Bang?

So, I just heard about the 'assassination attempt' on Donald Trump that happened yesterday.

Didn't hear a thing about it last night, but I didn't check any news sites or anything when I went home, so it's not that big a surprise.

Honestly, I'm more surprised my social media isn't blowing up over it. The only people really commenting on it seem to be the more vitriolic anti-Trump people. Most people are just continuing to post pics of their dogs and kids and what they're having for dinner.

If social media isn't talking about somethng, does that make it a nonevent?

Hollywood Housemates: You Don't Have to be Bats to Live Here, But it Helps

Shelly Duvette stepped off the Greyhound bus, her eyes scanning the neon horizon of Hollywood. The distant hum of the city's heartbeat was a siren's call to her artistic aspirations. She clutched her battered suitcase tightly, filled with dreams and a few pairs of clean underwear. The address scribbled on a torn napkin fluttered in her pocket like a hopeful fortune.

"You're going to love it here," the bus driver called after her, his words echoing down the empty street. "It's a real scream."

Shelly rolled her eyes and walked towards the looming mansion that was to be her new home. The structure was a relic from a bygone era, a Gothic monstrosity amidst the modern sprawl. As she approached the towering gates, they swung open with a dramatic creak, revealing a cobblestone path leading up to the grand entrance. She took a deep breath, her heart racing with excitement and a hint of trepidation, and climbed the steps to the heavy oak door.

Before she could knock, the door swung open, revealing a tall, pale man with a widow's peak and a black cape. His eyes gleamed with a knowing smile. "Welcome, Miss Duvette," he said, his voice a deep purr. "I've been expecting you."( Read more... )