Dumb Angel

By Gary Kittle

For Don Wallis, Mary is the ideal wife. She does what she’s told, when she’s told, no matter how extreme or twisted the demand. So it’s a good thing for them both that Mary isn’t really Don’s wife. In fact, she isn’t even human: she’s an android sex toy that Don has had specially made to look and sound like his former wife. But where is the real Mary Wallis, and what kind of games did he enjoy playing with her? As Don acts out the excesses of his depraved fantasies, Android Mary is damaged and starts to malfunction. Desperate to keep control of a situation that threatens to spiral into chaos, Don finds his secret play-thing fighting back. At first, he rather enjoys it, admitting to the android that it isn’t any fun when she complies with his every command. But with the ongoing violence, Android Mary’s malfunctioning worsens and Don becomes increasingly aware, not just of his inadequacies as a man, but of his loneliness as a human being. He tries to suppress his emotions with alcohol, but this only serves to unleash more brutality on Android Mary, whose actions are becoming as bizarre as they are unpredictable. And just as he thinks things can’t get any worse, the doorbell rings and there on the doorstep stands the defiant figure of his wife, the real Mary Wallis. Whatever the outcome of Real Mary’s stepping back into her former home, it’s not going to be like anything that she - or you, the reader - is expecting.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gary Kittle
• Release date: Feb 6, 2016
• ISBN: 9781310039362

Gary Kittle

Gary Kittle is the author of thirteen eBooks. He was twice shortlisted for the Essex Book Festival Short Story Competition and his play 'Walking Through Wire' was staged (and filmed) in London in 2014. Many of his shorter screenplays have been filmed by Film Colchester and DT Film Productions. 'Data Protection', written by Gary for Dan Allen Films, was shortlisted for the Sci-fi London 48 Hour Film Competition. He has won the 1000 Word Challenge with 'The Uncertainty Principle', and twice been shortlisted, finishing runner-up with 'Kismet'. He was also runner-up in the Storgy Halloween Short Story Competition with 'The Gag Reflex'. He is also the author of a serial horror novel, 'A Town Called Benny', with episodes published fortnightly. Outside of self-publishing, Gary is also heavily involved with DT Film Productions. Their first full feature film, Dragged Up Dirty, on which Gary is an executive producer is due for release in 2023. The full-length documentary, Hearts Without Homes, on which Gary contributed as a writer, is also out this year. 'Crowded House' follows on from the success of 'The Hanging Rail'. Gary lives and writes in Wivenhoe, Essex, and strongly suspects that given his frantic writing schedule, he has developed the ability to travel through time. Visit him now at https://gkittle.wixsite.com/gary-kittle-author Where darkness rises.

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Dumb Angel & Other Screenplays

Copyright 2017

Gary Kittle

Published by Gary Kittle (2017)

Revised 2019

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Dumb Angel & Other Screenplays. Copyright Gary Kittle, 2017

This eBook is a work of fiction. While reference may be made to actual

places or events, the names, characters, incidents and locations within are

from the author’s imagination and are not a resemblance to actual living or

dead persons, businesses, or events. Any similarity is coincidental.

Cover design and illustration by germancreative.

Dedication:

To my son, Arun.

Contents

Book Description

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Dumb Angel (Short Film Version)

Where the Sky is Tainted Red – Prologue

Where the Sky is Tainted Red – Episode One

Where the Sky is Tainted Red – Episode Two

Where the Sky is Tainted Red – Episode Three

Where the Sky is Tainted Red – Episode Four

Where the Sky is Tainted Red – Episode Five

Where the Sky is Tainted Red – Episode Six

Where the Sky is Tainted Red – Epilogue

Felicity

Talk of the Town

Ray of Hope

House Sitter

Three Sheets to the Wind

Foiled Again

Dumb Angel (Full Length Version)

About the Author

Other Books by this Author

Connect with Gary Kittle

BOOK DESCRIPTION

For Don Wallis, Mary is the ideal wife. She does what she’s told, when she’s told, no matter how extreme the demand. So it’s a good thing for them both that Mary isn’t human: she’s an android sex toy designed to look and sound like Don's missing wife. But the real Mrs Wallis isn't dead, and she still has issues with Don that can only been settled face to face...

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DUMB ANGEL (SHORT FILM VERSION)

SCENE 1) EST. INT. Monday. Modern kitchen. Radio playing.

DON:

You know, I still can't believe you're back.

(BEAT)

Like nothing's happened.

DON (WHISPERED):

Time for work, Mary. But when I get back we can... relax. OK?

SCENE 2) INT. Throughout the day in the same house.

Montage of shots showing Mary cleaning, tidying, cooking, etc.

SCENE 3) INT. Back in the kitchen. Same day, evening.

Don and Mary are eating dinner. He plays with his food, scowling, taking only occasional mouthfuls.

DON:

You could ask me how my day was.

MARY:

How was your day?

Don throws his knife across the table. Mary does not flinch. Don takes a deep breath and stands, wearing a forced smile, pushing back his chair. He walks slowly towards an unmoving Mary.

DON (SHARPLY):

Bring dessert. We'll watch a film.

Don walks through to the living room.

DON:

Bring the wine, too.

DON (TO HIMSELF):

At least one of us can drink.

SCENE 4) INT. Living room, subdued lighting. Five minutes later.

Don is lounging in the middle of the settee, his shirt unbuttoned. Mary enters with a tray containing a dessert bowl, a wine bottle and a glass. She puts the tray on the table and sits. From the TV a girl squeals and a man chuckles. Don sits up, alert.

DON:

Here we go.

Don puts his hand on Mary's knee and begins stroking it. On screen there are sounds of moaning and hungry kissing.

MARY:

Dessert?

DON:

What? Oh... yer.

Don grabs his bowl from Mary and shovels the contents into his mouth. From the screen comes a slap, and a girl screams.

UNSEEN FEMALE ACTOR:

Please... You're hurting me.

DON (WHISPERED):

Wow. This guy knows what he wants.

GRUFF-VOICED UNSEEN MALE ACTOR:

I thought your type liked it rough?

There is a sound of clothing being ripped, groaning, more slapping, and louder cries of pain. Don stares wide-eyed.

UNSEEN FEMALE ACTOR:

Stop. I don't...

GRUFF-VOICED UNSEEN MALE ACTOR:

Shut it! I'll decide what you do and don't like.

Don is now on the edge of his seat. His stroking has become forceful and rhythmic. He moves his hand towards Mary’s crutch, his face red/sweating. From the TV we hear deep grunting and the sound of choking.

MARY:

Shall I pour the wine?

DON:

Oh, Mary...

Don leaps at Mary, dragging her down onto the carpet. Don’s grunting quickly mingles with that of the unseen male actor. No sound is heard from Mary or the unseen female actor. CUT TO: House at night. Solitary upstairs light goes out.

SCENE 5) INT. Living room. The following evening.

Don’s car pulls up at the kerb. He sits behind the wheel and stares at a photograph of Mary in his wallet. CUT TO: Don enters the house, tosses his jacket onto the settee and rubs his forehead. Mary is waiting.

MARY:

How was your day?

Don slumps down onto the settee, staring into space.

DON:

Don’t ask.

(HALF-BEAT)

Do I have to ask for a soddin drink?

(SIGHING):

Tumbler. Large whiskey. Ice. Now.

Mary prepares the drink. Don looks up, staring at the glass in Mary’s outstretched hand. He snatches it from her, spilling some of the contents over his hand.

DON:

Give me strength.

MARY:

How was your day?

Don looks up angrily. He stands, bringing his face close to Mary’s.

DON:

Office politics. You wouldn’t understand.

Don brushes past Mary, knocking her off balance. She recovers and turns to face him.

MARY:

When do you want to eat?

DON:

Twelve years I've been there.

(BEAT)

DON:

Twelve bloody years! The bastards!

Don takes another gulp of whiskey.

Do you think that's fair?

DON (LOUDER):

Do you?

MARY:

I don't understand.

Don approaches Mary and shoves her down onto the settee, thrusting his right knee forcefully against her solar plexus.

MARY:

Do you want to go upstairs?

Don stares disdainfully at Mary. He downs his drink, climbing off her in search of a refill.

DON:

They lied to me, Mary.

Don refills his glass and undoes his trouser belt.

DON:

Apparently they need a family man for their sacred corporate image, and after you left me I no longer tick that box.

Don saunters over to Mary, drinking; then carefully pulls his belt free.

MARY:

Do you want to...?

Don tightens half the belt around his fist, turning to Mary.

DON:

But they haven't beaten me yet.

SCENE 6) INT. Lunchtime. The next day.

Don bursts in. He has a white plastic bag in his hand, hidden behind his back.

DON (SHOUTING):

Hi, honey. I'm home!

Mary, wearing an apron, emerges from the kitchen, smiling.

MARY:

You're home early.

DON:

That's because...

Don brings out the bag from behind his back.

DON:

I've got you a surprise!

(IMPATIENTLY):

Go on, Mary. Take it!

Mary takes the bag and pulls out a long green dress.

DON:

Isn't it beautiful?

Mary goes to the kitchen and puts the new dress in the washing machine. Don doubles over with laughter.

DON:

Oh, Mary. You are priceless.

MARY:

I don't...

DON (LAUGHING):

Understand! Don't worry, Mary. It doesn't matter.

Don rushes over to Mary, picks her up in his arms and spins her around him.

DON:

Nothing matters but us!

Don puts her down with a pronounced huff and arches his back, wincing. He starts to leave, then stops and turns.

DON:

Have it on when I come back home.

MARY:

I understand.

DON:

Oh, and Mary...

(BEAT)

Just the dress. No need to wear anything else. OK?

And with a wink he slams himself back out.

SCENE 7) INT. Don’s bedroom. later that same night.

Don and Mary lay in bed, the green dress draped over a chair. Don is smoking a cigar with exaggerated pleasure. He exhales, coughing.

DON:

There's going to be a merger with the Oxford office.

Mary turns over to face him, but Don puts his index finger to his lips, and so she remains silent. We see her naked back and legs are covered in red marks.

DON:

That's a four-hour round trip.

(BEAT)

They're trying to squeeze me out.

Don examines the glowing end of the cigar.

DON:

Like I'm some turd.

Don stares at Mary, who continues to stare back in silence.

DON:

So you can blame them for what happens next.

He takes another drag, making the end of the cigar glow red.

DON:

Put your tongue out.

Mary starts to slither down the bed towards Don’s groin.

DON:

No, no - not that.

(BEAT)

Just put your tongue out.

Mary obliges and Don edges the glowing cigar towards her protruding tongue. Mary does not move. The cigar is as close