In an attempt to capture the flow of a visual novel, this story uses a combination of screenplay and prose formatting.

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Bold underlined = scene heading

Plain text = description for reader (not visible "in-game").

Italicized text = narration aka "Blue Text."

CHARACTER

Dialogue.
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Dialogue.

VLOG #1 - BEDROOM

TIFFANY HARPER (18, F) sits at her desk in a bedroom littered with hand-knit animal dolls. A SUITCASE rests on her bed in the B.G., skeins of yarn sticking out. She glows with warmth as she speaks to the camera.

TIFFANY HARPER
What's up, Skein Gang?
(x)
Sorry I had to cancel last week's stream, but I just got the most amazing news!
(x)
Okay, wait. Rewind. Let me give you guys some background.
(x)
So: for those of you who don't know, YouCon is coming up, and it's pretty much been on my mind 24/7.
(x)
It's the biggest YouTuber convention in the world, and is THE place to be if you're part of the scene.
(x)
You can make friends, build your career, and maybe even collab with a big star if you're lucky!
(x)
There's also a ton of panels and workshops on all sorts of topics. And some are super exclusive.
(x)
The main event each year is The Ultimate Showcase.
(x)
It's a huge panel hosted by the 16 most cutting-edge creators, hand-picked by YouCon's founders.
(x)
I've always wanted to attend the con, and I've literally dreamed about seeing the Ultimate Showcase.
(x)
But every year I chicken out on buying a guest pass and well...
(x)
It's obvious why the Ultimate Showcase has stayed a dream.
(x)
Until now.

Tiffany pulls out a glossy YOUCON BADGE and shows it to the camera.

TIFFANY HARPER
Ta-daaaaa! Say hello to the Ultimate Knitting Host: Tiffany Harper!
(x)
Okay, but actually you guys, I'm seriously freaking out.
(nervous)
I can't believe I'm going to be on the Ultimate Showcase - I can't even believe they know who I am!
(x)
They're paying for my flight, my hotel and everything!
(x)
Even my DREAMS weren't this exciting!
(x)
I'll post an update once I'm at the con. But for now, I just want to say...
(grateful)
...Thank you all so much. This is more than just a channel to me; it's a community.
(pumped)
I wouldn't be here without you guys. So I'll talk to you again soon. And remember...
(signing off)
Stay on point!

VLOG #2 - HOTEL ROOM

Tiffany now sits in a swanky hotel room. Her bag remains on the bed behind her, as disorganized as ever. She strikes a goofy pose.

TIFFANY HARPER
'Sup dudes! Just landed in Cali and the weather is sick. Hope your weekend's been totally tubular!
(sheepish)
That was me trying to speak Californian. It probably needs some work.
(excited)
But seriously, you guys have to see this place, it's amazing.

Tiffany reaches for the camera.

TIFFANY HARPER
Here...

We're now looking out of her window at a GORGEOUS COMPLEX below. Palm-trees line pathways between the MAIN CONVENTION CENTER, MINOR CONVENTION CENTER, ARENA, and ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING. The sun sets romantically in the distance.

TIFFANY HARPER
Check it out! You can see the whole Clarity Complex from here!
(x)
Nothing's open yet 'cause the con doesn't start 'til Thursday.
(x)
But the hotel is already packed.
(x)
It's like a super-cool resort in the middle of the desert.
(x)
It's got a spa, a four-star restaurant, even tennis courts!

The image flips again. We're back with Tiffany at her desk.

TIFFANY HARPER
Not that I'm gonna spend much time practicing my backhand. Gotta keep these wrists safe.
(x)
Oh! Speaking of which, guess what I made on the flight over?

Tiffany holds up a miniature BUFFER BUN doll: an adorable, anthropomorphic rabbit knit from threads of white and crimson.

TIFFANY HARPER
Ta-daaaa!
(x)
It's a baby Buffer Bun, the YouCon mascot! Isn't he the cutest?
(x)
I got so anxious on the plane, I had to do something to keep my hands busy.
(x)
So I decided to make a little good luck charm for myself.
(x)
Now I can just squeeze him whenever I feel nervous!

Tiffany pauses for a moment, her gaze suddenly distant.

TIFFANY HARPER
...Can I...really do this?
(sheepish)
Sorry, I know you guys always tell me to be more confident, it's just...
(distant)
I saw a list of the other Ultimates in the program, and they're, like...super legit, you guys.
(x)
They got Max Lundberg, the Utlimate Let's Player; Becky Applebaum, the Ultimate Survivalist...
(surprised)
I even saw Chiyo Ito, the Ultimate Culture Commentator, in the lobby!
(sheepish)
When she turned my way, I panicked and hid behind a potted plant.
(distant)
Next to people like her, what's even the point of inviting someone like me?

Another pregnant pause. Tiffany shakes the bad thoughts from her head.

TIFFANY HARPER
(sheepish)
Ah, sorry, I think the jet-lag's dragging me down.
(pumped)
I'm gonna catch some Z's, but I'll be back in the morning to show you guys around.
(signing off)
Thanks again for all your support.
(x)
And remember: stay on point!

VLOG #3 - OUTSIDE MAIN CONVENTION CENTER

Tiffany now holds the camera in her hand, talking to it as she stands outside the main convention center.

TIFFANY HARPER
Well, here I am.
(x)
In 24 hours, this place is gonna be packed with people.
(nervous)
And I'll be onstage...with the Ultimates...in front of everyone.
(x)
If I could go back in time and tell myself that this is where my hobby would get me...
(sheepish)
...I probably wouldn't believe myself.
(happy)
But that just goes to show: you never know what life will throw at you.
(x)
What matters is that you trust yourself, and, more importantly...
(x)
You trust in the people that trust in you.
(sheepish)
Does that makes sense? Sorry, I'm so excited I can't stop rambling.
(pumped)
They're gonna start the tech rehearsal soon, so I should get going.
(x)
Hopefully the other Ultimates are just as psyched to meet me as I am to meet them.
(x)
Once the con starts, I'm not sure how much time I'll have, but I'll post when I can!
(grateful)
So again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for watching.
(signing off)
And remember: stay on
(x)
remember: stay on
(x)
remember: stay

The screen begins PIXELATING.

TIFFANY HARPER
remember:
(x)
stay...stay...
(x)
stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay stay

Tiffany's features are reduced to a distorted mess. The sky turns RED.

TIFFANY HARPER
Stay...
(x)
Remember...

CUT TO BLACK.

TIFFANY HARPER (O.S.)
What's...even the point of...someone like me?

PROLOGUE:

CALLING ALL KILLERS

TO BE CONTINUED...