High Cloud
HIGH CLOUD
It’s quiet. Too quiet. The lights are dim. Reflections ripple across the pool water. Except… something’s off. The water isn’t clear. It’s… red. Thick and still.
She was Terrified as she witnessed blood.
Unknown
What is going on here
She saw someone walking towards her
She stumbles back, horrified. Her voice cracks. She turns and runs.
She rushes out of the building, gasping for air, heart pounding. screaming
A black truck slams into her from the side. Her body hits the ground. Blood spreads beneath her
SCHOOL DRIVEWAY – MOMENTS LATER]
She’s barely breathing. Her vision is fading. Everything is muffled—except one sound.
FOOTSTEPS. Slow. Calm. Getting closer.
She tries to lift her head… blurry vision focuses on one thing.
Unknown
You’re… not here to help…”
A shadow leans over her. A gloved hand raises a knife.*
STAB.
STAB.
STAB.
A calm hand wipes the blade. The killer turns to the driver
The driver nods. The body is dragged away. The butterfly shoe steps through the blood, leaving no trace.
Clattering. Rushed footsteps. The smell of burned toast. Yang Da Eun, dressed halfway in jumpsuit shuffles through the narrow kitchen in a panic, one shoe on.
Kang da eun
Shit—I’m late!
Kang da eun
Mom, I can’t eat right now. I’ll be back soon!”
Kang Mona
Why didn’t you wake up earlier?!”
Kang da eun
Hey Kang ye woo
her younger brother, slouched on the couch
Kang ye woo
It’s too late now. Just give it up
Kang da eun
Ye Woo, I told you to wake me up!
Wait… did you—
Kang da eun
Did you turn off my alarm?!”
Kang Mona
Don’t yell at your brother.”
Kang da eun
Mom! Why are you taking his side?
Forget it. I don’t need a bath.”
She grabs her bag, shoves toast into her mouth, and runs out.
Kang ye woo
I thought you don’t have Interest in eating
Da Eun sprints down the stairs, tying her hair in a rush, ignoring curious stares.
Silence fills the room after the door slams shut. Ye Woo frowns, watching the door.
Kang ye woo
don’t understand why you agreed to let her go to that school.
Kang Mona
She’s always dreamed of it, Ye Woo.
She applied every single year.
Who knows… maybe she’ll get lucky this time. I really want her to be happy with whatever decision she will make.
Kang ye woo
“But still…
That place gives me a bad feeling.
Mona placed her hand on his shoulder
Kang Mona
If anything happens...
We promised to stick together.
Remember
Ye Woo sighs and nods, reluctantly
Alice
Ladies and gentlemen, the leader of the Celestials…
Kim Soo Min.
The room erupts in applause and whispers of admiration. Soo Min approaches the podium with the grace of a queen.
Outside, a long line of outsiders—hopeful girls from average or poor backgrounds—stand nervously, watching Soo Min on a giant screen.
And almost thousand adult were at the hall
Ah rin
I hope I get selected this time. Just being here feels like a dream.”
Hye so
Me too. I’ve applied every year since middle school. But… they only choose students from good backgrounds. I’m just a nobody.
Ah rin
“But they always announce a few lucky ones. Maybe this year… we’ll be the miracle
Janice
Look at her… Kim Soo Min is like a goddess. Korea’s richest daughter… This school was made for people like her.”
Hye so
“Can you believe it? The tuition here is one million dollars. One year could pay for my whole life. But if I get in... my future will change forever. Let’s just… keep praying.”
KIM SOO MIN (at the mic, elegant tone)
Kim soo min
“I thank you all for coming.
Every year, High Cloud welcomes excellence.
Not just in power, beauty, or wealth
but in ambition, loyalty, and potential.
Felix
Men Kim soo min so pretty
Lee so wi
I know right..if I get lucky this year I wanna have a date with her
Kim soo min
Today, like every year, I will personally choose two lucky students…
Two people who will enter our world, not by birthright,
but by fate.”
Applause thunders through the hall.
EXT. SCHOOL GATES – MOMENTS LATER]
Da eun running clutching her phone to her ear. She’s breathless but determined.
Kang Mona
Da Eun! Are you almost there?!
DA EUN (panting, pushing forward)
Kang da eun
I’m already here!”
She sees the guards beginning to shut the massive golden gates. Eyes widen. She ends the call, clutches her bag, and sprints full force.
Kang da eun
Wait! Please—hold the gate!”
She slides between the closing doors, just barely making it inside. Everyone turns. Her messy hair, worn shoes, and late entrance draw immediate attention.
Roxanne
Who does she think she is
Ah rin
She’s late… and clearly not from here
Da eun could hear the murmuring
Seo mo na
Another desperate outsider. Nobodies like her are always so… loud.”
Ah rin
“Honestly, it’s embarrassing. Just look at her shoes.”
Da Eun brushes off her skirt, breathes deeply, and walks forward—eyes straight, heart pounding. Whispers follow her like shadows. She found somewhere to sit
Kim Soo Min glances toward the entrance, her perfect lips curling into a subtle smirk as she notices Da Eun entering. The room stills for a moment, tension cutting through the air like a knife.
Kim soo min continue her short speech
Kim soo min
“High Cloud is where the best rise higher.
And today, two will rise with us.”
Da eun glare at soo min When Soo Min glances her way, Da Eun smiles faintly and waves — a small, silent challenge.
Soo Min doesn’t acknowledge her. She turns slightly, eyes skimming the crowd… but never landing on Da Eun.
Min wo
The members… they’ve all got perfect faces. And the best families.”
Boy1
Of course. I wish I was part of them.”
Kim soo min
And now… it’s time to pick.”
She steps toward a sleek crystal box filled with thousands of folded name slips. The crowd leans forward, breath held. The sound of paper rustling echoes in the grand hall.
students close their eyes, silently praying. Others clasp their hands tightly, whispering wishes under their breath
Da Eun doesn’t fidget. She stands still, chin up, her eyes locked on Soo Min like she’s reading her every move.
Soo Min’s hand dips into the box. Fingers sift through papers before pulling one out.
(Crowd gasping, whispering)
Roxanne
Who will it be…?”
“Please… let it be me…”
Da Eun’s eyes narrow slightly, not blinking. Soo Min unfolds the paper slowly, her expression unreadable.
The grand hall waits in silence.
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