“THE NECKLACE”

By: Guy de Maupassant

SCRIPT
Narrator (SULIMA) : Mathilde Loisel was a young woman who longed for a life of luxury.
But she was married to a modest clerk, and their life was simple.

(Scene 1: At Home)

Mathilde (BALDINAR) : (Sighs) I wish we had more. I want to wear beautiful clothes and
jewels.

Husband (LOGRONIO) : (Excitedly) Mathilde, we’ve been invited to a grand ball! Look,
here’s the invitation.

Mathilde (BALDINAR) : (Frowning) What will I wear? I have no dress, no jewelry to make
me look presentable.

Husband (LOGRONIO) : (Supportively) Let’s use some of our savings to buy a nice dress.
And for jewelry, why don’t you ask your friend, Madame Forestier, to lend you something?

Narrator (SULIMA) : Mathilde agreed and went to her wealthy friend’s house the next day.

(Scene 2: Madame Forestier’s House)

Mathilde (BALDINAR): (Shyly) Madame Forestier, could you lend me some jewelry for the
ball? I want to look my best.

Madame Forestier (DURANGO) : Of course! Look through my jewelry box and take
whatever you like.

Narrator (SULIMA) : Mathilde’s eyes sparkled as she chose a stunning diamond necklace.

Mathilde (BALDINAR) : (Excitedly) This one! It’s perfect. Thank you so much!

Madame Forestier (DURANGO) : (Smiling) You’re welcome, dear. Just make sure to
return it soon.

Narrator (SULIMA) : Mathilde left, feeling elated and confident.

(Scene 3: At the Ball)

Narrator (SULIMA) : At the ball, Mathilde was the center of attention. She felt like she
belonged to the world of wealth and elegance.
(Scene 4: After the Ball)

Narrator (SULIMA) : But when they returned home, Mathilde discovered the necklace was
missing.

Mathilde (BALDINAR) : (Panicking) The necklace! It’s gone! What are we going to do?

Husband (LOGRONIO) : (Worried) We must find a way to replace it. Let’s search for an
identical one.

Narrator (SULIMA): They found a similar necklace but had to borrow a large sum of money
to buy it. For the next ten years, they worked hard to repay their debt.

(Scene 5: Ten Years Later)

Narrator (SULIMA) : One day, Mathilde saw Madame Forestier on the street.

Mathilde (BALDINAR) : (With a weary face) Madame Forestier, I need to tell you
something. I lost your necklace and replaced it with a new one. We’ve been paying off the
debt for ten years.

Madame Forestier (DURANGO) : (Shocked) Oh, Mathilde! My dear, the necklace was
a fake. It wasn’t worth more than a few francs!

Narrator (SULIMA) : Mathilde was stunned. All her suffering had been for nothing. She
learned a painful lesson about pride and the dangers of valuing appearances.

-THE END
 “QUALITY”
By: John Galsworthy

SCRIPT

Narrator (SULIMA) : (Narrating as the scene starts) This is the story of Mr. Gessler, a
talented bootmaker. He worked hard to make perfect boots, but his passion for quality caused
problems in his life.

Scene 1: (Inside Mr. Gessler’s Boot Shop)

Narrator (SULIMA) : Mr. Gessler is working in his shop, making boots. The young
customer walks in.

Young Customer (BAYAWA) : “Is it hard to make good boots, Mr. Gessler?”

Mr. Gessler (ARIENZA) : (Smiling and working) “It’s an art.”

Narrator (SULIMA) : Mr. Gessler was old but skilled. He made boots with care and loved
his work. The young customer admired him.

Scene 2: (The Customer Returns Boots with a Problem)

Narrator (SULIMA) : The young customer comes back with a pair of boots that squeak.

Young Customer (BAYAWA) : “Mr. Gessler, these boots squeak when I walk.”

Mr. Gessler (ARIENZA) : (Looking at the boots carefully) “They should not squeak.”

Young Customer (BAYAWA) : “ I’m sorry. But they do.”

Mr. Gessler (ARIENZA) : (Sighs and inspects the boots) “I will fix them. I will look at them.”

Narrator (SULIMA) : Mr. Gessler wanted to make sure everything was perfect. If
something went wrong, he felt it was his job to fix it.

Scene 3: (The Customer Brings Boots from Another Shop)

Narrator (SULIMA) : The young customer comes in wearing boots from a different store.
Mr. Gessler sees them.

Mr. Gessler (ARIENZA) : (Looking at the boots) “These are not my boots.”

Young Customer (BAYAWA) : “I bought them because I was in a hurry.”

Mr. Gessler (ARIENZA) : (Looking at them sadly) “Cheap boots do not last. They hurt.”
Narrator (SULIMA) : Mr. Gessler didn’t like that the young customer bought boots from
another store. He believed only his boots were made well.

Scene 4: (Mr. Gessler’s Health Gets Worse)

Narrator (SULIMA) : The shop looks quiet. Mr. Gessler seems weaker as the young
customer enters.

Young Customer (BAYAWA) : “How are you, Mr. Gessler?”

Mr. Gessler (ARIENZA) : (Weakly) “I am not well. My brother is dead.”

Narrator (SULIMA) : Mr. Gessler’s brother had helped him with the shop, but now he was
gone. Business was slow because big companies were selling cheap boots, and Mr. Gessler
couldn’t compete.

Scene 5: (The Shop Is Taken Over by Another Man)

Narrator (SULIMA) : The young customer enters the shop but sees a new man behind the
counter.

Young Customer (BAYAWA) : “Where is Mr. Gessler?”

New Shop Owner (DURANGO) : “Mr. Gessler passed away. We took over the shop.”

Young Customer (BAYAWA) : (Surprised) “Mr. Gessler is dead?”

New Shop Owner (DURANGO) : “Yes, he couldn’t keep up. He wouldn’t change his
ways. He only made boots by himself. But his boots were the best.”

Narrator (SULIMA) : The young customer was shocked. Mr. Gessler’s refusal to change
had led to his downfall. He had always believed in making the best boots, but now he was
gone.

Scene 6: The Young Customer Thinks About Mr. Gessler’s Legacy

Narrator (SULIMA) : The young customer stands, thinking about Mr. Gessler’s work.

Young Customer (BAYAWA) : “Mr. Gessler made the best boots.”

Narrator (SULIMA) : The young customer learned that Mr. Gessler’s boots were special.
They lasted a long time. But Mr. Gessler himself had paid the price for staying true to his craft,
and now his shop was gone.

-THE END
 "THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO"
By: Edgar Allanpoe

SCRIPT

Narrator (SULIMA) : Revenge is a word that is so simple, yet so consuming. It was revenge
that filled the heart of Montressor, a man who had endured many insults from his so called
friend, Fortunato. On this night, during the madness of the carnival, Montressor would finally
take his revenge one that no one would ever uncover.

Scene 1: The Carnival Night

Narrator (SULIMA) : The stage is filled with the sounds of music and laughter. People in
masks and colorful costumes. Fortunato stumbles onto the stage, dressed as a jester, his bells
jingling. Montressor, in a dark cloak, approaches with a warm smile.

Montressor (ARIENZA) : “Ah, my dear Fortunato! You are looking well tonight!”

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : (laughing) “My friend! What a night of celebration! The finest wine,
the grandest company!”

Montressor (ARIENZA) : “Speaking of wine, I have come across to find a rare- pipe of
Amontillado. But I fear I may have been deceived.”

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : “Amontillado? Impossible! And during the carnival?”

Montressor (ARIENZA) : “Yes, but I am unsure of its authenticity. I was going to consult
Luchesi—"

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : (scoffs) “Luchesi? That fool? He could not tell Amontillado from
Sherry!”

Montressor (ARIENZA) : “Ah, but I would not wish to trouble you. You are already
engaged—"

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : “Nonsense! I have no engagement. Come, let’s go!”

Narrator (SULIMA) : Montressor smiled, knowing that his plan had worked. Fortunato’s
pride in his wine knowledge would lead him to his doom. And so, they left the joyous streets
behind, descending into the dark catacombs beneath Montressor’s home.

Scene 2: The Catacombs

Narrator (SULIMA) : They descend into the dark, damp catacombs and the air grew heavy
with moisture. The walls dripped with nitre, and Fortunato’s cough echoed through the tunnels.
But still, he pressed forward, eager for the Amontillado.

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : (coughing) “This nitre—it clings to the walls like moss! But the
Amontillado, my friend, we must hurry!”
Montressor (ARIENZA) : “Your health is precious, Fortunato. Perhaps we should return-"

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : (Shaking his head) “Nonsense! Show me the Amontillado!”

Narrator (SULIMA) : They continue walking until they reach a narrow recess in the wall.

Scene 3: The Trap

Narrator (SULIMA) : They reach a small alcove at the deepest part of the catacombs.

Montressor (ARIENZA) : (Pointing) “There! The Amontillado waits inside!”

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : (Eagerly stepping in) “Finally!”

Narrator (SULIMA) : Montressor suddenly chains Fortunato to the wall.

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : (Laughing nervously) “A good joke, Montressor! Let me out now.”

Montressor (ARIENZA) : (Smiling coldly) “Oh yes, a joke indeed...”

Narrator (SULIMA) : Montressor begins building a brick wall, sealing Fortunato inside.

Fortunato (BAYAWA) : (Panicked) “No! For the love of God, Montressor!”

Montressor (ARIENZA) : (Smirking) “Yes... for the love of God.”

Narrator (SULIMA) : Fortunato screams, but Montressor continues bricking up the wall.
Soon, silence falls. A faint jingle of bells is heard before darkness consumes Fortunato forever.

Scene 4: The Secret Kept

Narrator (SULIMA) : For fifty years, no one has disturbed that wall. Fortunato is still there,
sealed within the catacombs.

Montressor (ARIENZA) : (Whispering) “In pace requiescat.”

-THE END.
 “THE ROSE FOR EMILY”
By: William Faulkner

SCRIPT

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Long ago, Emily Grierson lived in a big house. Her father was
strict. He never let her marry.

Scene 1: Emily’s House – Flashback

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Emily and Mr. Grierson are inside their old house. Emily looks
sad while Mr. Grierson stands tall.

Mr. Grierson (ANG) : “You do not need a husband, Emily. No man is good enough for you.”

Emily (KAREN) : (softly) “But, Father… “

Mr. Grierson (ANG) : (Shakes his head)

-End of Flashback

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : When her father died, Emily would not accept it. She told
everyone he was still alive and refuses to let them take his body. Days later, she finally let
them take the body.

Scene 2: Emily Meets Homer

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Emily walks outside for the first time in years. She meets Homer,
a friendly man from the North. He tips his hat and smiles.

Homer (LAJO) : “Good day, Miss Emily. I’m Homer Barron.”

Emily (KAREN) : (nods shyly)

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Time passes. They are seen riding together in a [Link]
town was surprised. Emily had found company. She spent time with Homer Barron, a man
from the North. People wondered if they would marry. Emily and Homer continue seeing each
other, but one day, Homer seems unsure.

Homer (LAJO) : “ I’m not a marrying man, Miss Emily.”

Narrator (LOGRONIO): Emily says nothing, only looking at him with a strange smile.

Scene 3: Homer Disappears

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : One evening, Homer entered Emily’s house. But after that, no
one saw him again. Emily stays in the house. Her servant, Tobe, is the only one who comes
and goes. Emily never left her house as years passed, and she grew older. People stopped
asking about Homer.

Scene 4: Emily’s Death

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Years later, Emily dies. The townspeople enter her house for the
first time in years. They find a locked door upstairs.

TOWNSPERSON 1 (BALANA) : “What is in this room?”

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : They break the door open. Gasps fill the room. Inside, they found
a terrible secret. A skeleton lies on the bed, dressed in an old suit. The dust-covered pillow
beside it has a single gray hair.

TOWNSPERSON 2 (SULIMA) : (whispers) “It’s Homer… She never let him go.”

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : The townspeople stare in shock. For years, Emily slept beside
the man she loved, even after death.

-THE END.
 “MY LORD, THE BABY”
By: Rabindranath Tagore
Translated from Hindustani by: C.F. Andrews

SCRIPT

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Raicharan was twelve years old when he came as a servant to
his master's house. He belonged to the same caste as his master and was given his master's
little son to nurse. As time went on, the boy went to school, then to college, and later entered
the judicial service. Always, until he married, Raicharan was his sole attendant.

Scene 1: (The Arrival of the Mistress)

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : But, when a mistress came into the house, Raicharan found two
masters instead of one. All his former influence passed to the new mistress.

Raicharan ( ) : (looking at the baby) "My lord, my little master..."

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Raicharan was given a new baby to look after when his master
had a son.

Scene 2: Raicharan and the Baby's Play

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Raicharan would toss the baby up in his arms, call to him in baby
language, and play with him every day.

Raicharan ( ) : "Chan-na, look! You will be a judge one day."

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : The baby grew, crawling and toddling, and Raicharan marveled
at his cleverness. He was filled with joy when the child called him "Chan-na."

Scene 3: The Go-Cart and the Flower

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : One day, Raicharan took the baby on a walk with his new go-cart
and toys. The child spotted a Kadamba tree, its flowers gleaming in the sunlight.

Baby ( ) : (pointing) "Chan-na, Pitty fow!"

Raicharan ( ) : (hesitant) "Look, baby, look! Look at the bird!" (Trying to distract the
baby.)

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : But the baby was determined to get the flowers, and Raicharan
had no choice but to wade through the mud to reach the tree.

Scene 4: The Tragedy

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : While Raicharan was away, the baby toddled off to the riverbank,
drawn by the mischievous waves. Raicharan returned, only to find the go-cart empty.

Raicharan ( ) : (screaming) "Master, Master, little Master!"

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Raicharan's heart sank as he searched desperately, but there

was no sign of the baby. The river continued to flow, indifferent to the tragedy.

Scene 5: The Search

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : The mistress, frantic, ordered a search, but no trace of the child
was found. Rumors spread, and some even suspected Raicharan of stealing the child.

Mistress (KAREN) : (in grief) "Raicharan, give me back my baby!"

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Raicharan was accused but denied any wrong doing. He left the
house, his heart heavy with sorrow.

Scene 6: A New Baby

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Time passed, and Raicharan’s wife gave birth to a son, but
Raicharan couldn’t shake the feeling that this new baby was somehow a reincarnation of his
lost little master.

Raicharan ( ) : (holding the baby) "Yes, this is my little master, returned to me."

Scene 7: The Growth of the New Baby

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : The new baby, Phailna, grew, mimicking the actions of the lost
child, calling Raicharan "Ba-ba" and "Ma-ma." Raicharan saw the same spark in him, believing
him to be the reborn soul of his former master.

Raicharan ( ) : (to his wife) "See, the signs are the same. He is the one."

Scene 8: The Reunion

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Years later, Raicharan’s new child, now a young boy, was sent
to school in Calcutta. Raicharan worked hard to give him the best life, all the while believing
that this child was his lost master, reborn.

Raicharan ( ) : (to himself) "My little Master, you have returned to me."

Scene 9: The Confrontation

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Raicharan eventually met his old master, Anukul, and confessed
what he had done. He admitted to stealing the child, and the truth came out.

Raicharan ( ) : (bowing to Anukul) "It was not the Padma that stole your baby. It was I."

Anukul ( ) : (shocked) "Where is he?"

Raicharan ( ) : "He is with me. I will bring him."

Scene 10: The Return of Phailna

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Raicharan returned Phailna to Anukul and his wife. Though the
reunion was filled with tears and joy, Anukul’s conscience could not fully forgive the old man.

Anukul ( ) : "You have committed an act of treachery, Raicharan."

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Raicharan left, never to return, disappearing into the world.

Scene 11: The End

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : Months later, money was sent to Raicharan, but it returned
unanswered. No one knew where he had gone.

Narrator (LOGRONIO) : (closing) And so, Raicharan's story ended, as his love for his lost
master and the child he raised remained a secret of fate.

-THE END