THE UNKNOWN SAVIOUR

HIDDEN COTTAGE 

Dust motes dance in the single shaft of light piercing the gloom of the small cottage. JOHN PETER, his face pale and drawn, sits hunched over a crudely made map, his breath misting in the cold air and his brow furrowed in concentration. He has been living in hiding for weeks, constantly on the move, evading the watchful eyes of Mark and his men. He pulls out a small, leather-bound journal, its pages filled with cryptic notes and sketches. He needs to find a way to expose Benson's crimes to the people. But how?

His eyes fall upon a single, chilling image: a crudely drawn map of the palace, with a red X marking the location of the King's private chambers.

JOHN PETER

(Whispering)

Benson's treachery… it must be exposed. The people deserve to know the truth.

He remembers the ledger, the damning evidence of the King's embezzlement. But how could he expose it without being captured?

Then, an idea sparks in his mind. A risky, audacious plan.

 SECRET MEETING PLACE - NIGHT

A hushed murmur fills the air as a group of citizens gather in a hidden clearing within the Whispering Woods. Fear and anger simmer beneath the surface. They have been living under a cloud of uncertainty since the King's death, haunted by whispers of conspiracy and the ever-present threat of Mark's rule.M

AMOS

(Standing before the crowd)

My friends, we cannot allow fear to grip us. We must take our destiny into our own hands!

A wave of murmurs and nods rippled through the crowd.

AMOS

(Continuing)

Remember the day John Peter stood before us, warning us of the King's deceit? Many of us doubted him, but his words have proven true.

Amos pulls out a small, hand-carved wooden box. He opens it to reveal a crudely made projector, a contraption cobbled together from salvaged parts.

AMOS

(Whispering)

This… this will show you the truth.

He sets up the projector and begins to show the hidden camera footage. The faces of King Benson and Mark, their voices conspiratorial, fill the screen. The crowd gasps, a wave of disbelief washing over them.

TOWN SQUARE 

Weeks later, a strange phenomenon grips the kingdom. Rumours swirl, whispers travel through the marketplace, carried on the wind.

CITIZEN 1

(Whispering)

Did you hear? There's a video…

CITIZEN 2

(Eyes wide)

A video? Of what?

CITIZEN 1

Of the King… doing terrible things

PALACE 

Mark, surrounded by his guards, watches the events unfold with growing alarm. Reports of the secret gatherings, of the whispers of rebellion, reach him constantly. He knows he must act decisively, but he is unsure of his next move.

TOWN SQUARE 

The town square is overflowing with people. The projector, now a symbol of hope and defiance, is set up in the center. The crowd watches the footage, their faces a mixture of anger and disbelief.

WOMAN 1

(Voice trembling)

He… he betrayed us!

MAN 2

(Furious)

We must overthrow Mark! He's just as bad as the King!

WOMAN 3

(Shouting)

We want justice!

The crowd erupts in a wave of anger. They demand the removal of Mark and his cronies. They demand a new beginning.

MEETING HALL

A tumultuous meeting is underway. The powerful nobles, their faces a mixture of fear and defiance, gather in the opulent meeting hall ready to listen to the demands of the people.

ELDER

(To the crowd)

This is madness! We cannot let these… these commoners dictate our future!

AMOS

(Standing before them)

We are not asking for your permission. We are informing you. The people have spoken. Mark and his followers will be exiled.

The elders exchange uneasy glances. They know that defying the will of the people would be a dangerous gamble.

SPOKESPERSON

(Voice booming)

We demand justice! Mark, the CSO, and his deputies… they must be banished! The corrupt chiefs… they must be stripped of their titles! The elders exchange uneasy glances. They know that defying the will of the people would be a dangerous gamble.

ELDER

(Grudgingly)

Very well. We… we agree.

Mark, his face pale and drawn, is arrested. The corrupt officials are stripped of their titles and banished from the kingdom.

John Peter, disguised as a beggar, watches the events unfold from the shadows. He is stunned, overwhelmed by the support of the people.

TOWN SQUARE

The people, emboldened by their victory, gather once more.

AMOS

(Addressing the crowd)

But that is not all. Look at what this man has done for us! He risked his life to expose the truth.

A murmur of agreement spreads through the crowd.

AMOS

(Continuing)

I believe… I believe John Peter should be rewarded for his courage and his service to the kingdom.

WOMAN

(Shouting)

He should be our King!

The idea takes root. The crowd erupts in cheers, chanting, "John Peter! John Peter!"

TOWN HALL

Three days later, John Peter, bewildered and apprehensive, stands before the assembled crowd and the remaining nobles.

SPOKESPERSON

(Voice firm)

On behalf of the people of this kingdom, we hereby declare John Peter our King!

John Peter stares at the crowd, his mind reeling. He had never expected this.

SPOKESPERSON

(Continuing)

You have shown courage, integrity, and a selfless dedication to our people. You deserve this honor. 

The crowd erupts in cheers. John Peter, his mind reeling, accepts the crown, a simple wreath of wildflowers placed upon his head.

The coronation ceremony is a joyous affair. Music fills the air, laughter rings out. Food and drink flow freely. The people celebrate their new King, their savior.

JOHN PETER

(Addressing the crowd)

My people, I, John Peter, vow to serve you with honesty and integrity. I will work tirelessly to rebuild our kingdom and ensure a brighter future for all.

The crowd erupts in cheers.

YOUNG MAN

(Stepping forward, his voice trembling)

Your Majesty, I have a song for you.

The crowd parts to make way for him.

YOUNG MAN

(Singing)

We all hail our King, whose a true king, a Mega Super Star

We all hail our King, who's a good king, yeah, and a king star

He's the most beloved King of this kingdom, and a king star

We love him so much, so we greet him with pleasure, like a gangster! (x2)

We all hail our King, whose a true king, a people's star!

We all hail our King, who's a good king, shining afar!

He's the most beloved King of this kingdom, a shining star!

We love him so much, we greet him with pleasure, like a shooting star!

The crowd roars, singing along with the young man. The air is filled with joy, hope, and the promise of a new beginning.