Killer on the loose

Intro: the narration is drafted to that of a film script as the story was originally meant to be for a short film.

The ambiance is misty with slight drizzle,

a man driving in the night time, the car plying on road from one point to another splashing a puddle of water on the road

next camera shot - inside of the car from pillion rider's POV

cam shot : The driver's face & upper body close up from side profile -

he's talking on the phone with speaker on

Driver: Yeah, i just covered the crime scene. I guess the lady was in late 20s to early 30s.

No - there was no car at the spot. 

What? she was driving ? but there was no car! i guess the killer stole the car as well.

Can i have the car license plate number?

yeah.. go on... wait.. can't hear you . hello... i think i am losing you. ( static on phone and then call disconnects)

Man: "Damn, this network. I really need to contact them."

The Man tries to dial a few number on the phone while still driving, the phone is on the holder. call couldn't connect. 

He dials again ( this time it could connect) - he introduces himself as "Hello, exchange room, this is Inspector Akshay, connect me to SP please" .. ( here we know he's a cop)

call disconnects. He tries again but no success. 

He gives up and continues driving. 

He is talking to himself now ( thinking aloud) - 

This is the third murder in last 2 months. Each murder, strangely a hitchhiker is reported near the crime scene. This time too.

We need to reinforce the security around this area . 

Suddenly the car wobbles and jerks. Then the car stops.

Man (Cop): Fuck, first the phone network, now the car. i am having a tough time now. 

He steps out, checks the car. opens the bonnet and examines it.

He pulls out his phone, tries to make a call but due to no network couldn't connect to anyone.

Suddenly a voice speaks - "network is usually bad around this area."

The cop turns back and notices a guy in mid 30s, with a friendly face and a warm smile greeting him.

This Stranger guy is sitting in his old sedan car and gazing at the cop through the car window.

Stranger Guy: "Hello - I am a local here, i was crossing this area and i saw you car here. Thought if you need any help?"

Cop: "Geez thanks, i guess my car broke down and i need to reach the station with my observations of report on a crime asap."

Stranger guy: "If it sounds okay to you, maybe i can give you a lift there. hop in."

Cop : "Hey, that will be wonderful, i'll have someone tow my car from there. Thanks"

Camera inside the Stranger guy's car 

conversation between the two men

Stranger guy : "So you're a cop eh?"

Cop: "Yeah. I am Inspector Akshay." 

Stranger: "Glad to meet you sir, i am glad you guys are working hard on the crime around here recently. Its really unfortunate."

Cop: "Yes, but don't worry i'll get that killer soon. It's my duty to keep the area safe."

Stranger: "Of course I have faith in the police system here, i wish you good luck on nabbing that criminal gang. By the way - have you found any clues on your killer?"

Cop: "Uh, well not much, and honestly i can't reveal any information right now. But hey you must be aware the news is labelling him as the hitchiker serial killer. This is the third murder and everytime there's a hitchhiker involved somehow."

Stranger: "Are you sure its one guy ?"

Cop: "Well, that's what my observation is. Each time the victim has been stabbed on chest in the same way. The wounds show its from the same blade. The pattern tells me its has to be the same guy everytime. Two people cannot kill in the exact same pattern."

Stranger: "And i just offered a ride to a hitchhiker ! What are my chances? ha ha !!

Cop: "Ha ha ! Sure you don't worry about me"

(They laugh) 

The car suddenly stops.

Stranger: "Now what !! "

Cop: "Hold on, Let me check."

Stranger: "Sir, You can sit back, relax, i will take a look. I know this area."

The Stranger steps out, opens the bonnet and examines.

Camera stays inside and focussing on the cop sitting.

The cop and the stranger continue the conversation though the audience cannot see the stranger guy because of the bonnet.

The cop lits a cigarette.

Cop: "So my friend, what do you do for a living?"

Stranger: "I am a curator. You can say i collect stuffs."

Cop: "Wow, that's great, Do you do it for any exhibition? Do you sell or auction it?"

Stranger: "Hmmm, well you can say that but its more of a private exhibit. Not many people can relate to the art. I could connect with only a few."

Cop: "I know, Art is like that. some understand it, some don't. But I do respect art and artist."

Meanwhile the cop checks the phone for signal and tries to dial but again no success because of network.

Cop: "Hey - can i borrow you phone, seems my phone network is really bad here."

No response from other side.

The cop waits for a while and then asks -

"Hello, you there? all good around there? Do you need a hand or something?"

Still no response.

The cop steps out of the car. walks across the bonnet and the camera follows the cop.

Camera angle changes for the audience now, We follow with the cop's POV, the audience notices there's no one across the bonnet. 

Though the bonnet is still open. The cop slams and closes the bonnet, looks suspiciously, walks around the car calling out for the stranger guy.

Still no response even after calling out for a while, the cop steps inside the car. He notices the keys are hanging in the engine slot.

He tries to switch the car on talks to himself - "I hope he doesn't get himself in trouble. the hitchhiker killer is on loose."

A voice appears out of nowhere- " Not everytime the hitchhiker asks for a ride, sometimes he manages to get one."

The cop turns towards the source of voice and notices the stranger is in close proximity.

The stranger soaked in rain, staring at the cop with piercing eyes and holding a 8" knife blade poking at the cop's chest.

The stranger gives a smirk and says -" Remember I told you about my art, you're the first cop in my collection.

And I'm happy you like art"

Curtain drops.