Future Darkly: Virtual Immorality, Scene #01
Enter a world where loneliness and desire collide with cutting-edge technology. Meet Lilah (Penny Barber), a widow bidding farewell to her stepson Darryl (Max Fills) as he returns to college, leaving her in an empty nest of sorrow. Weeks turn into a chasm of solitude, pushing Lilah to seek comfort in the unlikeliest of places. Her friend Justine introduces her to the realm of A.I. companionship, and Lilah's journey into the uncanny valley begins. But this isn't just any tale of artificial solace. Oh no, Lilah finds herself drawn to an A.I. bearing Darryl's likeness, a taboo mirror of her stepson. She dives headfirst into this virtual rabbit hole, her heart and body stirred by the digital ghost of her beloved boy. But what happens when the real Darryl returns? Can he compete with the perfect, albeit synthetic, reflection of himself? Prepare for a mind-bending exploration of intimacy in the age of A.I. Will Lilah remain lost in her virtual fantasy, or can Darryl pull her back to reality? And if so, at what cost? Brace yourself for a jaw-dropping performance by Penny Barber and Max Fills as they navigate this sci-fi infused, taboo territory. Expect the unexpected in this thrilling scene from "Future Darkly: Virtual Immorality." It's not just about the connection; it's about the obsession. The desire. The ultimate question: Can love, even in its most forbidden forms, conquer the allure of a digital dream? Tune in and find out!