Everyone loves a good Cinderella story—except in this version, the evil stepmom isn’t just cruel; she’s throwing food on the girl’s dress to make sure she doesn’t go to the…
Miles Hollis was in a rush. At the age of forty, he usually didn’t feel this hurried, but on that particular day, he had no other option. A hospital in…
OFFICER REED:(Annoyed)Sir, I’m going to need you to stop recording. JAY:(Steady, not aggressive)Respectfully, Officer, I’m in a public space. It’s my right. OFFICER REED:It’s interfering. LISA:(Chimes in)He’s just filming. He’s…
CARLA:(Curt)You lost? YOUSEF:(Smiling politely)No, I’m here for dinner. I heard the burgers are good. CARLA:(Skeptical)This is an American diner. YOUSEF:(Still calm)And I’m an American. Born and raised in Ohio, actually.…
CLAIRE:(Whispers)You might want to keep an eye on him. He’s been by the same rack for ten minutes. EMPLOYEE:(Confused)Ma’am, he hasn’t done anything. CLAIRE:Exactly. That’s how they do it—waiting for…
MRS. WALTERS:Three dollars? For one chocolate bar? TYLER:Yes, ma’am. It’s for charity. I’m raising money for the children’s hospital downtown. MRS. WALTERS:(Putting her hands on her hips)I can buy the…
LINDA:Can I help you? ARIANA:(Smiles)No thanks, just looking. LINDA:(Slowly)You sure you can afford anything in here? ARIANA:(Beat. Looks at her.)Excuse me? LINDA:I’m just saying—this isn’t the kind of store for……
SARAH:(Stopping in front of him)What are you doing here? Hanging around like this… I know what you’re up to. JAMAL:(Looks confused, raises an eyebrow)What? Excuse me? SARAH:(Squints, voice accusatory)You’re just…
WOMAN:(Stops, scoffing)You know, if you put half the energy into getting a job as you do sitting here all day, maybe you wouldn’t be in this position. HOMELESS MAN:(Looks up,…
KAREN:Excuse me, young lady. LILA:(Looks up)Hi…? KAREN:Don’t you think that outfit is a little… much? LILA:(Glances down at herself)Nope. Feels just right for 80 degrees. KAREN:Well, when you dress like…