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Rachel Trus and Lara Vizon

Mrs. Storer

English 3 Honors Block 4

2 October 2019

Walking Alone

Act 1

Narrator: It was a quiet, chilly summer night. Kara Anastaisa Farr has just had her junior year

homecoming dance. She has a great time with her friends and boyfriend, Dylan, at the Hard

Rock Hotel in Downtown San Diego. Everything is tinted with perfection and it is a night that

she will never forget. The dance ends and she says her goodbyes to her friends and boyfriend.

Kara walks out of the hotel and to the parking garage where her car is located at. The air around

her is filled with the hum of distant nightclubs and the occasional car alarm. She is filled with

adrenaline and high alertness while walking through the dark streets of Downtown San Diego to

her car. Her nerves twinge when she feels a group of eyes behind her and can hear their distant

footsteps.

Kara [whispers to herself]: Breathe Kara you’re probably imagining things. Just 5 more blocks

to go and I’ll be in my car.

Narrator: Kara is an exceptional student. She has perfect grades, a great group of friends, and a

very supportive boyfriend. She is extremely cautious of everything she does and makes sure

everything is perfect. She gets made fun of by her friends for being a perfectionist, but that’s

how she gets her perfect grades. She never fails to disappoint and is always looking for ways to

go above expectations. She is like the mom friend of the group. Kara deeply cares about her

friends, but with a little push, she can still go crazy and party. She doesn’t care about what
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people think, but she still puts a lot of effort into her appearance. Daily she wakes up early to do

her hair and makeup in the morning before school. She picks out her clothes the night before

usually choosing a skirt or a pair of jeans with a blouse.

She picks up her pace. You can hear the clicking of her heels echo through the dark, quiet streets

of downtown. Kara then takes out her whistle and starts fiddling with it in her hands, being

cautious in case she needs to use it. Her breathing starts to quicken, her throat feels like it’s

closing up, and her body goes numb.

Kara [whispering to herself while looking up at the sky with strained eyes]: Jesus please help

me. Please let those strangers leave. Please, Plea-

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Enter three strange men who attack Kara]

Narrator: Kara turns the corner and is ambushed in front of a twenty-four-hour 7-11

convenience store. Her scream is full of terror and panic. Her life flashes before her eyes. She

sees everything happen in slow motion. This moment feels like it lasts an eternity, but lasts only

thirty seconds.

Strange man 1: Get her jewelry and her shoes.

Strange man 2: I’ll get her purse

Kara blows her whistle extremely loud.

Pete Lockey runs out of the 7/11 with a giant stick.

Stange man 3 [Said with panic]: Run, we gotta get outta here-look out man!

Pete [Screaming in rage]: F off you crackheads. Get off my damn property!

Pete hits strange man 1 in the knee pits with the stick and the other 2 men run off with Kara’s

belongings. Strange man 1 catches his breath and runs away.

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[Pete walks over to Kara]

Pete [In a worried tone]: Crap are you okay?? Do you want me to call the cops? I’m gonna call-

Kara [panicking and full of adrenaline]: NOOOOO, DO NOT CALL THE COPS. My parents,

they would, just aaghghhh!

Pete [concerned]: Did you know those guys?

Kara [snarky]: If I knew them do you think they would’ve stalked me and beat me up and stole

all of my stuff! Crap did they- they took my [crying and voice shaking] My mom, ohh my mom,

I lost her pearl bracelet.

Pete: Don’t worry, I think she’ll understand.

Long pause, Pete is stuck and doesn’t know what to say. Kara is traumatized.

Pete [with sympathy]: It’s late, can I get you an Uber?

Kara [shaking, both physically and verbally]: No, nah that’s alright. I am walking to my car like

3 blocks away.

Pete [More relieved]: Let me walk you there. You could use the company. And I promise I

won’t hurt you. [Pete holds out the stick.] Here, take my stick.

Kara quickly jerks away, believing he’ll hurt her, but then takes the stick with shaking hands.

Kara: Th-thank you. I-I would really appreciate that. [looks down at the floor]

Kara and the strange man walk to her car in silence. It takes them five minutes. When Kara

arrives at her car she hands Pete his stick and gets into her car and slowly sits down. The first

thing she does is start her engine and lock her doors. She takes off her heels and the adrenaline

of the night begins to wear off. She takes a deep breath and all the events start flooding back to

her. She breaks down and starts bawling.

Curtain
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Act 2

Narrator: Kara finally arrive at home, her mascara smeared down her face from her tears and

her hair is a wreck. She pulls down her car mirror and attempts to clean up. The light was dim

and comes from the streetlamp across the street of her cul de sac. Through the front window,

Kara sees her mom sitting in a dark room with her face illuminated by the TV. She notices that a

bruise is forming on her right forearm. She gets out of her car, letting out a sigh of despair. She

leaves her heels in the backseat. Kara walks to her front door from the street curb. She feels the

wet grass beneath her feet and the foggy air on her cheeks. She steps onto the sidewalk, walks up

four steps, puts on her best smile, and opens the front door.

Ashley [turns her head towards the front door and embracingly and enthusiastically says]: Hey

sweetie! How was the dance?

Narrator: Ashley Farr, a loveable kindergarten teacher. As a mother, she only wants what’s best

for Kara. Since she is a kindergarten teacher she sees everything in a positive light and does

every task with enthusiasm. She deeply cares for Kara to the point where she thinks rationally

than logically during events when Kara really needs her.

Kara quickly runs out of her mom’s view onto the stairs.

Kara [trying to hold back her tears, anger, frustration, and fear]: It was great, mom. I’m really

tired. I think I’m just gonna go to bed now.

Ashley: Alright then, get some rest and you’ll have to tell me everything tomorrow.

Narrator: It is Sunday morning. Ashley walks into Kara’s room and sees that she is sleeping.

Ashley smiles and walks out of the room. Sunday continues with Kara sleeping in and eventually

getting up to stare out of her window and cry. Her parents assume that she is tired and leave her
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alone. Her dog, Mickey, checks up on her periodically and loves Kara. Mickey stays with Kara

wherever she goes. Mickey knows that Kara is hurt.

Act 3

Narrator: It is Monday morning and Kara has no motivation to get up. Her room is dark, the

only light comes from her phone. Her alarm finally goes off, but she just lays there staring at the

ceiling already awake. The entire night she repeatedly kept waking up from nightmares of events

that happened a couple of nights prior.

Kara gets ready for her day. She walks into the bright hallway and squints from disorientation.

Her mom yells up the stairs that today would be very hot (90 degrees Fahrenheit). Kara wears

jeans and a long sleeve shirt. She tries to cover up her bruising and feels too vulnerable not to be

covered up. She doesn’t even bother to do her makeup or hair like she usually does every day.

Instead, Kara just walks downstairs and tries to act like everything is normal. She pulls her hand

down the stair railing, dragging her feet behind her.

Jacob [happily]: Good morning, Kara. You must be well-rested. You slept all day yesterday.

Narrator: Jacob Farr, an astrophysicist and loving father. As an astrophysicist, Jacob is very

busy and rarely has time to spend with Kara, but always tries to find time for her. His job is like

a second home to him since he always spends time there. At home he brings his work with him

by constantly getting bombarded with phone calls. Nonetheless, he tries to be there for Kara

through everything.

Kara [empty but trying to act okay]: Yeah, sure. I’m great.

Ashley [encouragingly]: You better hurry up, Kara or you’re gonna be late for school. I put

some Eggos in a container for you.

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Kara [stops and is very serious]: Mom, Dad I have to talk to you about something that happened

on Saturday night. I-I can’t right now, just not now. Can we talk when you guys get home?

Both speaking over each other and approaching Kara to hug her.

Jacob: Yeah, of course, Kara.

Ashley: You can always talk to us about anything.

Ashley and Jacob look at each other, smiling, and nod. They run towards Kara with open arms

Ashely and Jacob [Said with immense enthusiasm]: We love you, Kara!

Kara [avoiding the hug by running to the front door, smiling a little bit]: I love you too, I gotta

get to school.

Narrator: Jacob and Ashley go about their workday and Kara drives to school.

Jacob and Ashley walk off stage.

Ener Elizabeth and Maya

Kara arrives at school and walks through the front doors. Her friends notice that something is off.

Kara will usually run-up to her friends and fill them in on her weekend. Instead, she walks to her

locker to open it.

Elizabeth [sarcastically]: Alright Kara, just ignore us.

Elizabeth and Maya walk over to Kara.

Elizabeth leans on the locker beside Kara’s.

Elizabeth: What’s up? [Elizabeth looks at Kara up and down and says sarcastically] Wow you

look-wow…

Narrator: Elizabeth Carter is the polar opposite of Kara. She’s sarcastic and not the greatest

student. She is always winging it during class and doesn’t care about her grades. She does the

homework while the teacher is collecting it, when in group projects she relies on someone to do
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her part, and she barely even does the bare minimum. She’s always looking for validation and a

place to fit in because her parents don’t think she’s good enough. She brings out the reckless side

of Kara and is always looking for an excuse to do something crazy; whether through a bet or

dare, she’s willing to do it. She is more of the carefree friend in the group. She typically wears

high waisted mom jeans with a band t-shirt, or a black or white loose top tucked in and a pair of

old skool vans to complete her outfit. She wears a minimal amount of makeup and some days she

doesn’t wear any at all.

Maya: Yeah b what happened you to? Had a little bit more fun after homecoming without us

huh? [Wiggles eyebrows at Kara and laughs]

Narrator: Maya Hart is a little more like Kara. She’s a remarkable student and her parents are

proud of all the achievements she’s done. She is constantly looking to one-up someone in class

and over exceeds expectations in assignments and projects. She’s boy crazy and has commitment

issues, meaning she’s never had a boyfriend, but lots of guys chase her. She’s not as crazy as

Elizabeth, but she’s not as mellow as Kara, so she evens them out and brings out a good balance

between them. All she wants is to fit in, so she always wears the latest trends and has the latest

products. Every day she comes to school with a full face of makeup, a scrunchie on her wrist,

and a hoodie from whatever boy she might be talking to at the moment. Occasionally, she might

come in with a dress or skirt on with her Hydro Flask in her hand.

Elizabeth just rolls her eyes while Kara freezes, remembering what happened that night. Kara

stares ahead of her, holding her locker door in her right hand and her Hydro Flask in her left

hand.

Kara [looking for the words to say]: Actually-

Elizabeth [shocked]: No way! You actually went to an afterparty without us??

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Kara [looks at Elizabeth in confusion]: No, but something else did happen. [Starts tearing up

and looks down] Whi-while I was walking back to the m-my car, I-I got attacked by 3 guys. But

a 7/11 employee came out and helped me.

Both Elizabeth and Maya just look at her speechless, trying to figure out if she is joking.

Maya [not believing her, going along with the “joke”]: Okay, but were they cute at least? Like

can you hit me up with them ayeee [nudges Elizabeth to make her agree and starts laughing]

Kara [hurt]: Are you joking?

Elizabeth [pretending to believe Kara]: Yeah clearly she’s joking. [sarcastically] What she

really meant to ask was is the 7/11 dude cute? Because damn he can hit us up with those free

snacks am I right? [Elizabeth starts laughing and high fives Maya]

Maya [Still laughing]: I like your style Liza, I like your style

Kara [Stares blankly at Elizabeth and Maya]: You’ve got to be kidding me.

Elizabeth: What? We’re just-

Kara slams her locker and quickly walks away

Maya [yells at Kara]: Hey! We were only kidding, come back!

Kara tries to pass through a hall full of students. She goes to her first class, which is also her

favorite class-English. She sits down.

Elizabeth and Maya exits

Ms. Jackson enters the stage.

Ms. Jackson [surprised but delighted]: Kara! Good morning. Since you are here early, why

don’t we talk about organizing that spoken word poetry event you have been so persistent on.

Narrator: Sarah Jackson, an English teacher who happens to be Kara’s favorite teacher. She is

very charismatic and encouraging to her students. When Kara needs a pick me up or advice, Ms.
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Jackson is always there to provide for her. She doesn’t need coffee or energy drinks to fuel her,

she constantly has high energy and has a positive outlook on everything.

Kara stares at the ceiling with tears rolling down her cheeks.

Kara [quietly]: Ms. Jackson…

The bell that signals the beginning of class rings.

Ms. Jackson [full of energy and smiling]: Saved by the bell! Let's talk further about this soon.

The class files in. Kara observes their happiness and conversations. She remembers what it feels

like to be happy. She can’t bring herself to miss the feeling. Kara feels empty and violated.

Despite sitting in a room full of people, she has never felt more alone.

Narrator: Everything is a blur to Kara as the class continues. The sound of her teacher in the

background was just muffled as the events of a couple of nights ago keep replying in her head.

She begins to think that the men attacked her because of what she was wearing (her homecoming

dress and heels). She calls herself stupid for walking alone in the dark. Then she remembers that

she never asked to be attacked, she just was. She tells herself, “I am the victim, not the

victimizer.” She watches the clock pass by ever so slowly.

The bell to end class rings. Kara does not get up out of her seat. She hasn’t even heard the bell.

Ms. Jackson [questioningly and concerned]: Kara, yoohoo, Kara, the bell has rung. It is time for

a break.

Kara snaps out of her daze and hurriedly gets up out of her seat and swings her backpack on her

back.

Kara [hopefully]: Ummm...bye Ms. Jackson.

Kara thinks about her boyfriend on the way out of the classroom. She walks to their usual spot to

talk to him.
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Ms. Jackson exists stage

Dylan enters stage

Dylan [happily]: Hey Kara, missed you this mornin.

Narrator: Dylan Holland, the typically jock, but academically smart. He plays multiple sports

throughout the seasons, football and lacrosse. He takes his studies very seriously and doesn’t let

sports get in the way of his education. Although he deeply cares for Kara, he is on the constant

edge of worry that she might be cheating on him. He is very self-conscious to the point where it

can overrule his decision making and he can let his emotions get the best of him.

Dyan pulls Kara into a hug, she tenses up, and doesn’t hug him back.

Kara [seriously]: I need to talk to you, Dylan. I think you’re the only person who can

understand.

Dylan [laidback]: Of course, babe.

Kara [quietly]: So, when, when I was [tearing up] walking to my car from homecoming, I-I was

attacked. Attacked by 3 men, they stole everything. [Kara rolls up her sleeve] This is how I got

this bruise. I feel so vulnerable and-

Dylan [angrily]: You seriously think I’m gonna believe this sob story. You are just trying to

cover up for the fact that you cheated on me at an afterparty after hoco. You didn’t respond to

any of my texts over the weekend and now you’re being so reclusive.

Kara [gets up and throws her backpack over her shoulders, crying more and shaking]: No,

that's not even, no. I thought you would support me, but aaagghhhhhhh!

Dylan [scoffs and rolls his eyes]: Right, like those tears are going to convince me. Whatever

Kara, go be with your new guy. [under his breath] thot

Dylan exists stage

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Kara runs to the front office and tells the administrator that she is sick and needs to go home.

Kara calls her mom. Ashley is on the way to pick her up. Kara sits in a chair in the office crying.

Act 4

Narrator: When Kara’s mom picks her up, she takes her home, where her dad is. The car ride is

quiet and weighty. Ashley tries to turn on the radio, but Kara automatically turns it off and stares

out of the window. Her dad comes home early to be with his daughter. Kara has never been

absent from school. Jacob is alerted by the jingling noise of the keys outside the front door. He

ends his phone conversation and stands up from sitting on the living room couch.

Jacob [looks up from phone]: Hey lovebug, how are you feeling? Why’d your mom have to

come to pick you up early?

Kara [hesitantly]: That’s what I needed to talk to you guys about…

Ashley [sits Kara down next to her on the couch and rubs her back]: Oh honey, we’re here to

listen.

Kara [tearing up]: I-I was attacked while I was walking back from the dance.

Kara is fully in tears. She pauses and tries to form her words.

Kara [stuttering]: It was 3 hooded guys and they took everything! Even your pearl bracelet

mom. I’m I am...But luckily this 7/11 guy came out and helped me-

Jacob [in disbelief and anger, staring at Kara with angry eyes]: You've got to be kidding me

Kara! Were you walking alone back to your car??

Kara [confused]: Y-yes-

Jacob: And you lost your mom’s bracelet? That is an heirloom from your great grandma! How

could you let this happen?!

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Ashely [frustrated and rash]: I bet they attacked you because of what you were wearing. Do you

even know how stupid it is for you, A WOMAN [emphasize on the word woman], to be walking

around at night alone in heels and a party dress.

Kara [sobbing uncontrollably and unable say full words]: But, mom, dad, I, I got atta-

Jacob realizes the extremity of what had happened to his daughter. He remembers how much he

loves his daughter. His expression turns from one of anger to understanding and compassion.

Both Ashely and Jacob sight and look at each other for six seconds.

Jacob [looking at Ashley]: Now is not the time for blame, honey. Our daughter needs us right

now. [looking at Kara] Kara, I am so sorry that this happened to you and that your mom and I

reacted so rashly to you. Know this, baby, we love you and want to help you.

Ashely [whispers to Jacob]: Make an appointment for Kara to see a professional counselor. She

needs to process this.

Ashely turns toward Kara and touches her right arm, where she is bruised. Kara flinches. Ashely

looks at Kara with warm, questioning eyes. Kara rolls up her sleeve. Ashely lookas a Kara. Kara

begins to sob and buries her head in her mom’s shoulder.

Ashely [compassionately]: Oh my sweet girl, I love you so very much. Just cry, its okay to cry.

Let it all out. I love you and we will get to the other side of this together.

Ashely and Jacob walk off the stage.

Curtain.

Narrator: Kara sits up in her chair with a box of tissues in her lap. She is sitting in a counselor's

office. The counselor’s words sound like static in Kara’s ears. Kara replays Saturday night and

all of the events leading up to this moment in her head. She feels lost, alone, and empty.

As the Counselor speaks, Kara stares ahead of her.

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Counselor [seriously with little compassion]: Your parents filled me in on what happened to

you. Do you have anything to add?

Kara [with some strength and trauma in her heart, she whispers]: I am alone. No one cares.

Curtain closes.

The end.