5 rounds or viral

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INT. ANISSA & NELLY'S DORM ROOM – MORNING

Anissa stares at her phone, fingers trembling. The room is dead quiet, save for the faint tick of a clock. Nelly just left for her 7AM class.

Anissa stands in front of the mirror — hair loose, eyes hollow. She peels off her top, angles her phone, and snaps a pic — provocative pose, forced smile, dead inside.

SEND TO: STEVEN📩 (VIEW ONCE)

She exhales sharply. The moment she sends it, she yanks a sweater over herself and bolts for class.

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EXT. CAMPUS – AFTERNOON

Anissa checks her phone.

25 MISSED CALLS — STEVEN🔥

Her stomach drops. A fresh message pops up:

STEVEN🔥:

"Stop playing dumb. Those ain't the pics I asked for. You wanna test me, princess? Keep it up. Let's see who watches you beg after your tape hits the streets."

Anissa's hand shakes. A group laughs nearby — a sound so ordinary it feels alien. The world blurs: conversations, footsteps, trees swaying. A haze.

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INT. LECTURE HALL – LATER

For the first time in weeks, Anissa lifts her hand in class, answers a question. Heads turn, surprised.

LECTURER:

"Well, Miss Wallenstein… look who's awake."

A scattered wave of awkward claps. Anissa forces a smile, wishing she hadn't spoken.

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EXT. CAMPUS GROUNDS – EVENING

Nelly jogs up to Anissa, anxious.

NELLY:

"Anissa… look, about your phone the other day. I saw those messages… I—I didn't mean to—"

Anissa stops. Her lips part. She crumbles, tears spilling down her face.

ANISSA:

"You think I sleep at night? You think I can look at myself?"

(A beat.)

"I'm drowning, Nel. And nobody can see it."

NELLY:

"I swear, I thought it was just one night. I thought… I didn't know he'd—Anissa, I swear to God, if I knew he'd trap you in this mess, I would've never suggested it. You were desperate… we both were. And I let you jump in front of a moving train, Anissa. That's on me."

ANISSA:

"I didn't ask for this, Nel… I didn't—"

NELLY:

"You're not alone. I'm here. And I don't care how deep it gets, I'm diving in with you."

They stand in silence. Anissa wipes her face.

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INT. STEVEN'S PENTHOUSE – NIGHT

Tanya's in a silk robe, drink in hand. She walks behind Steven, who's shirtless, watching sports highlights.

TANYA:

"What the hell is this?"

She traces the scratch marks down his back. Steven smirks at the mirror.

STEVEN:

"Relax. Just a little stress relief. It's not love. It's business."

TANYA:

"Business that's gonna ruin your career."

STEVEN:

"Clout keeps me rich, baby. And you ain't leaving either — women like you don't walk away from me."

TANYA

(Her voice cracks, but she forces the words out.)

"You don't know everything about me, Steven."

STEVEN

(leans in close, voice cold, controlled)

"I know enough. I know what you can't give me. And I don't say it because I'm merciful, not blind. Now finish your drink, Tanya. Or get out."

She flinches, eyes watering, but stays.

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INT. ANISSA'S DORM – NIGHT

Phone rings. It's her kid sister, Kavya.

KAVYA (V.O.):

"Anissa… school fees deadline's tomorrow. Mom's asking. And… we haven't paid rent. The landlord says he's cutting the water if we don't clear by Friday. And… there's no food. Anissa, mom's been skipping meals so me and granny can eat."

Anissa stares at the bank notification on her screen. Blood money.

Her throat tightens. The numbers on the screen blur.

ANISSA:

"I'll handle it, Kavya. Just… hang in there, okay?"

KAVYA (V.O.):

"You always say that. Are you okay? You sound… different."

ANISSA:

"I'm fine. Focus on school. Let me deal with the rest."

She transfers the money.

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MONTAGE:

— Anissa sitting in a study group, quietly attentive.

— Random nights, taking dark, suggestive pics in the mirror.

— Steven texting: "Nice. Next one better be wetter."

— Anissa transferring money to Kavya, the phone screen reflecting in her vacant eyes.

— Nelly watching Anissa disappear into herself, ashamed.

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The screen fades to black. A soft ping of a message alert lingers in the dark.

TO BE CONTINUED.....