In a small cabin, lights flare. A cabin filled with guests dance as drinks pour into small cups. From behind the small mini bar dances Gabi Kolcheck. She smiles bravely, walking in studded boots and a short sports bra as she walks through the crowd. Outside, her father Sheriff Darren Kolcheck sits silently within his police car. His stern eyes fixated upon the cabin, his daughter in full view of him as she dances infront of the window.
February 21st, 2010.
Gabi: "Daddy, what have I said, leave them be. They're with Cade's group!" she laughs silently.
Darren shows no hesitation, bringing up the files of all those present in the group. He shakes his head, thinking back as he runs his hand across many of them.
Sheriff Darren: "No, there's something I'm missing" he waves his finger at Gabi.
Sheriff Darren: "There's something your not telling me, I could've sworn I recognized that man, the young one in the car with the girl"
Gabi hesitates. Her eyes gently circulate as she chuckles, leaning upon the desk as taking her Father's hand.
Gabi: "Mom was always right about you, you know that! you're too invested in your work" she jokingly states.
Gabi: "These people are not your concern, Cade told me last week that they were descending into the shafts later today, focus on the real crimes Daddy"
Gabi shares an affectionate concern for her Father, Darren reluctantly accepting his Daughter's words before placing the files into his desk.
Sheriff Darren: "Just do me a favor, keep an eye on the group for me? If Cade asks just tell him I sent you. Take this with you, I don't want you getting hurt up there alright?"
Gabi takes a small weapon, a pistol from her Father.
Gabi: "I'm meant to be a fitness trainer, since when was we deciding to oust me as the Deputy?" She reveals, her real profession being Deputy of the Casanova Hills Resort.
Sheriff Darren: "Just do it for me, alright sweetheart?"
Gabi: (Sighing briefly) "Yes Daddy" she accepts prior to leaving.
--Change of Scene--
Further up into the Resort, the group awaken from their sleep. Many of the group remain dreary eyed, making short movement to get out of bed until Anastasia waltzes into the rooms.
Anastasia: "Come on guys! What are you doing?! We're meant to be leaving in 20 minutes!"
Inside the cabin, Peresphone sniggers as Kassidy tries to move. She rubs her eyes, coming to her senses.
Kassidy: "Damn, I don't miss this one bit" she whistles out, Bellamy jumping onto her from behind.
Bellamy: "Shhh, what are you saying? You love this!"
Persephone: "Come on Kass, you sure you don't want a little adventure?"
Kassidy: (Breaking a smile) "Let me get a shower" she rolls herself out, Anastasia declaring a smile.
As Kassidy enters the shower, over in the other Cabins Keyon awakens in the arms of his boyfriend Norman who lays on his back with eyes wide open.
Keyon: "Shit, are we late?" he panics.
Norman: "No, no we have time . . ."
Norman's distant attitude concerns Keyon who sits up, leaning upon Norman's chest.
Keyon: "Whats wrong? Your not ill are you?"
Norman shakes his head.
Keyon: "Then what?"
Norman: (Sighing) "What are we doing? It's been nine months and I feel like I barely know you"
Keyon's face clears of all expression, climbing from Norman and out of the bed, pulling up his pants as he takes his shirt.
Keyon: "Not now, we're not doing this again. Last time you did this I had nowhere to live for three days, I had to stay in a motel because of it. For once in your life Norman stop being so self absorbed and be concerned about others. Not everything is about you!"
Norman sits silently, watching Keyon enter the bathroom as Valentino rises from the bed opposite them. A sharp grin peels from his face as he glances over at Norman.
Valentino: "Lover's tiff?"
Norman: (His head rises, disgust upon his face) "Fuck off, V"
As Valentino reclines in his own enjoyment, his 'associate' Melania sits in one of the bathrooms sobbing to herself. Her body leans upon the toilet, her hand folded over her shoulder as she weeps into her hand. However, within the palm of her hand she clutches to a small pregnancy test in which reads a positive reading for the young girl.
::Scene Two::
October 25th, 2008.
Within the cabin, the party has come to an end. The cabin lays bare, trash scattered across the floor as Gabi rests in one of the bedrooms. Her body lays bare, covered in a single duvet. Her hair hangs low in a small bundle of knots. She holds her hand against her head, turning over to find the face of Valentino Ruiz beside her.
He holds a declaring smile, both of whom lay bare beside one of another from the night before. Valentino however remains more aware. His head leans in, holding out something that belongs to Gabi.
Valentino: "Recently promoted to Deputy? Well Sugar Tits, who would've thought!"
Gabi: "Give me that back you son of a bitch"
Valentino quickly leaps from the bed as Gabi wrestles with him, pulling away as she clings the duvet to her.
Valentino: "Uh? I'm sorry does Daddy's girl want to keep her reputation?"
Gabi: (Her head tilting to one side) "You bastard"
Valentino: "Come on Sugar Tits, you know what I want" he smirks, winking at Gabi who bursts out in a bundle of laughter.
Valentino throws Gabi's badge to the side, throwing himself onto her as the two fall back onto the bed. Both partners showing considerable affection to one another as they prepare to have sex.
February 21st, 2010.
As the trucks are loaded, Anastasia awaits the group and the final stragglers to emerge from the Cabin.
Bellamy: "Come on Scott! What took you so long?"
Scott trembles, carrying out his bags for the truck before ultimately tripping. Bellamy laughs hysterically as his sister Kassidy shows sympathy, striking Bellamy across the arm before going to Scott's aid.
Scott: "Why am I here?" he asks quietly as Kassidy smiles.
Kassidy: (Taking his hand) "Come on, we should get going"
At the front of the trucks, Cade stands with his sister Peresphone, Anastasia joining the two.
Cade: "Today guys is about safety! Once we get there you all follow Ana's lead. She knows a small system underlying the entire Resort that she wants to check out, you all have maps of where we're going. If you have any questions feel free to ask myself, Ana or Perry!"
Anastasia: "Yes guys, most important this trip is about having fun. Now, lets get going"
The group cheer as the two tour guides climb into the first truck whilst Anastasia climb into a separate one with Lorraine and Rosalie. Behind them, Norman, Keyon, Kassidy, Bellamy and Scott travel together whilst Valentino awaits for Melania's arrival outside.
Lorraine: "So this cave system is already mapped out?"
Rosalie: (Holding up the maps) "By the looks of this, we enter through here and exit at the top"
Anastasia's face glances in the mirror as she takes the lead, driving through the woodlands with the group behind her.
Back at the Cabins, Melania finally departs with her belongings in her hand.
Valentino: "Come on blondie, what took you so long? Touching up those horrific roots I bet!"
Melania throws her bags onto the truck before being grabbed by Valentino.
Valentino: (Snatching at her arm) "Next time I'd admire a bit of affection from my property"
Melania: (Forcefully taking her arm back) "Next time I'd like to refrain from the touch of man!"
::Scene Three::
July 6th, 1992.
A six year old girl with luscious brown locks sits within a small orphanage. Nobody in sight. Her eyes wander, gazing to a small office that reads 'Sister Marie Washington' upon the door. Her body rises, gently tiptoeing her way into the room to see a box of chocolates. Her small hand rises, grabbing several of these chocolates before throwing them into her mouth. However, her small ears twitch at the sound of groaning. Her head turns timidly, coming to see Sister Marie Washington upon a couch as Father Stefan.
Sister Washington's eyes open, gazing at the girl in a fright.
Sister Washington: "Melania Cooper! What are you doing you silly little brat!" she angers.
She pulls at her lower half, Father Stefan jumping to his feet as Sister Washington approaches little Melania who stands frightened and unsure of what she saw.
Melania: "Miss, I'm sorry! I didn't know what I saw! I swear!" she panics.
Sister Washington: "Oh thats right, you won't know. Receiving the touch of man is a sin! You must be punished for provoking Father Stefan to do such a thing!"
Melania remains stunned, being grabbed by the Sister as Father Stefan follows them out. Melania screams as she is dragged through the Orphanage and into a small broom cupboard where Sister Washington pours bleach into a small bucket.
Sister Washington: "I'll teach you to arouse men like that!"
Melania: "Sister! I promise, it wasn't me!"
From the corridors, the other nuns gather.
Sister Jones: "Sister, what is this?!" what stands stunned.
Sister Washington: "Our Father Stefan has sinned through the pressure of this monster! She will be from the touch of man for as long as she shall live"
Melania: "Sist-!" she gargles as her head is fiercely thrown into the bucket.
Hours pass, Melania still resides in the broom cupboard as she twiddles her thumbs. Her eyes remain puffy and red as her hair hangs in clusters of bleached knots. Her words circulate in her head, promising to refrain from the touch of man.
--Change of Scene--
August 9th, 2009.
Melania Cooper stands in the streets of New Jersey, holding up signs promoting Celibates. Her words transpire through her signs as Valentino Ruiz stands beside his car, watching her from a distance as he blows smoke from a cigarette.
Melania: "God is my lover, my father and my leader" she calls out, the public walking by.
Melania: "Keep from the touch of man, be your own individual. Be the woman that God intended us to be! I devote my life, my passion and my lust for God to him. He is my keeper, he will show me the way as I remain untouched by the needs of a sexual beast. I am tight and will remain so, my gardens will not flourish. My waterfall will not run. I am holy without sin and that is how I will stay"
Valentino claps, throwing his cigarette aside as he approaches Melania who turns to him with great defense.
Melania: "Stay from me you unholy being" she clutches at a small cross.
Valentino: "Damn look at you, which nuthouse did you just escape from?"
He takes note of Melania's outfit, a small buttoned dress with school girl shoes.
Valentino: "Or you've been kept upon some plantation and just travelled through time from the 1960's" he laughs.
Melania shows no expression as her sign lowers.
Valentino: "Could I take you out for dinner?"
Melania: (She places her hand upon her stomach) "I am hungry . . ."
Valentino: "Well let me be the first to admire your beauty"
Melania: "Don't touch me!" (She bats his hand away) "I am my own woman, I am nothing more than an associate!"
Valentino shakes his head, agreeing to her terms as they walk alongside eachother through the streets of New Jersey.
::Scene Four::
February 21st, 2010.
Valentino: "You really are a nutcase aren't you?"
Melania doesn't respond. Her head leans to one side, her eyes gazing upon passing tree's as they approach the site of where the group awaits.
As they climb out, they find the group debating with one another.
Cade: (To Anastasia) "Ana, this isn't what I have on the map. The entrance is completely different" He whispers.
Anastasia: "Oh no, its due to erosion. Trust me, I've been here before"
He smiles, accepting the answer as they return to the group.
Anastasia: "We'll be taking it in turns. Perry will go first then Cade and so on. I want you all to take it slow alright?"
As Anastasia gives the group a briefing, Peresphone laughs.
Peresphone: "I'll see you all down there!"
She flings herself from the edge into an abyss attached to a harness, her flashlight from her helmet gazing into the deep as running waterfalls enter the Cavern. On the ground above, Anastasia and Cade run to the edge.
Anastasia: "Perry! I said slowly!"
Upon reaching the ground, Peresphone takes in the scenery of stunning caves running throughout one another.
Peresphone: "Get down here! It's beautiful!" she cheers, the group all showing confidence in the location.
However, further down the hill from the group Gabi comes to a halt in her small car. She climbs out, reaching for her backpack before something scurries across the dirt feet away from her. She turns suddenly, holding her gun close. Her eyes wander, seeing nothing around her before closing her car door and slowly approaching the group, keeping her distance from them so she remains undetected as her Deputy Badge hangs from her jeans.
As the group continue down, Rosalie stands beside Lorraine who struggles.
Lorraine: "What if I can't do it?"
Rosalie: "I'll be down there, don't panic"
Anastasia: (Holding Lorraine's harness) "Lorraine, listen to me. We've done this plenty of times before, theres nothing to be scared of"
Rosalie begins to descending. Lorraine's breath shortening as Anastasia releases the harness, allowing Lorraine to fall back and begin descending.
On top, Anastasia watches the group descend as she becomes the last one. Her eyes gaze upon the cavern system's mapped out route before tossing it into the dirt and setting herself up, descending herself into the Cavern.
--Change of Scene--
February 23rd, 2010.
Lorraine: "That was the beginning of the end" she informs Sheriff Darren.
Sheriff Darren: "My Daughter? She was there right?"
Lorraine: "Briefly . . . They were all there before they came"
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Next Episode: "In Harms Way"
Leave your comments below and give me your thoughts on the season so far!
Thoughts Upon the Episode?:
Thoughts upon Gabi/Valentino having a previous relationship?:
How will this affect Gabi's job to watch the group?:
Thoughts upon Keyon's/Norman's fractured Relationship?:
Thoughts upon Melania's Flashback?:
How will Melania's Pregnancy affect the story?:
Thoughts upon Melania's first meeting with Valentino?:
What is Anastasia doing and why did she throw away the Map?:
What will happen now that they're in the Cavern?:
Thoughts upon Lorraine's conversation with Sheriff Darren?:
Favorite/Least Favorite Characters?:
[Recurring Cast]: LusciousLips5 as Portia Richardson
[Special Guest Stars]: Icarus_Mark as Callum Walker
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Episode One: "My Hearts Desire"
::Opening Sequence::
Sheriff Darren: "Ma'am, Ma'am can you hear me?" he enquirers.
Infront of him, a timid and frail woman lays bare upon an empty road. Her head hangs low, her hair folded over in small curls as blood stains her clothes.
In her head, the sounds of echoing screaming ensues.
???: "L- . . . Lorraine" one cries out.
???: "Do it . . . please, just do it. You have too!" another echoes.
???: "I didn't mean too! I-I didn't see her, I thought she was one of them!"
Lorraine's eyes remain stern.
???: "What are they?!"
Several images of blood, creatures and her friends appear in her visions before they end.
A final image of Sheriff Darren Kolscheck remains infront of her.
::Scene One::
February 24th, 2009.
Anastasia: "Welcome to the End of the World, Ladies and Gentleman!" she cheers extravagantly.
From behind, two woman, Lorraine Richardson and Rosalie Walters join their friend Anastasia Hills upon a cliffside, facing down into an abyss of white cloud as they stand upon the highest point at Ushuaia. The three women cheer in celebration of their feat.
Lorraine: "I can't believe we've finally done it!"
Rosalie: "Just watch, when we get back Norman and Kass won't believe it"
Anastasia smiles softly, the three women huddling beside one another as Rosalie pulls out a small digital camera.
Rosalie: "Smile!"
The three women celebrate by documenting their feat before heading back.
--Change of Scene--
Upon the bottom of the cliff, awaiting their return stands a broad man with a small, six year of girl. Lorraine's face lights up, running down to her daughter Portia and Fiance Callum, embracing the two.
Portia: "Daddy took us to the river!" she giggles.
Lorraine shares declaration with Callum whilst holding a brief smile.
Callum: "I'll go help load the truck. Anastasia, you wanna' help?" he asks.
As the pair lead off, Lorraine remains alone with her Daughter as they await for the truck to be loaded. However, as Rosalie embarks towards the truck, carrying several items with her she notices a glimmer of her friend Anastasia in the outskirts, approaching the truck to see abandoned equipment only to see Callum appearing in the distance. The pair passionately kissing one another in an affair in which Lorraine remains oblivious from. Rosalie shows disappointment, throwing the equipment into the truck as her heart sinks, torn with what she has witnessed.
--Change of Scene--
As the truck begins to hurdle its way down a small express way, cutting through several woodland outskirts. Lorraine sits comfortably, looking down upon her engagement ring as Anastasia and Rosalie follow in the car behind, in Lorraine's car, Callum holds the steering wheel firmly. In the back, their daughter Portia sits as her seat belt remains unfastened.
Lorraine sighs.
Lorraine: "I've told you already, put that on!" she says with a soothing voice, Portia laughing in response.
Lorraine keeps a firm eye upon her Daughter, Callum turning to his Fiance as he mutters his words.
Callum: "This isn't working"
Lorraine: "Not now" she assertively cuts him off.
Callum: "We've known it for a while Lorraine, this is ending"
Lorraine: "I said not now! Not infront of her"
Lorraine unbuckles her seat belt, leaning over the backseat to her Daughter Portia who remains silent, watching her parents as Lorraine smiles softly.
Lorraine: "Come on sweetheart" Lorraine takes the seat belt into her hands.
Callum groans, turning back and taking his eye away from the road.
Callum: "Lorraine! Si- . . ."
At that moment a small Lorry hurdles around a corner, striking the car as a pipe hits the windscreen, swiftly breaking through and colliding with Callum's head.
The car eventually comes to a sudden halt, turned upon its side as Rosalie stops just feet away from the crash site. Both Anastasia and Rosalie unaware of who survived.
::Scene Two::
Blurred lights start to swirl in the air above, Lorraine lays emotionless is a small hospital bed as the soaring yellow lights strike her pale skin, her blonde hair falling down in small trails upon her. Her head retraces the events of the crash, the words of Callum filling her mind as panic ensues, Portia's face coming to mind as Lorraine struggles to breath.
Lorraine: "Portia?" she echoes.
Lorraine sits up, tugging on the wires as she collapses from the bed, battered and bruised.
Her feet tremble beneath her as she begins to drag herself into the corridors, everything turns black. Her mind remains blurred as the echoes of her daughter fill her mind, Lorraine beginning to pick up the pace as visions of her Daughter reach out to her. However, she only runs into the arms of her friend Rosalie who catches her.
Lorraine: "Portia! Wheres Portia? I want my baby!" she screams out, passing Doctors watching.
Rosalie falls to the ground with Lorraine, cradling her head as Anastasia watches from behind, weeping to herself.
Rosalie: "Shhh, she's gone . . . she's gone Lorraine" she tries to speak, choking on her words.
Lorraine: "No, no she can't be"
Lorraine's ensuing screams fill the corridors, Lorraine's break down being witnessed by many after the loss of her Fiance and Daughter.
::Scene Three::
February 20th, 2010.
Anastasia: "It's been a year, everyones looking forward to it!"
Rosalie: "I just don't think shes ready yet, especially this close to the day"
Anastasia: "This will take her mind off of it Rose, trust me. Just like the good ol' days"
As the two remain seated in the front, Anastasia driving the two to their destination, Lorraine sits up from the backseat smiling at the two women.
Lorraine: "Perhaps you can speak to me, I am here. I agreed to this Rose, Paris was getting boring anyway"
Rosalie: "Where are we going by the way?"
Anastasia smiles, pulling up besides a cabin.
Anastasia: "Welcome to the Casanova Hills Resort"
As the three women disembark from the vehicle, from a series of Cabins come their tour guides, Cade Schmidt and Peresphone Griffith.
Anastasia: "Cade, thank you for having us!"
Peresphone: "Ana" she smiles delightfully.
Anastasia: "Perry, how could I forget?!" she hugs her friend, Cade taking the girls bags.
Cade: "Follow me ladies, everyones arrived . . . well besides V, he's always late"
As the small group of five approach the cabin, in the forest a small shadow sprints upon all fours across the dirt, dragging with it the corpse of a young deer.
Upon entering the Cabin, Lorraine is filled with warm welcomes.
Kassidy: "Lorraine! It's been too long" she laughs hysterically, greeting Lorraine.
From behind, her brother Bellamy approaches the two with a charming smile upon his face.
Bellamy: "So your the adventurer my sisters been so fond of all these years, it's good to finally put a face to the name" he greets himself.
Lorraine: "Thank you, and you're?"
Bellamy: "I'm Bellamy, I'm Kass' Brother"
Kassidy: "And this is Scott, I hope you don't mind me bringing him, you did say you wanted a big group right Ana?"
Anastasia: "Yes, yes! Of course, Hey Scott!"
Scott smiles from the seating area where he sits alongside boyfriends, Norman Redmond and Keyon Whitby.
Anastasia: "Another one?!"
Norman: "Yes, I just bring them in don't I" he chuckles.
Keyon slightly laughs alongside Norman as Anastasia introduces herself.
Anastasia: "Hopefully your a keeper Keyon, I've heard a bit about you"
Keyon: "Thank you Ana, hopefully your reputation precedes you"
Anastasia: "That it will, don't you worry about that babe" she winks leaving the three to continue on with their conversation.
--Change of Scene--
Further down upon Casanova Hills Resort, Valentino Ruiz arrives late. His reputation holds strong as his Girlfriend, Melania Cooper sits beside him.
Melania: "I am no girlfriend of you Ruiz, don't get ahead of yourself"
Valentino: (Laughing at her oblivious nature) "Sugar tits, what are you then?"
Melania: "I am a Celibate"
Valentino: "A what? I've never heard anything like it in my life"
Melania: "I'm a child of God, a celibate is nothing of your concern and never will be. I am an associate. Nothing more. I refrain from the touch of man and will continue that"
Valentino sniggers, reaching his hand over to Melania's thigh as he rubs her gently.
Melania: "Blasphemy!"
Valentino: "I've always fancied having a religious nutcase, turns me on, I want it moist"
Melania: "How dare you!"
From behind a small police car signals for them to pull over, from out of the vehicle steps Sheriff Darren Kolscheck. He holds a small notepad in his hand.
Sheriff Darren: "And where are you going Sir?"
Valentino: "Uhm . . . you see here mate"
Sheriff Darren: "I'm not your mate"
Valentino: "I'm sorry, what?" his voice stiffens.
Melania: "V!" she harshly calls out as Darren leans through the window.
As the Sheriff tries to inspect the two, from out of his police car runs his youngest Daughter, Gabi Kolscheck.
Gabi: "Daddy wait!" the fitness trainer calls out, sprinting in a tight sports bra to the car.
Sheriff Darren: "Gabrielle, get back into the car"
Gabi: "It's Gabi, Daddy"
Valentino leans out of his window, taking sight of Gabi as he raises his brow.
Valentino: "You can call me daddy anytime you like sweet cheeks"
Gabi: (Smiling affectionately as Melania frowns) "They're with Cade's group, let them go"
Sheriff Darren sighs, tapping the head of the vehicle as Valentino begins to drive off, leaving Darren and Gabi alone by their vehicle.
::Scene Four::
Further up into the Resort, Valentino soon arrives. His head lights flare against the windows as everyone moves from out of the Cabin.
Norman: "It took you long enough!"
Valentino scorers Norman, Norman intensely staring back as the group falls quiet.
Valentino: "Shut it faggot . . ."
Norman begins to step from the crowd, approaching Valentino as the two reach eachothers face. After a brief moment of silence, Valentino cracks a smile.
Valentino: "Come here brother!"
The two share a brief hug, the group falling into laughter as Valentino introduces Melania.
Valentino: "This is Melania, my girlfriend"
Melania: "His Associate"
The group all glance at one another before Peresephone huddles everyone together.
Persephone: "Group photo, make it count. It'll be the last one you'll ever have!" she jokingly states, foreshadowing the future events.
As she sets up a small timed digital camera, she sprints back to the group where they all pose in different forms for the picture.
--Change of Scene--
A newspaper article reads 'Survivor found upon Casanova Hills Resort, 12 found Dead"
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Next Episode: "Descending"
Leave your comments below and give me your thoughts on the season so far!
Thoughts Upon the Premiere Episode?:
Thoughts upon Anastasia's affair with Lorraine's Fiance?:
Will Rosalie ever tell Lorraine?:
Thoughts upon the Deaths of Callum & Portia?:
What was running through the woods with the dead Deer?:
Any Stand-out characters for you so far?:
Any Characters you want to see more of?:
Who Will Die First?:
[PROMO]:
"Upon an open road a figure emerges from the outskirts of the forest. Their legs buckle, collapsing onto the ground as their hair falls down. Cars sweep by, passengers and drivers alike all glancing upon the individual until a small police car pulls up.
Sheriff: "You Okay Ma'am?" the woman's head rises. Her face, bloodied as her eyes shimmer silently.
A group of friends, venturing out on a trip to rekindle their previously fractured relations comes to a halt when they enter a cave system in which many won't return from. A fight for survival as something lurks beneath in the Caverns they must escape from."
Premiering on Thursday, 3rd August. - THS: Cavern.
[Episode Count]: 10 Episodes.
Episode One: "My Hearts Desire"
Episode Two: "Descending"
Episode Three: "In Harms Way"
Episode Four: "Broken"
Episode Five [Mid-Season Finale]: "Bloodbath"
Episode Six: "I Choose Life"
Episode Seven: "Field of Corpses"
Episode Eight: "Two For The Road"
Episode Nine: "Abandoned"
Season Finale: "?"
Please note: All Main Characters and Recurring character share the same similarities, however Recurring Characters will play vital roles in specific episodes, no character shall be killed off or disposed of randomly.
[Main Cast]: carlyjordan14 as Lorraine Richardson - Mother of Portia Richardson, Fianc茅 to Callum Walker. Allyxox as Anastasia Hills - Best friend of Lorraine Richardson. Jkjkjk15 as Rosalie Walters - Best friend of Lorraine Richardson. Spinfur as Norman Redmond - Boyfriend of Keyon Whitby. Kaseyhope101 as Melania Cooper - Girlfriend of Valentino Ruiz. TheStan as Valentino Ruiz - Boyfriend of Melania Cooper. CoolKat as Kassidy Willis - Sister of Bellamy Willis. Matedog1209 as Bellamy Willis - Brother of Kassidy Willis. Imprincearthur as Scott Void - Kassidy's High-School Crush. Macda27 as Cade Schmidt - Hired Travel Guide, Adopted Brother of Peresphone Griffith. KingGeek as Peresphone Griffith - Assistant Travel Guide, Sister of Cade Schmidt. Logie56 as Keyon Whitby - Boyfriend of Norman Redmond. tkoj555 as Sheriff Darren Kolcheck - Sheriff of the Casanova Hills Resort, Father of Gabi Kolcheck. mildsalsa as Gabi Kolcheck - Daughter of Darren Kolcheck.
[Recurring Cast]: LusciousLips5 as Portia Richardson - Daughter of Lorraine Richardson.
[Special Guest Stars]: Icarus_Mark as Callum Walker - Fianc茅 to Lorraine Richardson.
For everyone who is participating I want to thank you for the time you spent with the applications. For those unfortunately uncasted whether that be due to late applications or simply not being chosen I do apologise but I do plan on hosting another season after my vacation later in the month.
As for the season, it'll be scattered across a 13 day basis. I do plan to finish it before my vacation. As for everything else, I think I've covered. Thank you and enjoy reading the season ahead!
Questions prior to the Premiere:
Thoughts upon the theme 'Cavern'?:
Which Characters do you think you'll enjoy most?:
Any predictions based upon some relationships of characters?:
Who was the person with the Sheriff in the Promo?:
For Future Reference, if you have any idea's for storylines for other seasons feel free to send me a mail with your suggestions. I'd love to hear what kind of storylines and themes I can use for future occurrences.
THS: Popularity will be coming to a close by Friday for all those participating in that season.
A young girl sits lonesome within her room, standing within the flare of the horizon that lights up through the shimmering curtains. Her luscious hair folds in ruffles, leaning upon her shoulder as her Mother takes her arm. The mother holds her gently as the girl lowers herself upon the floor, she takes a small brush and runs it through the girls hair, folding it into her hand as a voice beckons from below. Their names being called forth as the girl begins to sob, her mother maintaining a stern face as she holds her daughter close.
"Present Day":
Venelope (Voice-Over): "There was a girl, someone I cared so much for. She was a friend. One of my only friends. I gave you this tape Jade because I know you'll do whats right for me"
Jade's eyes gaze upon a screen days after the tragic death of her adopted daughter, Venelope.
Venelope (Voice-Over): "Her name is Addison, she's a lost soul and she's like me. Forgotten. Excluded. Nothing. This disc is for you to know of what happened, who was responsible and how you can fix it. Addison was neither. This disc is about someone you know. Someone who caused more pain than they did misery.
Across the street, Addison stands in the bitter breeze as she once more stares upon a frail home, burnt with ashes and broken pieces. The home lays abandoned, untouched by society as a saddened Addison lowers herself to the ground, only to be watched by a frail Jade who bows her head, turning to a paused image of her profound daughter, Venelope with a sweet smile upon her face.
"Flashback":
Once more the little girl runs, only to pause herself as her hair flows in a small ribbon. Her small black corset hangs from her shoulders as her Father awaits, he beckons her name from the end of the corridor as she waves ahead, oblivious to his demeaning nature.
Father: "Addison, come on dear. We're ready" he smiles, holding his hand out.
The blazing candle lit room lights up like a flare in the darkness as little Addison skips her way along to a bedroom that awaits at the end of the shrouded corridor. Upon the door, she reads the name of her sibling, her baby brother 'Thomas' rests upon it. She bows her head, entering with a smile perched upon her loving face as she enters the room to see a small crib as her Mother hangs over, covering her mouth as she sobs. As her angelic smile glistens in the candlelight, Addison's view darkens as her face begins to firmly stiffen.
::Scene Two::
Upon the new school day, the students attending Raindale Academy prepare themselves as some arrive early to pay respects to recently deceased former students, Venelope Hanson and Jackson Smith. Some of whom hold remorse, most notably Skye Marquez who places a small flower upon each respective memorial before entering the school in haste, her dark blue dress flowing behind her.
However, as many students populate the area, Alex is escorted in, his friend Ian aiding him as the two glance upon the memorial of Jackson, both unaware of who Venelope was but still paid respect.
Only three people refused to attend, Renee Convington and Clark Marwood who stand in the back watching as former friends Skye and Logan each pay their respects with great sniggers of laughter coming from both. Alongside these two Ethan Durant is nowhere to be seen, something to which catches the eye of many well informed students attending the school.
Inside, Alex escorts himself to the main halls where a memorial service is planned to be hosted in moments time before the day begins, he enters only to find Logan and his friend Ian speaking to one another. Alex's head rises, he becomes more chipper as Ian gladly approaches him.
Ian: "Alex, this is Logan. He was a friend of Jacksons" he smiles, Alex taking a glance at Logan.
Logan: "You're a year below right? Jackson told me he had a brother"
Alex returns the chance to speak with no effort of his own. Logan's attempts are met with a shallow reception as Ian nods.
Ian: "Alex, Logan is a friend. He's been through a similar ordeal, not the same but similar. He knows what it's like to be alone . . . just give him a chance, give me a chance. Try to not close up for Jackson's sake. That's not what he wanted" Ian explains assertively.
As an insecure Alex nods his head, Logan pulls up a seat, the three boys all sit alongside one another as they begin to speak to one another.
Upon the stage however, Skye backstage as she holds a small transcript, noticing Principal Nolan Kizler ahead of her. She takes the opportunity to approach him, waving the transcript infront of him.
Skye: "Why me? Why have you made me the one who speaks!"
Skye panics, seeing her name written into the transcript as the one who leads the memorial. Nolan Sniggers, he holds a smile upon his bold face, flaunting his dominance as he begins to speak.
Principal Nolan: "I want you to feel the responsibility. Feel something for what you did" He leans in.
Principal Nolan: "Venelope was a sweet girl" His hand rises, stroking Skye's face as she squirms.
Principal Nolan: "You will host this service. You will take the blame. I want to see you break, to see you squirm under the pressure and to see everyone in this school turn upon the sweet, Skye Marquez" he laughs arrogantly.
Skye's eyes flare in anger, violently spitting upon Principal Nolan as she exits onto the stage to prepare, raising her middle finger to him as an insult as he remains still, knowing of the reaction he received.
::Scene Three::
"Flashback":
Little Addison sits upon a small chair, her mother holding her at the age of 5. Her father holds his back to them, within the crib her brother rests. Her mother sobs. Her brother Thomas remains still for the hours she spends inside.
Addison: "I'm hungry" she groans, becoming restless with little understanding.
Her father slams the wall, aggressively showing his dominance as Addison quietens down.
Mother: "Shhh, we'll be whole soon my girl"
Father: "We'll be with our savior, we'll see our boy again soon"
Addison's mother weeps, her father turning around with a small handgun as he raises it to his family.
Father: "My only son will be reunited with us soon my love"
A single bullet is fired, piercing Addison's mothers skull as blood drenches the wall as startled a shell-shocked Addison who screams in panic. Her father walks over, waving his small gun in her face.
Father: "No God will accept a child born out of spite. A wicked thing you were, you will not join my family"
With his words, he confesses to the affair her mother had resulting in the birth of a bastard daughter, thus being Addison to which her 'father' refuses to accept. His handgun rises to his temple, firing once more as his body falls to the ground in a state. Little Addison breathes heavily, all disjointed as her entire family lays in one room. She stands, walks to the door to exit as a small candle begins to fall, setting ablaze the room her family died in as Addison begins to depart from her house, years prior to the arrival of Jade Crow, entering the streets as the house behind her begins to burn.
"Present Day":
Jade: "You look cold" she whispers, Addison's head rising.
Jade opens a small blanket, wrapping it around Addison's true appearance, her old worn out corset that hangs in ruins. Her small hat hanging from her head that needs repair.
Jade turns back, showing remorse as Addison falls back, lowering her head onto Jade's shoulder as Venelope once did upon her arrival. Jade's head rises, a small smile landing upon her face as she too wraps her arm around Addison.
::Scene Four::
As the school day begins, three bells chime throughout the courtyards and halls. All attending students and teachers begin to arrive at the main halls, crowding in with her hundreds. Skye taking to the stage as Principal Nolan welcomes the students back.
Principal Nolan: "It's been a devastating week, hearing of the loss of two wonderful students. This is a time of reflection. A time to pay our respect, a time to say goodbye to those we have unfortunately lost this week"
Nolan smiles down to the sorrowful students, turning to Skye with a gleaming smirk upon his face.
As Skye approaches the stage, she holds her head high, bringing out the transcript as her head bows.
Outside of the halls however stands Renee and Clark, both of whom await. Only after a short while do their waiting seizes as the arrival of the sisters, Brea and Susan end of their needs.
Renee: "Finally, now we can finally skip on this shit"
Clark: "Where were you both? We told you to be ready for eight" he questions them.
Susan lowers her head, Brea chuckling at their oblivious nature.
Brea: "You think this was acceptable? We've just found out Jackson died aswell as Venelope. You did this! We want no part in this, everything you both did is on you"
Renee: (Her face hardening as her expression changes)
Renee: "You?" She turns to Susan.
Renee: "You want to leave aswell?"
Susan: "I never intended for anyone to die Renee! We've hurt too many people, please just end this now before anyone else gets hurt"
Inside the main halls, Skye weeps remorsefully for her friends.
Skye: "I was fortunate enough to meet and interact with these two wonderful people. I am sorry to those who have been deeply affected by these losses . . . I just didn't intend to see someone so young, so brave take her own life over the actions of others. Actions that I too was responsible for"
The crowd falls silent.
Skye: "Venelope Hanson deserved better than this place, the moment she walked through those doors she was nothing. We all punched her ticket the moment we met her and that was unfair. She was a good girl who was dealt a bad hand unfairly and deserved so much more. I wasn't there for her and I was one of the reasons she's not here now with us. I want to own to my mistakes"
Logan watches his friend from the back, sobbing alongside her as Skye's voice breaks in her speech. To his left however, Alex notices his sorrow as he takes Logan's hand. Logan glances down, noticing this gesture as his head turns to Alex, the two share a short smile as Skye continues.
Outside however, Brea and Susan lash out. Renee begins to lose her authority as Clark intervenes.
Clark: "Enough, if you want out then go. Don't blame Renee for this. It was you Susan who did what you did!"
Renee: "You and Logan think you're so entitled, thinking you can pin it on us. You attacked her! Brea, you knew what we was doing and drew attention from us!"
Brea: "We didn't intend for her to die you stupid bitch! You caused a girls death, a girl who didn't deserve to die! You cut her life short, You ki-"
Brea's sentence is suddenly cut short by a charge of bolts striking her. A loud blast fills the school as a gunshot is made, striking Brea in the back of the head as Susan screams, the entire Main Hall being startled as everything goes quiet, Skye's speech ending as everyone awaits information.
Outside the halls, Renee's remains covered in her friends blood, Brea falling to the ground alongside Susan who screams out for her sister, from the shadows however steps out Ethan who holds his weapon in the air, all emotion drained from his face as two more bullets fire towards Renee and Clark, however only one hitting Clark in the shoulder as the couple makes their escape.
These next two shots startle the Main Hall, everyone frantically pushing in the crowds for the exit as Skye attempts to leave only to see Principal Nolan running backstage. This distraction however results in her being knocked down by the crowd, falling to the floor and striking her head off of the steps, knocking her unconscious.
Logan, Alex and Ian all part from the crowds as they flood through the fire exits, running backstage in the opposite direction to the Principal in their bid to hide.
Outside, Ethan peer's through. His body lingers over in a strong stance, looking upon the corpse of Brea as Susan's blonde hair falls over her face, her tears running down in shock.
Her hands are held high as she remains knelt beside her, her nose running as Ethan shows no remorse. His small gun rises once more, a distressed Susan holding her breath as Ethan fires once more. The two sisters lay dead next to one another, resulting in their untimely demise.
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Next Episode: "My Misfortune"
Leave your comments below and give me your thoughts on the season so far!
Thoughts upon the Episode?:
Thoughts upon the Deaths of Susan & Brea?:
Why is Ethan attacking the school and what will he do next?:
Who will escape the School Shooting?:
Who will Ethan target next?:
Why did Skye take the blame for Venelope's death?:
Thoughts upon the Revelation of Addison's Past?:
Thoughts upon the bonding between Jade & Addison?:
Thoughts upon the bonding between Logan & Alex?:
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Episode Nine: "The Blood within My Veins"
::Opening Scene::
"Ethan, if you're hearing this I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for whats to come. I've tried to hard . . . I really have. I don't want to amount any disappointment from you, Jade, anyone. I just want to rest. I'm tired. I'm so tired. I don't know how much more I can take"
A girl weeps.
Ethan stares blankly upon the screen, watching a sorrowful Venelope break down infront of him with nothing but the disks laid out across the oak wood table.
Venelope (Computer): "There's something you should know. Something of what is to come. I want you to know because I trust you, I don't want vengeance Ethan I just want publicity. Make it known what they did to me . . . Make it known that they killed me."
Ethan's face falls, his face turns pale as his stomach churns. His eyes fixated upon a wheezy Venelope who holds up the first disc.
::Scene One::
As her eyes blur in the dashing sunlight, Jade awakens as she lays spread across the wooden flooring. Her hair breaks down into chunks as she grips at her torn shirt, gasping for air in small amounts before tugging herself up to see a bandage wrapped firmly around her stomach.
???: "It's healing. I managed to stitch you up and remove the bullet" a voice quakes.
Jade's body seizes to function as she just rests upon some old furniture that lays bare in the worn out room.
From the shadows, Addison rummages holding a small plate of fruit and nuts within her hand.
Jade: "Who are you? . . ." she questions.
Jade: "Where am I?!" Jade begins panicking as Addison soothes her.
Addison: "This is my home. My parents aren't in, they're out. With my brother" she smiles.
Jade's face remains stern, glancing at the room around her with broken windows, dusty mantelpieces and insects crawling from the cracks.
Addison: "You're Venelope's guardian correct? I've heard so many stor-!"
Addison pauses upon Jade's approach as she jilts her way onto Addison.
Jade: "Why am I here? What happened!" she insists upon knowing as Addison frowns.
::Flashback::
Addison (Present Day): "It began with me arriving at Vinepool Parking Lot. I hadn't had a very good day, I thought I'd go for a stroll get some air . . ."
Addison arrives at the Vinepool Parking Lot, her body stands perched upon a ledge upon the sixth floor of the building. She breathes heavily as she inhales the air from outside. She steadies herself, glancing over the edge with the intention to jump.
However, from behind she hears the engine of a car.
Addison (Present Day): "Thats when I saw you . . ."
Jade exits from her car, striding over in her finest outfit towards a small white car.
Addison (Present Day): "It was a man . . . he was wearing a suit"
The man shoots at Jade, striking her in the stomach as she falls against the car. She jilts in agony as he begins to approach her. From above, Principal Nolan Kizler appears from the shadows as he holds his small handgun to Jade's forehead as she begins to drift in and out of consciousness. He readies his aim until Addison rustles in the back, thus distracting Nolan long enough before another engine comes from below startling him into retreating, leaving Jade in a pool of her own blood.
Addison peers out, glancing at the scene as she covers her mouth. She soon scurries over to an unconscious Jade before resting her hand upon the wound.
::End of Flashback::
Jade: "You did all that? . . . Why didn't you take me to the hospital?"
Addison: "You pissed someone off Miss. I didn't think it was safe, do you know who it was?"
Jade's brow tilts, she turns her eye to the window as she nods sympathetically.
Jade: "I have a pretty good idea" she expresses with great understanding.
::Scene Two::
Disc One: The Sherman Twins.
Venelope: "Brea and Susan Sherman. The ones who were jealous of our interactions. The ones who felt envy over my relationship with you . . . Ethan. Primarily Susan. I can't blame them for their actions, I held no loyalty and I expected nothing from them. Until the Ball in which Susan tore my own hair from my head. I screamed for help but all she did was laugh. All I could do was sit there and weep. Nobody to help me. Nobody to save me. I was alone. As for Brea, the sister who holds no voice. No righteous stance. She is envious for a position of leadership which she'll always be denied. She's jealous of that and sat there whilst I was made a fool of upon that stage. I've lived a hard life . . . but to see two girls reach to that level, it hurts me. It hurts to me to see them be so hostile and so violent to another"
Venelope ends the video as the images of Brea and Susan appear through pictures she has taken.
She begins to cough aggressively, reaching for some water as she takes a sip, however beside her glass rests a fallen bottle of sleeping medication in the form of small capsules that lay spread upon the tables with the bottle gently rocking side by side.
She shakes her head, reaching for the second disc as she waves it in the air.
Disc Two: Clark Marwood.
Venelope: "You may be wondering where his friend, Logan Friar is. I was hostile towards him at a cost, Logan is a misunderstood individual who I do not blame. He holds no ground for the responsibility of what must come next and what took place. He may of been present but upon hearing him, hearing of his sorrow and remorse I hold no pleasure in taunting him when he has been through enough. I'm not ready to be another Renee. Another Susan. Another Clark. Logan deserves better and I'm hoping you can help him with that. As for his friend, Clark. He deserves nothing. He chose a relationship with Renee Covington out of spite, out of pure knowledge of his growing popularity and that never changed once he obtained the things he needed from Renee. You knew him more and the way he used to taunt me, the way he assaulted me. I walked through those streets in the shit he threw at me. I could've been something . . . but he took that away from me"
The pills shortly diminish in quantity, growing less and less as Venelope continues to sip away at her water.
Venelope: (Shaking her head) "I'm sorry . . . I'm just really tired"
::Scene Three::
Jade peers through the window, being stabilized by Addison who supports her.
Jade: "Where are we?"
Addison: "At my home!" she smiles delightfully.
Jade: "B- . . . But, thats my house!" she points across the street to see her home.
Jade: "How is that possible? Nobody lives across the street from me"
Addison bows her head as Jade hobbles back, she shakes her head as she comes to her senses.
Jade: "Venelopes on her own, how many days has it been? I need to get back to her!"
Jade panics, lifting herself upon a small piece of wood as Addison shortly follows behind, her face looking solemn as she whispers under her breath.
Addison: "Three days . . ."
::Scene Four::
Venelope stumbles from the kitchen, clutching hold of the third disc as she begins to stumble, taking her hand as she positions herself infront of the camera.
Disc Three: Skye Marquez.
Venelope: "Skye was my friend. My only friend. I never thought I'd see her name upon these discs until today. A friend is someone you can depend on. A friend is someone who's always there for you and thats what she told me. For what she experienced, for what happened to her I thought she'd understand. However, with no warning, without reward, without hope she led me into a trap and I don't know if I can blame her. I ask you Ethan to judge that for me. Was Skye the reason for what happened? Why has she not tried to help. Where has my friend gone?"
The pill bottle rolls off the table, onto the floor as Venelope's vision goes blurry.
Disc Four: Renee Convington.
Venelope: "The final disc, Ethan . . . I'm sorry. Everything that has happened, everything she did. Standing here, in this very room. Scaring me. Taunting me."
Venelope begins choking.
Venelope: "This isn't the final disc, I've left the final one in a special place but please, for me Ethan. I'm sorry. I really am"
Venelope closes the laptop, removing the disc and writing the numbers upon them before sealing them in envelopes, however Disc Zero lays upon the table in a brown envelope. Venelope's head rises as she falls back upon the cushions of Jade's vintage sofa, her lips turn a mild red as her cheeks glow. Her eyes stare up, her world spinning around as her arm dangles from the base. Her hand strikes the floor, her luscious curls folding down across the sofa as time passes.
::Scene Five::
Two Days Later.
Jade exits Addison's home, hobbling across the street as her voice screeches, passing pedestrians stopping as they all turn to watch Jade hobbling across the street and turn to Addison who departs her home.
Addison turns slowly, staring out as the fellow residents all glance up at her home. The charcoal black building hanging in ruins, the door hanging off of its hinges as Addison stares solemnly above before resting her eyes upon the ground.
Ethan's head falls into his hands, the discs end upon a loop as Venelope's smile appears upon the screen once more, haunting Ethan's mind.
Jade's pain hurls her through her door, into a small coat stand that sits in the small corridor. She jilts, screaming for her child.
Jade: "Venelope!?" she wanders.
She hobbles closer to the lounge, entering to see Venelope laid out upon the Sofa, the image of her face being shielded by the Sofa's make. She hobbles closer, calling out once more.
Jade: "Venelope, whats all this?" she questions, noticing the laptop.
However, as she grows closer Jade's foot presses into sludge, a sound that makes her hurl with the stench fills her body.
Jade: "What the hell?!"
Her eyes however soon fall to the floor, Venelope's vomit resting upon the ground as the empty bottle of pills stands within it. Upon the sofa, little Venelope rests with her eyes open her hair soaked in drying vomit that trickles from her mouth.
Jade: "Oh no . . . Ve- . . Venelope?!" she quakes, falling to her knee's as she jilts in pain.
She lifts Venelope into her arms, holding her head close.
Jade's screaming fills the streets of Raindale upon the day of Venelope Hanson's death.
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Next Episode: "Open Wounds"
Leave your comments below and give me your thoughts on the season so far!
Thoughts upon the Episode?:
Thoughts upon Venelope's Suicide?:
What will Ethan do after hearing what Venelope had to say?:
Thoughts upon Nolan being the one who shot Jade?:
Was Addison going to Jump?:
Who's Disc Zero?:
Did Skye deserve a Disc?:
Reaction to the Revelation of Addison's Home?:
Where is Addison's Family?:
Favorite/Least Favorite Characters?:
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However, Applications are currently open and will remain open until the conclusion of THS: Popularity. Due to this larger Application Scale I am restricting the cast to a certain size, therefore cuts may be made and applications may be put on hold for future seasons. This applies to everyone, including veterans of the series.
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