VIDEO PROMPT — "THE GHOST IN THE CARNIVAL" (30s Horror-Comedy Vlog Short, 16:9) — ROLES SWITCHED Sty

VIDEO PROMPT — "THE GHOST IN THE CARNIVAL" (30s Horror-Comedy Vlog Short, 16:9) — ROLES SWITCHED Style: Found footage horror • paranormal investigation vlog • cinematic suspense • horror-comedy twist. Setting: abandoned carnival at night. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Maya (the vlogger): Early-20s girl, radiant and striking. Wears a flowing rainbow ombré dress — fabric transitioning from violet at the shoulders through blue, green, yellow, orange, to red at the hem, catching light with a subtle iridescent shimmer. Hair styled in the longer side braided into a thick rope braid streaked in matching rainbow pastel colors, small silver hoop earrings, soft glowing skin, bright hazel eyes with a curious, fearless sparkle. Carries a handheld camera and flashlight throughout. Same dress, hair, and gear consistent across every shot — no drift. Jake (the boyfriend / "the ghost"): Mid-20s, tall athletic build, tousled dark brown hair, strong jawline, warm brown eyes, light stubble, handsome and charming. Wears a fitted black bomber jacket over a grey henley, dark jeans, worn leather boots. Same face and outfit consistent across all appearances. Setting: Abandoned carnival at night — rusted ferris wheel silhouette against the moon, cracked funhouse mirrors, tattered circus tents flapping in wind, broken carousel horses frozen mid-gallop, flickering string lights barely holding power. Sound design: Low ambient horror BGM (creaking metal, distant wind chimes, faint off-key carousel melody) building tension throughout, swelling into a sharp orchestral stab at the jumpscare, then cutting to warm acoustic guitar strum for the comedic ending. CUT-SCENE BREAKDOWN (0:00–0:04) — ACT 1: The Investigation Found-footage handheld shot: Maya walks alone through the carnival gates, flashlight beam cutting through fog, camera slightly shaky, rainbow braid swaying. Rusted ferris wheel looms behind her, carousel horses frozen in the dark. Dialogue (Maya, to camera): "Alright guys… this place has been closed for like fifteen years. Let's see what we find." BGM: low ambient drone, distant creaking metal. (0:04–0:08) — ACT 2: The Warning Signs Maya walks past a row of cracked funhouse mirrors. In one mirror's reflection — barely visible in the background — a flash of a dark jacket flickers past, gone before she turns. She doesn't notice. Camera lingers a beat too long on the empty mirror. BGM: single high string note, tension rising. (0:08–0:12) — ACT 3: The Reveal Maya pushes into a tattered circus tent. Flashlight flickers. A pale face flashes directly behind her in frame — gone in a blink. She spins around, flashlight sweeping, rainbow dress catching the light. Dialogue (Maya, nervous): "...Okay, who's there?" BGM: dissonant sting. (0:12–0:16) — ACT 4: The Chase The figure appears directly behind Maya — full jumpscare, dark silhouette catching the light for a split second before vanishing. Maya bolts, camera shaking violently as she sprints between carousel horses, the figure flashing briefly in and out of frame from different angles. Dialogue (Maya, panicked): "Oh my god— OH MY GOD—" BGM: sharp orchestral hit, frantic percussion. (0:16–0:20) — ACT 5: The False Ending Maya ducks into the old ticket booth, slams the door shut behind her. Silence. Heavy breathing. She slides down against the door, flashlight shaking in her hand, camera catching her relieved exhale, braid falling loose over her shoulder. Dialogue (Maya, whispering): "Okay... okay, I think I lost it." BGM: music drops to near-silence, just her breathing and wind outside. (0:20–0:25) — ACT 6: The Twist Begins Behind Maya, unnoticed, a silhouette rises slowly in the booth's shadowed corner — tall frame stepping forward silently, closer, closer. Maya senses it, turns her flashlight up in dread. BGM: tension rebuilding, single sustained note. (0:25–0:30) — The Reveal & Comedy Twist The "ghost" steps into the light — it's Jake, grinning, hands raised in mock surrender. Maya freezes in shock, then bursts out laughing in relief, swatting his arm. Dialogue (Maya): "IS THAT YOU?! Jake, what the— I almost had a heart attack!" Dialogue (Jake, laughing): "You scream like a little girl, you know that?" BGM: sudden shift to warm, playful acoustic guitar strum. Hard cut to black. Text overlay: "Never bring your boyfriend to a horror investigation."