Project «ShortCut.»
Entry for the «New Worlds» Competition Theme — Horror
A story detailing events at a newly opened film studio in the city of N. The protagonist, Polya, goes to seek employment after completing her bachelor’s degree, where unexplained events begin to occur. Will she be able to escape? After all, ghosts do not appreciate it when their secrets are revealed to others while they are still alive.
Characters
Polya — 22 years old. A young woman who has come to find employment in her profession. At first glance, she may appear fragile, but the events awaiting her will show us what she is capable of.
Yosif — // years old. A young man who worked as a stunt double on the film «The Fugitive Pioneer, ” but unfortunately, he died during filming due to unfortunate events. Now, his spirit inhabits this studio, wandering and observing things frozen in time.
Model — // years old. A mannequin that appears vacant, simply standing still. However, the scent emanating from it does not smell like plastic—it smells like offal that has been stored there for years.
