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Doctor Ruth Westenhause stepped into the dimly lit foyer of the mansion, her sturdy frame weighed down by a bag full of documents and a sense of irritation. She had spent the entire day at her clinic, trying to help her patients overcome their sexual hang-ups, only to be met with a barrage of angry protesters outside. The air had their cries and the smell of homemade signs. As she dropped her keys into the bowl by the door, the echo of their accusations still rung in her ears. She sighed heavily, her cheeks flushing a shade of pink that clashed with her vibrant red hair.

Just as she was about to ascend the grand staircase to her room, the sound of laughter and upbeat music wafted through the corridor. It was coming from the direction of Shelly Duvette's room. The willowy blonde was known for her unorthodox approach to art, and today she was basking in the glow of a particularly successful project. She had directed a horror-themed workout video for the flamboyant fitness guru, Tony Tightpants, and it had become the talk of the town. The catchphrase "Pump 'Til You're Petrified" was on everyone's lips, and the video had started flying off the shelves.

Shannon Doggerty, the fiery redhead who aspired to be an actress but was currently serving fries at the Hollywood Diner, had stumbled upon the latest craze in dating: video dating. She had rented a camera and was eagerly setting up in the mansion's grand living room, surrounded by a sea of dusty furniture that had seen better days. She applied a thick coat of bright red lipstick, adjusted her hair, and practiced her smile in the mirror. It was a sad sight, really, but she was determined to find her prince charming.Read more... )
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"Honey, I'm home!" Shelly Duvette's voice echoed through the grand, albeit slightly dusty, hallway of the Hollywood mansion she had just moved into. The sound of her heels clacking against the hardwood floor was a stark contrast to the silence that greeted her. She dropped her bag next to a pile of unopened mail and took a deep breath, inhaling the faint scent of aged paper and a hint of something...mustier. "Shannon? Doctor Ruth? Richard?" she called out, her voice bouncing off the walls. No answer.

Shelly sighed and marched into the living room, her eyes scanning the tower of bills that had grown from a small mound to a veritable mountain in her short absence. "Oh boy," she murmured to herself, her fingers tracing the edge of an overdue credit card bill. The pile was a grim reminder of her dwindling funds and the ever-elusive success she sought in the film industry. The room looked like a financial avalanche had struck, with envelopes scattered across the floor, some with their contents spilling out like the guts of a paper monster. She picked up a bill, her eyes widening at the amount due. "This can't be right," she exclaimed, her voice barely a whisper. But it was, and with a sinking feeling, she realized she needed to find a way to earn some extra cash, and fast.

The doorbell chimed, interrupting her dread-filled musings. She set the bill aside and hurried to the door, her heart lifting at the sight of Shannon Doggerty, her fiery-haired roommate, staggering under the weight of shopping bags filled with groceries. "Thank God, you're home," Shelly exclaimed, reaching out to take some of the weight off Shannon. "You look exhausted."Read more... )
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Mr. Tombs, the peculiar landlord with a penchant for dramatic flair, perched on the grand staircase, his eyes gleaming with mischief. His cape fluttered behind him like a pair of midnight wings as he announced to the new tenants, "The pool, my dear guests, has been neglected. Fear not! For tomorrow, Brad Pittman, the most exquisite poolboy this side of the Mississippi, shall arrive to restore its sparkling allure." "When you say exquisite, Mr. Tombs, do you mean hot?" asked Shannon Doggerty. The fiery redhead was sprawled in an antique velvet chair, still wearing her garish pink waitress uniform. Mr. Tombs smirked, his fangs briefly peeking out. "Why, Miss Doggerty, your interest in the aesthetics of our pool's maintenance is quite... charming." "That means he's hot," quipped Richard Simpson. The fitness instructor was perched on the couch, next to Doctor Ruth Westenhause, the plump German sex therapist. Doctor Ruth chuckled, her blue eyes twinkling. "Indeed, Mr. Simpson, your grasp of the English language's nuances is quite... entertaining."Read more... )
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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... )

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