LOMAN'S HEAVEN – EPISODE 3: "RE-ENTRY"
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INT. KAMAL'S ROOM – NIGHT
Kamal lies on his bed, speaking into a Bluetooth earpiece.
MANOHAR (voice over Bluetooth)
Just come here, Kamal.
KAMAL
What the hell do I tell my parents this time?
MANOHAR
Say some dumb sleepover shit. Be creative.
KAMAL (sarcastic)
Why can't you just do that techy hypnosis shit you did last week?
MANOHAR
Yesterday, we broke into your house to make that happen. You think we can do that every damn time?
KAMAL (shocked)
You broke in?!
MANOHAR
Yeah.
KAMAL
And you didn't think to fucking tell me?
MANOHAR
Test subjects don't get VIP service. Stop bitching and just show up.
KAMAL (muttering)
Fucking assholes.
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INT. LOMAN FACILITY – NIGHT
A sleek underground lab. Neon lights. Minimalist design. Kamal walks in, wide-eyed.
KAMAL
Yo… this looks straight out of Cyberpunk.
MANOHAR (smirking)
Not bad, huh?
KAMAL
So, where's the tech? The big-ass machines? Helmets? Mind links?
MANOHAR
What machines?
KAMAL (confused)
How do you send me back?
LOKI (grinning)
Just sleep. We handle the rest.
KAMAL
You're kidding.
MANOHAR
Nope. Lie down, close your eyes, and we do the magic.
LOKI
Oh—and a heads-up. One full day inside Loman's Heaven equals 1 hour in our world.
KAMAL (grins)
Fuck yeah. Time expansion cheat code.
MANOHAR
Now, where do you want to start this time?
KAMAL (blinks)
Wait. You mean I get to choose?
LOKI
Yes, genius. Unlike last time.
KAMAL (glares)
Then why the fuck did you land me in a goddamn desert like I was in Mad Max?
LOKI (shrugs)
It was our first launch, we messed up. Chill.
MANOHAR
So? Final choice?
KAMAL
Send me to Vimar's house. I owe that guy.
MANOHAR
Done. Sleep tight.
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INT. LOMAN'S HEAVEN – VIMAR'S HUT – MORNING
Kamal opens his eyes. Familiar ceiling. Familiar scent of herbs. A small device is tucked in his ear.
LOKI (through earpiece)
Good morning, sunshine.
KAMAL (startled)
What the—? Bluetooth?
LOKI
Something like that. Just keep it in your ear. Even if you don't talk to us, we're watching.
Kamal sits up. VIMAR walks in holding a basket of fresh vegetables.
VIMAR
You're back.
KAMAL
Yep. Hope I didn't freak you out last time.
VIMAR (smiles)
You were... different. But now you look calmer.
KAMAL
Yeah. I think I'm finally finding my ground here.
VIMAR
So, you really aren't from here, are you?
Kamal tenses. Manohar's voice cuts in through the earpiece.
MANOHAR
Don't tell him anything. No mention of the simulation. You say too much, and it breaks the balance of this world.
Kamal whispers under his breath.
KAMAL
Why?
MANOHAR
Because their reality depends on belief. Break that—and everything falls apart.
Kamal turns to Vimar.
KAMAL
I... I lost my memory the day I arrived. Don't know who I was before. Just fragments.
VIMAR
That explains a lot.
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EXT. VIMAR'S VILLAGE – DAY
Vimar walks Kamal through the lush green expanse. Crops sway in rhythm with the breeze. Animals roam freely.
VIMAR
This is our home. Each family has their own land, their own animals, their own share of water. No one owns more. No one owns less.
KAMAL (amazed)
And who decided all that?
VIMAR (smiling)
God, of course.
KAMAL (smirks)
Of course...
KAMAL
Where are your parents?
VIMAR (quiet)
We don't have any.
KAMAL (frowns)
What do you mean?
VIMAR (shrugs)
We're born… and raised by the elders. There are no parents here.
KAMAL
So, who creates you?
VIMAR (as if obvious)
Obviously… God.
Kamal raises an eyebrow. Loki starts laughing in the earpiece.
LOKI (laughing)
Damn, this place is deep.
KAMAL (whispering)
Don't make me laugh, bro.
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EXT. VILLAGE STREETS – AFTERNOON
Villagers wave at Vimar. He waves back warmly.
RANDOM VILLAGER
Hey Vimar! Who's your friend?
VIMAR
A wanderer. Trying to find his way.
VILLAGER
Aren't we all?
Kamal nods respectfully. A sense of peace fills the air.
KAMAL
You've got a lot of friends, huh?
VIMAR
Not friends. Family.
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EXT. RIVERSIDE FIELD – SUNSET
As they walk near a glimmering river, Kamal suddenly stops. Eyes locked.
A girl. Maybe 16. Dressed in flowing green. Long black hair dancing with the wind. She's feeding birds.
Time slows.
KAMAL (softly)
Whoa…
Vimar follows his gaze and smiles knowingly.
VIMAR
That's... Miraya.
Kamal can't speak. The sun dips behind her silhouette like it's bowing.
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TO BE CONTINUED…