing down the street.
BLACK CLAW – Would you like an escort home?
CANDYCE – Well, you’re very handsome and polite, but no, thank you.
BLACK CLAW – Suit yourself.
PANEL 5: This is a low angle of Candyce’s back at a side angle as she walks away.
BLACK CLAW – Grrrr! Ahwoooooo!
Page 24
PANEL 1: This is a full page of Black Claw as a werewolf jumping towards Candyce who is now turned toward him.
BLACK CLAW – GRRRAAWH!!!
PANEL 2: This panel is a high angle close up of Candyce’s frightened face.
CANDYCE – AHHHHHH!!!
TO BE CONTINUED…
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"THE CALM, BEFORE THE STORM"
24 Pages
By Robert A. Multari & Lone Wolf Comics (LoneWolfComics.com) © 2007 - 2015
Page 1
PANEL 1: This is a long shot of Rod standing on the edge of a cliff at the opening of a dark forest. In the background is a canopy of trees and a mountain with a castle on it. The scene is dark, but being lit by a flash of lightning. Rod looks confused.
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of Rod’s confused face.
ROD – Where the hell am I?
PANEL 3: Medium shot of Rod reacting to Jen’s scream.
JEN – HELLLLP!!!
PANEL 4: This is a shot looking over Rod’s shoulder. A giant bat is carrying Jen away towards a castle.
JEN – ROD!!! HELP ME!!!
ROD – JEN!?!
PANEL 5: This is a high angle medium-long shot of Rod jumping off the cliff.
PANEL 6: This is a medium shot of Rod almost touching the ground. The title and credits go the bottom this page.
Page 2
PANEL 1: This is low angle shot of Rod landing in a cemetery. All you see is his feet, legs, and hands on impact. Fog, trees, and tombstones are all around.
ROD – OOF!
PANEL 2: This is a medium shot of him getting up, and beginning to run. Fog, trees, and tombstones are all around.
PANEL 3: This is a close-up of hands coming from the ground and grabbing his feet (inside panel 4).
ZOMBIES – "MOAN"
PANEL 4: This is a medium shot of Rod falling.
ROD – WHOA!?!
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot of Rod on the ground with Zombie versions of Ani, Rebecca, and Candyce attacking him.
ZOMBIES – "MOAN"
ROD – Ah! Get off me!
Page 3
PANEL 1: This is a medium-long shot of Cirray in wolf form attacking the zombies while Rod escapes.
ZOMBIES – "MOAN"
CIRRAY – GRAAAHHH!!!
PANEL 2: This is a low angle shot of Rod continuing to chase after Jen and the bat.
PANEL 3: This is a high angle shot of Rod coming up to an old run down abandoned castle.
PANEL 4: This is a low angle shot of Rod looking up at the castle. On either side of the entrance there are statues of Tartarus and Black Claw in menacing poses.
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot of Rod wandering through the halls.
PANEL 6: This is a medium shot of Rod stopping suddenly with a look of terror on his face.
ROD – "GASP!!!"
Page 4
PANEL 1: This is a high angle medium shot of a black werewolf, half in shadow, eating Jen’s innards.
WOLF – Grrrrawphrrr…
PANEL 2: This is a closer shot of the wolf starting to turn around into the light towards Rod.
WOLF – …grrrr…
PANEL 3: This is an even closer shot of the wolf turning around into the light towards Rod. The wolf’s pelt isn’t just black anymore it has shades of gray to white also.
WOLF – …GRRRR…
PANEL 4: This is a close-up of Rod with a feral look and blood all over his face instead of the wolf.
ROD – …GRRRR…
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot of Rod’s house at night being lit up by lightning.
CAPTION – The Marcelli Household just outside of the small town of West Middlesex, Pennsylvania.
Page 5
PANEL 1: This is a collage of images from Rod’s nightmare are over his head as he is sitting up screaming, drenched in sweat while Jen is lying beside him.
NARRATION – Have you ever had those dreams where everything seems so real?
ROD – Nooooooo!!! "GASP!!!" "Huff, huff, huff." "Sigh."
JEN – Mmm.
PANEL 2: This is a high angle medium shot of Rod sitting on the edge of the bed with his hand on his face and his elbows on his knees. The room is dark with light from the lightning coming through the window. Jen is behind Rod holding him.
NARRATION – Even your senses tell you that you were really living those moments outside your subconscious mind.
JEN – Rod, what’s the matter? Are you okay?
ROD – "Sigh." Nothing, it was just a nightmare…
JEN – Are you sure? Do you want to talk about it? What happened?
ROD – No, I’m fine. It’s nothing, really.
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of Rod turned to face Jen. She is touching his cheek.
NARRATION – You feel the environment around you clear as day.
JEN – Awe, baby lay back down. You sure you’re all right?
ROD – Yeah, I’m fine. Jen…I love you.
PANEL 4: This is a high angle shot of Rod lying down with his arms wrapped around her.
NARRATION – You feel the chill in the air, the moister of the fog against your skin, and in this case…
JEN – Love you too. G’night, babe.
ROD – Goodnight, beautiful.
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of the clock, which says its 3:08am.
NARRATION – …I can still taste the blood in my mouth.
Page 6
PANEL 1: A high angle long shot of a castle/mansion (like Luthor Mansion in Smallville) with mountains around it, and lightning striking.
CAPTION – Deep in the Appalachian Mountains.
NARRATION – For the last few nights…
PANEL 2: This is a low angle shot of Hecate standing over a caldron in a dark dungeon like chamber. She has her hand on her chin and the other on her elbow.
NARRATION – …my dreams have been haunted by nightmarish creatures…
HECATE – Hmmm…
PANEL 3: This is a high angle shot of Hecate throwing in some spices, and waving one of her hands above the caldron. In the caldron are images from Rod’s nightmare.
NARRATION – …familiar faces…
HECATE – …the time draws near.
MALICE – Time for what, you old Hag?
PANEL 4: This is a low angle shot of a tall dark figure, dressed in a black suit, steps into the light just enough to see all but his face, but you can still see his glowing red eyes.
NARRATION – …faces I’ve never seen before…
HECATE – Lord Malice!?! Master, I didn’t realize you were standing there!
MALICE – Indeed, now tell me what you’re babbling about, Hecate.
HECATE – The moon is almost full, and the time of maturity draws near for the newest Monoki in our region.
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot looking over their shoulders into the caldron as a full moon rises with the silhouette of a wolf in it.
NARRATION – …supernatural creatures…
MALICE – Another flea bag, eh? Is it a mongrel or a purebred?
HECATE – I don’t know, I can’t determine the beast’s nature.
MALICE – What’s wrong Hecate, getting senile? Is your age finally catching up to you? Even a blind man could distinguish the breed as easily as black and white.
PANEL 6: This is a low angle medium shot of Hecate looking at Lord Malice whose face is still in shadow.
NARRATION – …and death.
HECATE – Yes usually, but for some reason the vision reveals his pelt to be mixed. Too tainted to be a purebred, yet not tarnished enough to be a mongrel. What should we do, master?
MALICE – Hmm…send the twins out to investigate, and summon Black Claw at once.
Page 7
PANEL 1: This is a medium shot of Rod driving his Jeep with Jen in the front and Jess in the back.
CAPTION – Saturday 1:24pm.
NARRATION – I’ve had nightmares before, but these feel so real.
JESS – So where are we headed?
JEN – We’re going to the Mall to meet Scott, Tyler, John, and Joe.
JESS – Joe?! Oh, he is sooo cute.
PANEL 2: This is a medium shot of Scott and Rod shaking hands in the mall.
CAPTION – Saturday 1:38pm.
NARRATION – Still can’t get that nasty blood taste out of my mouth.
SCOTT – There’s Mr. Football himself! Rod, how ya doin’?
ROD – I’m…doin’. How you doin,’ Scott?
SCOTT – Good, good. Hell of a game last night, huh?
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of the teens standing around the old people benches talking.
NARRATION – It’s even making me sick to my stomach.
ROD – Yeah, got to keep the recruiters happy so I can keep my scholarship.
JOE – So what’s the plan, John?
JOHN – Let’s get in a fight! You got my back right?
JOE – Yeah dawg, I got your back. Waaay back.
PANEL 4: This is a high angle shot of them all laughing excepted Rod and the girls walking into the nearby store.
NARRATION – Or was it something I ate?
ALL – Hahahaha!
JESS – What’s wrong with Rod? He’s been quiet all day. You’d think someone with a full ride to Keystone State would be celebrating, not mopey.
JEN – I’m not sure, Jess. He had a nightmare last night, and he woke up screaming.
JESS – Wow, that’s pretty odd. What was it about?
JEN – I don’t know, he won’t tell me. Usually he tells me everything, especially what’s on his mind, but now he won’t say what’s troubling him. He’s really starting to worry me.
PANEL 5: This is a low angle medium-long shot of the girls looking at Homecoming dresses and talking in a store.
JESS – So what are you gonna do for Rod’s 18th birthday next Saturday?
JEN – Well, his parents will still be out of town, and his sisters are both away at college. So I figure after the Homecoming dance we will go back to his house, and I will make it a birthday he will never forget.
JESS – Oh you’re baaad, and I suppose you’ll be telling your parents that you will be spending the night at my house again like last night?
JEN – Of course! You know me so well. Hahaha!
PANEL 6: This medium shot of Joe and John slapping hands as Rod is standing next to them.
JOE – Dude, lets pick up chicks!
JOHN – Works for me, man! Let’s go!
ROD – Count me out. I’m just gonna hang here and wait for Jen and Jess.
PANEL 7: This is a close-up of Scott and Tyler
TYLER – I wouldn’t mind chasing some tail.
SCOTT – You would have to chase ‘em, Tyler, because one look at you would make them run away screaming!
TYLER – Hey!
Page 8
PANEL 1: This is a low angle medium shot of Joe, John, Scott, and Tyler in that order.
JOE – Okay, here’s one for ya. How do you confuse a blond?
JOHN – How?
JOE – You put her in a round room and tell her to stand in the corner, but how does the blond confuse you?
SCOTT – How?
JOE – She tells you she did it.
PANEL 2: This is a medium close-up of Scott pointing at Tyler.
SCOTT – Hey I got a joke for ya. It’s a visual joke. He’s standing right next to me.
PANEL 3: This is a high angle medium shot of Tyler chasing Scott in this panel.
TYLER – What?! I’ll show you a joke!! It’s a physical joke!!
SCOTT – Ahahahah! Help I’m being attacked by the missing link!
PANEL 4: This is a long shot of them passing Janelle as she walks towards the other three. Rod is staring off into space as Joe and John are laughing.
NARRATION – If they’re only dreams then why am I letting them get to me.
PANEL 5: This is a high angle shot of Janelle coming up behind Rod and grabbing his butt.
NARRATION – Why am I still thinking about…
ROD – WHOA!!!
PANEL 6: This is a close up of Rod’s surprised face.
ROD – What the…?
Page 9
PANEL 1: Rod is turned in disgust towards Janelle. She is looking at him smiling.
JANELLE – Hey there handsome, my names Janelle. What’s yours?
PANEL 2: This is a high angle medium shot of Joe and John gathered around Janelle and Rod.
NARRATION – That’s odd she looks familiar.
JOHN – I’m John, this is Joe, the two chasing each other around are Tyler and Scott, and…
JANELLE – And who are you cutie?
JOHN – The big man here is Rod.
JANELLE – Rod hmm, that’s a sexy name.
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of Janelle’s shoulder in the foreground, Rod is turned to walk away and John is next to him in the background.
NARRATION – Where have I seen her before?
ROD – Thanks…
JANELLE – Where are you guys from?
JOHN – We’re from West Middlesex.
PANEL 4: This is a close-up of Janelle’s face.
JANELLE – Really?! Wow, my family just moved to Middlesex. My sister and I are starting school on Monday! That’s why I’m here school shopping.
PANEL 5: This is a medium shot of Joe, Scott, and Tyler talking.
JOE – Dude, I think she wants Rod. How come every girl goes after the guys who are already taken?
SCOTT – I’m telling you, girls can sense a dude with a girlfriend for miles. They get off on it.
TYLER – I don’t know, but we might see a cat fight here pretty soon.
PANEL 6: This is the same shot as above except Tyler looks likes he’s going to attack Scott.
SCOTT – Why, you jealous, fugly?
TYLER – You’ll get yours Scott Koncar! Just you wait! I’ll get you when you least expected it then…WHAM!!!
Page 10
PANEL 1: This is a medium close-up of Janelle looking seductive and Rod uneasy.
JANELLE – Maybe you could show me around. Then…maybe…we could get a little closer…and get to know each other better?
ROD – Well, there might be a problem with that.
JANELLE – And why is that?
ROD – I’m already…
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of a pissed off Jen.
JEN – TAKEN!!!
PANEL 3: This is a high angle long shot of Jen standing in front of Rod with an angry look towards Janelle.
JEN – You better back the %#$& off him #&%$* ‘cause he’s my man!
JANELLE – My, such a foul mouth. I wonder, is there a little devil behind that angel’s face? Believe me little girl you don’t know who you’re messing with.
JEN – The %#$& I don’t!
CIRCE – Is this skank givin’ you $#&%, Janelle?
PANEL 4: This is a low angle shot of Circe in full frame.
NARRATION – Just great, it’s not like I don’t have enough on my mind already.
PANEL 5: This is a medium shot of the Twins standing together.
NARRATION – Now my girlfriend’s going to get her @$$ beat by miss prim and proper and the gothic nightmare.
JANELLE – No Circe, she’s nothing I can’t handle.
Page 11
PANEL 1: This is high angle shot of Lord Malice, standing half in shadow with a group of vampires, Black Claw, and Hecate looking into a boiling caldron which is showing Jen’s image.
CAPTION – Elsewhere.
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of Lord Malice’s shadow draped face (still can’t see his face).
NARRATION (MALICE) – That girl, she’s…beautiful. She…but it can’t be…Elizabeth…
PANEL 3: This is a long shot of a flashback to a colonial room where a young woman, who looks like Jen, is standing in colonial dress.
NARRATION (MALICE) – Could it be my angel has returned …
PANEL 4: This is a medium shot of Lord Malice (still can’t see his face) in colonial clothing embraces the young woman.
NARRATION (MALICE) – …after all these years.
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of Lord Malice’s face still in shadow (still can’t see his face), with Hecate in the background.
HECATE – Master, what would you have the twins do next?
MALICE – Hmm? What?! Oh yes, tell them to back down…
PANEL 6: This is a low angle medium shot of Lord Malice turned to leave.
MALICE – …I don’t want them drawing any more attention to themselves.
Page 12
PANEL 1: This high angle medium-long shot of the two sisters facing off against Jen with Rod holding her back.
CAPTION – The Mall
NARRATION – Why do these girls look so familiar?
JEN – %#$& you and your chain store punk wearing, Goth wannabe sister.
CIRCE – Why…you…little #&%$*! I should turn you into a boiling puddle of snot right where you stand!
JANELLE – Now sister, behave. This is neither the time, nor the place.
CIRCE – You better thank your God we’re in public, #&%$*.
PANEL 2: This is a low angle shot of Rod now in between Jen and the Twins.
NARRATION – Were they a part of my dream too?
JEN – Don’t give me that! You’re just chicken $#*%
ROD – Okay, that’s enough.
JANELLE – Well, we have to get going anyway, but I’m sure we’ll see you all on Monday.
JEN – Better hope not!
PANEL 3: This is a high angle shot of the twins walking away; Circe is giving the raspberries, as Rod and Jen are facing each other.
JEN – Why did you stop us? You know as well as I do that if you were in my place you would have kicked some poor guy’s @$$.
PANEL 4: This is a medium shot of Rod and Jen holding each other as the others gathered around.
ROD – I know, but I didn’t feel like watching Mall Security escort you out. Besides, I know you’re a bombshell, but I don’t think two to one are very good odds.
JEN – Jess was here to back me up.
PANEL 5: This is a close up of Rod kissing Jen’s forehead.
ROD – I know babe. Come on let’s get outta here.
PANEL 6: This is a high angle shot of them leaving, and at the bottom of the panel Tyler has Scott in a headlock.
JOE – We out like a fat girl in dodge ball!
JOHN – Yeah, like boner in sweatpants.
TYLER – Ha! Got you now, Scott!
SCOTT – Ahgah!!
Page 13
PANEL 1: This is a low angle shot of Lord Malice sitting in a chair by the fireplace in his study and you still can’t see his face.
CAPTION – Sunday, 12:17am. Deep in the Appalachian Mountains.
BLACK CLAW – Hey boss, you got company.
MALICE – I thought I made it perfectly clear that I did not want to be disturbed, Black Claw?
BLACK CLAW – Yeah…well, I know you’re the boss and all, but…
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of Lord Malice’s hand grabbing Black Claw by the shirt.
MALICE – There is no but!
PANEL 3-5: In these panels Lord Malice swings Black Claw around to the desk.
MALICE – Only what I tell you!
PANEL 6: This is a medium shot of Lord Malice pinning Black Claw against a desk.
MALICE – Understand demon-dog?
BLACK CLAW – Ugh…‘cough’, ‘cough’…yeah, but I don’t think…‘cough’…green, tall, and ugly there is gonna listen to anyone.
Page 14
PANEL 1: This is a low angle full body shot of Tartarus standing in the doorway.
TARTARUS – Am I interrupting something? Should I wait outside until you’re finished with the sodomy? Hahaha.
PANEL 2: This is a high angle of Lord Malice letting go of Black Claw.
MALICE – Ah Tartarus, to what do I owe the pleasure for this unexpected visit? As unpleasant as it maybe…
PANEL 3: This is a long shot of the room. Tartarus is entering further, Lord Malice turns to face him, and Black Claw is clutching his throat coughing.
TARTARUS – The dark lord sent me to aid you. Too much is at stake if you fail to sway this Monoki anomaly to our side. He believes this cub is the key to tipping the scales.
MALICE – If this is so important to him, why didn’t he come to me in person?
PANEL 4: This is a close-up of Tartarus.
TARTARUS – Do not question the lord’s motives. Besides, he has urgent business to attend to in New York with Azazel and some new Seraphim Enforcer. * (See future issues of Redemption)
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of Lord Malice.
MALICE – I see. Very Well, let us get started then.
Page 15
PANEL 1: This is a high angle of the school halls.
CAPTION – Monday, 10:02am. West Middlesex High School.
PANEL 2: This is a low angle shot of Janelle grabbing Rod’s butt. He’s in the air.
JANELLE – Hey Cutie!
ROD – Whoa!?!
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of Rod and Janelle.
ROD – Oh…ah…hi…
JANELLE – So are you going to show me around?
ROD – I thought Saturday at the mall made it perfectly clear that I’m already taken.
PANEL 4: This is a high angle shot of Janelle with her arm around Rod and a hand on his shoulder.
JANELLE – I thought that maybe I could change your mind about us.
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of Rod flipping out.
ROD – Hey! Get off me! Let me get this through your thick skull! I tried to be nice, but no…you kept right on. There is no us, I don’t like you, and I don’t want you touching me. Just stay away from me!
PANEL 6: This is a three quarters back view Rod’s head in the foreground as Janelle stomps away in the background. Jen is running up to Rod.
JANELLE – How dare you insult me! I tried to save you a lot of trouble, but now you’re in for a world of hurt, dog!
NARRATION – What the hell did she mean by that?
PANEL 7: This is a low angle shot of Jen with her arms around Rod’s neck.
NARRATION – Man, I have a sick feeling in my gut that something bad is about to happen.
JEN – Oh Sweetie, I’m so proud of you. You flipped out and turned down that #&%$*, and I didn’t even have to encourage you!
ROD – Yeah, what did you think I was gonna do? Let her hang on me? Hell no, she creeps the $#*% out of me. There’s just something really odd about that chick.
JEN – Can we say skank? Anyway, don’t worry babe if she’s some kind of psycho killer I’ll protect you.
Page 16
PANEL 1: This is a low angle silhouette of Ani’s house.
CAPTION – Tuesday, 9:45pm.
FRED – BARK! BARK!
PANEL 2: This is a high angle shot of Ani feeding Fred.
ANI – Shut up, you stupid dog! I hate doing this. Fred! Shut up!
FRED – BARK! BARK!
PANEL 3: This is a medium shot of a shadow running past her.
ANI – What was that!?
FRED – BARK! BARK!
PANEL 4: This is a medium close-up of a black figure coming up behind her.
A VAMPIRE – Are you Ann Marie?
ANI – Ahhhh!
FRED – BARK! BARK!
PANEL 5: This is a low angle shot of her facing the figure.
ANI – You scared the $#*% out of me!
A VAMPIRE – Are you Ann Marie?
FRED – BARK! BARK!
ANI – Yes, who are…
PANEL 6: This is a high angle shot of the vampire attacking her.
ANI – AHHH!
FRED – BARK! BARK!
Page 17
PANEL 1: This is a high angle long shot of Rebecca walking to her car.
CAPTION – Wednesday, 11:15pm
PANEL 2: This is a close-up of Rebecca getting ready to unlock the car door.
TARTARUS – Rebecca August?
REBECCA – Yes?
PANEL 3: This panel is a low angle shot of Rebecca startled turned toward Tartarus. His face is covered by shadows.
REBECCA – Gasp!
TARTARUS – I have a proposition for you. So should we do this the easy way, or the hard way?
PANEL 4: This panel is a high angle of Rebecca shooting Tartarus with pepper spray.
PANEL 5: A close-up of Tartarus’ face.
TARTARUS – Hmm, pepper spray. Nice touch. So we’ll do this the hard way then.
PANEL 6: Here is a medium shot of Tartarus grabbing Rebecca.
REBECCA – Ahhhhhh!!!
Page 18
PANEL 1: Same shot except he is stabbing her in the stomach with a large knife.
REBECCA – Gasp!
PANEL 2: Close-up of him grabbing her mouth and whispering in her ear.
REBECCA – Mmmm!
TARTARUS – All right, here is my proposition. You have two choices. One, I watch you suffer while you bleed to death then you’ll be nothing more than fresh meat.
PANEL 3: Close-up of his hand closed.
TARTARUS – Or two, come with me and you can have…
PANEL 4: Close-up of his hand opening with fire building up.
TARTARUS – …your hearts desire…
PANEL 5: Close-up of his hand open with two figures embracing each other in the fire.
TARTARUS – …for all eternity.
PANEL 6: Close-up of Rebecca’s face. Her eyes are wide and bright with fire.
Page 19
PANEL 1: This is a low angle medium shot of Rebecca dropping to her knees.
PANEL 2: This is a low angle medium shot of Rebecca on her hands and knees as Tartarus walks around her.
PANEL 3: This is a low angle medium shot of Rebecca on her hands and knees. Tartarus stands in front of her.
TARTARUS – So what will it be? I know you’re choking on your own blood and all, but I need an answer.
PANEL 4: This is a high angle of Tartarus’ out stretched hand and Rebecca looking up at it.
PANEL 5: This is a low angle of her reaching for his hand, which starts to glow.
PANEL 6: This is a close-up of her grabbing his hand, and she is engulfed in flame.
TARTARUS – Huh, how predictable. Now the fun begins.
REBECCA – Ahhh…
Page 20
PANEL 1: This is a low angle close-up of his face party illuminated and smiling.
TARTARUS – Oh by the way I forgot to mention one minor detail. This will cost you your mortal soul.
REBECCA – Ahhhhhhh!!!
PANEL 2: A long shot of the night sky and the moon almost full.
REBECCA – AHHHHHHH!!!
TARTARUS – Hahahahahaha!!!
PANEL 3: Medium shot of Jen watching TV.
CAPTION – Thursday, 6:17pm.
TELEVISION – In local news, two local West Middlesex girls, 16-year-old Ann Marie Damico and 17-year-old Rebecca August, have gone missing.
PANEL 4: Close-up of Jen’s surprised face.
JEN – WHAT?!
TELEVISION – It has been two nights since Ann Marie Damico was last seen. During questioning, the girl’s father said…
PANEL 5: Close-up of the TV. Ani’s dad is talking to a reporter and Fred is in the background.
TELEVISION – She went out to feed the dog, and never came back in. So I went out to look for her, and I couldn’t find her anywhere. The car was still there, and I didn’t hear any other cars come and go. So I called the cops.
Page 21
PANEL 1: This is a medium shot of Agents Bokor and Hyde watching the newswoman.
CAPTION – The FBI’s Special Investigations Unit HQ.
TELEVISION – Police found no clues to the whereabouts of Ann Marie Damico. The second girl, Rebecca August, has only been missing since last night, but the police suspect foul play. The girl’s mother called the police when Rebecca failed to return home after work. The 17-year-old Rebecca works at Big Beagle Grocery Store in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Her manager said…
PANEL 2: The same shot as above except they both are looking at each other, and now Rebecca’s manager is on the TV.
TELEVISION – Well, she clocked out about 11:00 and left. That’s the last I saw of her.
PANEL 3: This is a high angle medium-long shot of Hunter and Jessie in their garage working and looking at the TV, and the newswoman is on the TV.
CAPTION – Fabian’s Garage.
TELEVISION – Police found blood by her car, and believe the two disappearances could be connected somehow.
PANEL 4: The same shot as above except they both are looking at each other, and now Victor Craden is on the TV shaking hands with guys in suits.
TELEVISION – In other news, Craden Corp has developed a line of synthetic plasma. Craden Corp’s CEO Victor Craden is set to speak at a press conference this Saturday at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PANEL 5: This is a close-up of Rod’s hand selecting Jen’s number on his cellphone.
CAPTION – Thursday, 9:41pm
PANEL 6: This is a Close-up of Jen’s cell phone ringing.
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PANEL 1 & 2: Jen answers her cell on one side and Rod talking on the other.
JEN – Hello.
ROD – Hey, babe.
JEN – Hey! Did you hear the news tonight!
ROD – No, I was at football practice. Why what happened?
JEN – Ani Damico and Rebecca August are both missing! Ani has been gone since Tuesday night and Rebecca has been missing since last night!
PANEL 3: This is a close-up of Rod looking concerned.
ROD – What?!
JEN – And the police found blood by Rebecca’s car! They think it might be connected somehow.
ROD – That’s crazy, what the hell is going on?
JEN – Are you all right?
ROD – Yeah, but this is really starting to creep me out…
PANEL 4: This is a medium close-up of Rod looking off into space.
NARRATION – A lot of weird $#*% has been happening lately, and it all started with those creepy dreams I’ve been having. Now they’re starting to make a little more sense, as bits and pieces seem to be coming true…those crazy twins, Ani and Rebecca disappearing.
PANEL 5: This is a low angle shot of a pregnant Candyce walking home in town. It’s a starry night and the moon is almost full.
NARRATION – I wonder…what’s next?
CAPTION – Thursday, 10:04pm.
PANEL 6: This is an eye level medium shot of Candyce walking past Black Claw who is leaning against a streetlight pole.
BLACK CLAW – Hi, there.
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PANEL 1: Same angle and shot, but here she is stopped and turned towards him.
CANDYCE – Hello.
BLACK CLAW – What’s a pretty little thing like you doin’ out this late at night without her husband? This town has been getting pretty dangerous these days. You know, with those two girls disappearing an’ all.
PANEL 2: This panel is a high angle over Black Claw’s shoulder looking at Candyce.
CANDYCE – Oh, I’m not married, and I just leave down the street.
BLACK CLAW – Boyfriend?
CANDYCE – I was seeing a few guys, but none of them want to talk to me anymore.
PANEL 3: Here is a low angle shot looking passed Candyce’s shoulder at Black Claw with a smirk on his face.
BLACK CLAW – Gee, I wonder why.
CANDYCE – Huh?
BLACK CLAW – Ah…I said, "that’s just not right." A fine young lady like yourself needs a man to take care of you.
PANEL 4: This panel is a medium shot of Black Claw extending his arm out, and Candyce is pointing down the street.
BLACK CLAW – Would you like an escort home?
CANDYCE – Well, you’re very handsome and polite, but no, thank you.
BLACK CLAW – Suit yourself.
PANEL 5: This is a low angle of Candyce’s back at a side angle as she walks away.
BLACK CLAW – Grrrr! Ahwoooooo!
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PANEL 1: This is a full page of Black Claw as a werewolf jumping towards Candyce who is now turned toward him.
BLACK CLAW – GRRRAAWH!!!
PANEL 2: This panel is a high angle close up of Candyce’s frightened face.
CANDYCE – AHHHHHH!!!
TO BE CONTINUED…
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NIGHT WOLF #1 - "The Calm Before the Storm"
This comic book script is the first issue of "Night Wolf" by Lone Wolf Comics.
Born into the outcast breed of werewolves known as the Monoki, eighteen-year-old Rob Marcelli is reluctantly thrown into an ancient war between good and evil in today's world where the line has blurred. With the help of Snow Paw the Pureblood Monoki and the supernatural evil slayer Night Hunter, Rob must learn to master his newly found lycanthropy and mysterious kinetic energy power that only he possesses. While struggling to keep his soul from the conflict within, Rob must fight the Dark Covenant in order to avenge his friends and family, and save the girl he loves from the master vampire, Lord Malice. Rob Marcelli is Night Wolf!
This comic book script is the first issue of "Night Wolf" by Lone Wolf Comics.
Born into the outcast breed of werewolves known as the Monoki, eighteen-year-old Rob Marcelli is reluctantly thrown into an ancient war between good and evil in today's world where the line has blurred. With the help of Snow Paw the Pureblood Monoki and the supernatural evil slayer Night Hunter, Rob must learn to master his newly found lycanthropy and mysterious kinetic energy power that only he possesses. While struggling to keep his soul from the conflict within, Rob must fight the Dark Covenant in order to avenge his friends and family, and save the girl he loves from the master vampire, Lord Malice. Rob Marcelli is Night Wolf!
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WOW!! your script is AMAZING! great job
Thanks, I really appreciate it!
Great job man this is amazing cant wait to see the finished product.
Wow thanks! I really appreciate it!
Awesome!
really love your artwork and the writing is really good to, cant wait to read the next one!
Thanks, but I can't take credit for all the art. I'm the writer and Carlos is the artist of the Night Wolf Comic Book. Though I have the ability to do it all myself unfortunately I have a fulltime job and a family to support. So I don't have the time, but I feel I have upgraded the project by enlisting Carlos.
Here are a few my designs:
Night Wolf character design
Snow Paw character design
Tartarus character design
Compared to Carlos' Designs:
Night Wolf character design
Snow Paw character design
Tartarus character design
I'm glad you really like my writing! Hopefully, in the next month I plan to finish setting up my kickstarter.com campaign to help raise funds for publishing.
Thanks again!
Here are a few my designs:
Night Wolf character design
Snow Paw character design
Tartarus character design
Compared to Carlos' Designs:
Night Wolf character design
Snow Paw character design
Tartarus character design
I'm glad you really like my writing! Hopefully, in the next month I plan to finish setting up my kickstarter.com campaign to help raise funds for publishing.
Thanks again!
This is awesome! Can't wait till it comes out and for the continued story
Thanks I really appreciate it! I should have some preview pages up soon!
I'm sold this was great I can't wait to re-read it when it becomes illustrated
Thanks! I will have some pages to preview soon!
Sweet!! Can't wait
Poor Candyce and all....
They still play a role in the story and will be seen again. So what did you think?
So what did you think?It's good
I'd like to have cat in the story but nevermind.
Rob is such a honest man 
this is interesting, I would like to give it a shot!...
This is actually really good. This would be great illustrated.
I'd love to read more!
I'd love to read more!
this look nice and I love werewolves. I hope you can find artist for your comic soon. I would like to read it
I really like it and I could be very popular and I wish I could help do the art but I don't know if i am at the level of artist u need for this or I have the time. And if u look at my profile don't judge me by them there all mostly sketches and are incomplete and I have few that actuly show what I can really do. But eny love it so far and wish I could do the art for it.
Nice!
Its cool to see writers on DA! not much of us here....
Its cool to see writers on DA! not much of us here....
Thanks! Yeah there aren't as many of us as artists, we are around!
Huh pretty dayum good script moves a little fast though and the name Lord Malice is a little (no offence) "cleshe evil dude" ,the main characters are well made but the side characters need to show more and be less extatic to compensate for lack of show but nontheless this has serious potential
Thanks for reading! I'm glad you liked it!
Yeah I know Malice is a bit cliche, but there is a twist with his character that I couldn't quite reveal his actual name right away. Besides "Lord Malice" is a lot better than merely calling him "master vampire" like I first was using during mere mentioning.
Sorry it moves a little fast. I didn't want to linger on the lest interesting stuff so that I could focus more on the juicy stuff. Characters get more developed in later issues. I have 12 issues written so far. I use a lot of vague intros at the beginning to pull the readers attention in and then give cliffhangers to give interest in reading the next issue for more.
Yeah I know Malice is a bit cliche, but there is a twist with his character that I couldn't quite reveal his actual name right away. Besides "Lord Malice" is a lot better than merely calling him "master vampire" like I first was using during mere mentioning.
Sorry it moves a little fast. I didn't want to linger on the lest interesting stuff so that I could focus more on the juicy stuff. Characters get more developed in later issues. I have 12 issues written so far. I use a lot of vague intros at the beginning to pull the readers attention in and then give cliffhangers to give interest in reading the next issue for more.
Hell i gotta read the rest of em but focusing on each character helps the reader relate to the character and feels like their a part of the story
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