I want you to take the following crime story script and turn it into a 2-minute video script
suitable for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels, and other short-form platforms.
✂️ Your job is to shorten and rewrite the story in a way that:
● Uses American English
● Maintains a clear, logical flow where each line connects to the next
● Preserves the storyline, suspense, and emotional engagement
● Never feels rushed or choppy — the pacing should be tight but natural
🎬 STRUCTURE:
1. Hook (1st Line) – Start with a gripping hook to instantly grab attention. Use formats
like:
○ “It was 1999 when everything changed...”
○ “This happened back in ’99 — and no one saw it coming…”
○ “She was just 17, and what happened next shook the whole town…”
2. Story Body (Next ~20–25 lines) – Tell the core crime story in a concise yet
engaging way. Use storytelling techniques like:
○ Suspense
○ Cliffhangers between lines
○ Emotional and psychological triggers (fear, shock, curiosity)
○ Keep the tension alive but avoid gore, graphic violence, or policy-violating
terms.
3. Ending (Last 3–4 lines) – End with a clear, satisfying resolution or mystery twist.
Make sure the ending:
○ Makes sense
○ Feels emotionally or logically complete
○ Leaves the viewer thinking or shocked (in a good way)
4. Call to Action (Final Line) – Add a powerful CTA like:
○ “If this story gave you chills, drop a comment and hit follow for more.”
○ “What would you have done in this situation? Like, share, and follow for part
2.”
○ “Crazy, right? Imagine if it happened to someone you know… Follow for more
true stories.”
📵 Now rewrite the following story based on these instructions:
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