AFTER DARK: SOMETHING FOLLOWED US HOME

Description

**VIDEO PROMPT - AFTER DARK: SOMETHING FOLLOWED US HOME** Create a 30-second vertical YouTube Short for a paranormal investigation series called **AFTER DARK**. Use cinematic 3D cartoon animation with a realistic found-footage camera style, creepy atmosphere, natural character movements, funny reactions, sudden scares, and suspenseful sound effects. Inspired by paranormal YouTuber investigations, but with original characters and story. **CHARACTERS - KEEP THEM CONSISTENT IN EVERY SHOT** - **JAYDEN:** 19-year-old cartoon boy, messy black hair, black hoodie, dark trousers, backpack, holding a camera. Acts brave but gets scared easily. - **MASON:** 19-year-old cartoon boy, wavy brown hair, grey hoodie, dark trousers, backpack, holding a flashlight. Nervous, funny, and easily startled. **SCENE 1 - THE HOOK (0-3 seconds)** Nighttime outside an abandoned mansion. The camera shakes slightly as Jayden films the entrance. Wind blows through dead trees. Mason shines his flashlight at an upstairs window. JAYDEN: "Guys, we heard something following us..." **SCENE 2 - THE FIRST SIGN (3-6 seconds)** A loud bang comes from inside the mansion. Both boys freeze. The front door slowly opens by itself. MASON: "Bro... we haven't even gone inside yet!" **SCENE 3 - SOMETHING MOVES (6-9 seconds)** They enter cautiously. Jayden films a long, dark hallway. A shadow quickly moves behind them in the background. SFX: A sudden bang and a low eerie sound. MASON: "JAYDEN! DON'T TURN AROUND!" **SCENE 4 - THE INVESTIGATION (9-12 seconds)** Jayden spins around and points the camera down the empty hallway. Nothing is there. Mason nervously laughs, then the flashlight flickers. JAYDEN: "Okay... that's not funny." **SCENE 5 - THE WHISPER (12-15 seconds)** They enter a dusty bedroom. A quiet whisper comes from a dark corner, sounding like someone saying Mason's name. Both boys slowly turn toward it. MASON: "Bro... did you hear that?" **SCENE 6 - THE IMPOSSIBLE FOOTAGE (15-18 seconds)** Jayden checks the camera screen. Behind them on the screen is a tall shadowy figure, but when they turn around, the room is empty. JAYDEN: "Mason... LOOK AT THE CAMERA!" **SCENE 7 - THE CHASE (18-22 seconds)** A door slams upstairs. Rapid footsteps echo from above. The boys panic and run down the hallway while the camera shakes dramatically. MASON: "WE'RE LEAVING! WE'RE ACTUALLY LEAVING!" **SCENE 8 - THE TWIST (22-26 seconds)** They burst outside and stop near their car. Jayden looks back at the mansion. Mason suddenly notices a tall silhouette standing in the upstairs window. MASON, whispering: "Jayden... we didn't leave alone." **SCENE 9 - THE FINAL SCARE (26-30 seconds)** Jayden slowly raises the camera toward the window. The silhouette disappears. A whisper comes from directly behind the boys. They turn toward the camera in shock. Cut instantly to black. ON-SCREEN TEXT: **"IT FOLLOWED US HOME... | EPISODE 2 SOON"** **VISUAL AND AUDIO RULES:** Vertical 9:16 format, exactly 30 seconds, fast-paced editing, cinematic lighting, realistic flashlight beams, expressive 3D cartoon faces, subtle film grain, creepy ambience, footsteps, door creaks, whispers, and well-timed bass hits. Use clear dialogue and distinct character voices. Keep Jayden and Mason's appearance consistent in every shot. Make it suspenseful, surprising, and entertaining. No gore, no graphic violence, no logos, and no watermark. Animated cartoon with smooth animation, in exactly the style described above; when no style is described, a vibrant, colourful cartoon.

Made with the AI Cartoon Maker from the prompt above.