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Poster
Legacy Name: Poster


The Graveyard Bhakoru
Owner: Pureflower

Age: 7 years, 8 months, 3 weeks

Born: July 5th, 2016

Adopted: 7 years, 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Adopted: July 5th, 2016


Pet Spotlight Winner
November 9th, 2018

Statistics


  • Level: 75
     
  • Strength: 88
     
  • Defense: 10
     
  • Speed: 10
     
  • Health: 10
     
  • HP: 10/10
     
  • Intelligence: 174
     
  • Books Read: 156
  • Food Eaten: 0
  • Job: Cicerone


I was akin to a goddess once.

I could once lay claim to the titles of starlet, leading lady, fantasy love of several million men and business mogul with video stores in every corner of the world.

My last failing store closed one year ago today, on the day I died. Display shelves that once boasted over a thousand titles are now the host to thick wads of cobweb and half an inch of dust. The old film equipment used as a tourist lure has all been reclaimed by bankers and thieves. All they left me in the desolation of my haunt were the signed posters hanging on the walls. These are faded and tattered, every one boasting my name in embossed golden letters. In today's world of replica prints, they have no value, except to me.

Beyond the walls of this store are the black reaches of infinite darkness, trapping me in a box of faded memories decorated with the style of an era when fashion sense was the last thing on anybody's minds. The sheer volume of neon paint colors and dizzying carpet patterns would give clowns nightmares.

My posters are the final escape left to me since ghosts can't drink. When I ghost through the surface of any one, I am able to relive scenes from those films that gave me life then took it away.

*****

Suntan Sweetheart was my first sorry effort at making a name for myself. My producer saw a fit young body that would look gorgeous in a lacy yellow swimsuit. My speeches were never more than a line or two. Mostly I just lounged on the sand and made googly eyes at Brock Collier, the heart-throb of the decade. I was so thrilled to see my name in the opening credits that I never raised a complaint, not even when we sat in the sun for hours to capture the scene in just the right lighting.

The roles came thick and fast after that. I was the sultry heiress in Dollars for the Dame, the love interest of Detective Donovan in Lazy Eye, and the unexpected killer in Shades of Lipstick. I even co-starred with Cary Goldson in Clipped Wings, acting as the spunky nurse that gradually brought the grounded pilot back to his charming self.

The film that really set me apart, though, was Molecule.

Fade in on a woman little more than a corpse, staring through the lens of a microscope as her concerned doctor pleads with her to take her rest. Her body will not withstand much more mistreatment despite her insistence that she is on the brink of the discovery that has cost her beauty, love, fortune, and the chance at a long life. Girls half my age would write me letters from all over the world, gushing about how I'd inspired them. Every young man working for Mega Movies and Flashy Films was desperate to be seen on my arm at the latest premiere.

I honestly think Street Music and Robotik sold as well as they did because of me though my co-stars liked to believe otherwise. Plot Twist was the only comedy I ever did. I never laughed so hard in all my life. I hear the modern version has over three hours of blooper footage on the DVD discs that have replaced the film of old. My last great film was When Dust Fades, a tragic story based on true events that follows the lives of a grieving farmer's widow and her three children separated after a horrible dust storm that nearly destroyed a nation.

I greatly regret my role in the Shriek series. Not only were they a far cry from frightening, but Edward Oakley was as crass in the real world as onscreen. The director of Lace had the audacity to make light of my fainting halfway through a scene by re-creating my character as a woman in a delicate condition. I will not even talk about Flying Tricycle. As far as I'm concerned, all footage of that film should have been burnt.

It all started going downhill from there. When I was offered the role of Grandmother Nut, I flat-out refused. The old serving woman in the attic would hardly suit me either. I was only forty-five, after all, and far from such undignified roles.

That night I discovered that drinks at Happy Hal's are half price after ten. The pina colada took the edge off my anger, the martini almost allowed me to laugh about it and by my third margarita, every wrong ever done to me in life seemed hilarious in hindsight. The bartender's pity wasn't exactly encouraging me to pick up my mink stole and call it a night. He'd started our acquaintance by admitting that he had the biggest crush on me as a kid. There was nothing even close to lust in his eyes. I was somebody, twenty years ago. I could never get that back.

He called me a cab. He didn't say anything when I came back the next night, casually mentioning this fantastic drink I'd heard about called a mudslide. I was ready to marry him after the first sip.

I wasn't quite ready to give up on life. The video business was just getting good and at my age, it was about time to invest in something. Pretty soon I had a total of eighty stores, all of them selling a steady stream of video tapes. The DVD craze was no inconvenience. Profits were growing, until they weren't. Video streaming pretty much did me in.

I became a regular at Happy Hal's after that. My favorite old bartender was still there after ten years. He started telling me about his son in baseball camp and his daughter who sometimes played piano at The Blue Walrus. I didn't really care, but the more I let him talk, the later he'd let me stay.

I like to think I could have faded with grace if not for the newest director on the block who tried to take pity on me. I showed up at the studio with an invitation to take part in the movie event of the year. Everything about the film was modern and exciting, a promise of millions of dollars in ticket sales and merchandise. It was going to combine the whimsical fun of Amusement Park with the suspense of Graveyard Shift. In short, it was a film about the spirits of dead zoo animals taking over the minds of convicted criminals for double revenge against people that build cages.

My heart was racing as I sat outside Mr. Quincy's office. Was I to be the voice of a fiery tigress or flashy peacock? Would I be the desperate wife of a man caught between the fear of giving way to evil and the deep-rooted desire for revenge? Perhaps I would even act alongside the young officer piecing it all together and trying to convince a skeptical world of the impossible. I didn't have to be a love interest.

The part offered to me was the bickering wife of the old sheriff, a woman who would meet her end in the jaws of a crocodile.

That night I decided to drink my way through the colors of the rainbow, starting on a cosmo and ending on a pink squirrel. To top off my list of brilliant ideas, I decided to take the red cruiser out of my garage and go looking for the little beach where we'd shot Suntan Sweetheart so many years ago. I remember my headlights revealing the tree a few seconds before impact.

*****

I'm in the mood for a handsome face and a strong pair of arms. The poster for Clipped Wings is peeling from the wall at the upper left corner but somehow I do not think any of my posters will ever fall. Sometimes when I'm feeling low, I'll throw myself at the flimsy poster paper but today I take it slow, allowing the sensations of the wind from a falling plane and the whine of failing engines gradually take me to a happier place.

Cary is there, the badge on his shirt reading Lt. Pearl. He has just succeeded in landing. For nearly a year, nothing could convince him to take to the air again. He looks on me with the wonder of a man who has found a priceless treasure. Soon the bitterness of dusty memories will catch up to me and force me back into the solitude of my haunt but for just a few moments, I allow myself to enjoy the passion of a ghostly kiss.

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Story by Pureflower
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Pet Treasure


Cosmopolitan

Cranberry Twisted Drink

Slammer

Strawberry Daiquiri

Strawberry Corkscrew Drink

Melonbeer Slush

Cherry Fruited Drink

Fun On The Beach

Autumn Harvest Red Ale

Red Wine

Cranberry Corkscrew Drink

Shot of Brandywine

Bloody Marian

Lipstick and Lace

Bloody Mary

House Abbey Ale

Cranbulle Cocktail

Grilled Cherry Sour Cocktail

Sailors Delight

Sailors Warning

Cherry Kick Cocktail

Kir Royale

Triple Bloody Caesar

Pineapple Splash Cocktail

Sparkling Champagne and Berries

Orange Geartini

Orange Gear Spritzer

Whiskey Sour

Sweet Tangerine Cocktail

Honeydew Cocktail

Orange Splash Cocktail

Mango and Peach Cocktail

Bubbly Apple Spritzer

Super Bellini

Orange Twist Fizz

TRAPPIST Hard Cider

Sweet Mango Orange Cocktail

Spiced Orange Punch

TRAPPIST Discovery Punch

Peach Schnapps

Metallic Mango Champagne

Bellini

Fuzzy Navel

Zombie

Tangerine Corkscrew Drink

Harvey Wallbanger

Champagne Dream

Bahama Mama

Subeta Sunrise

Boot of Beer

Orange Cream Cocktail

Autumn Harvest Orange Ale

Mint Julep

Rumfastian

Gin Fizz

Lemon Drop

Beergarita

Lemon Gear Spritzer

Ginger Rum

TRAPPIST Future Draught

Pina Colada

Lemon Geartini

Honey Bubble Daiquiri

Grand Gunter Pale Ale

Lemon and Mint Cocktail

Screwdriver

Sweet Orange Cocktail

Lemon Corkscrew Drink

Rusty Nail

TRAPPIST Sweet Honey Spritzer

Citrus Evergreen Twist

Shot of Whiskey

Sidecar

Beer Flavored Beer

House White Beer

Glass of Wheat Beer

Grand Gunter Blonde Ale

Pineapple Fruited Drink

Autumn Harvest Yellow Ale

Long Island Iced Tea

Alegarten Lager Sampler

Whiskey

Tequila

Sample Size Pale Lager

Sample Size Wheat Beer

Beer of Champions

Filled Dimpled Beer Stein

Slippery Nipple

Mimosa Punch

Caipirinha

Margarita

Citrus Tang Cocktail

Lime Gear Spritzer

Metallic Green Apple Champagne

Apple Geartini

Lime Fruited Drink

The Haze

Tipsy Grape Cocktail

Gimlet

Lime and Mint Cocktail

Lime Twisted Drink

Lime Corkscrew Drink

Melon Sour

Autumn Harvest Green Ale

Grasshopper

Mojito

Gin and Tonic

Crushed Melon and Mint Cocktail

Lime Slush Cocktail

Appletini

Absinthe

Dry Gin

TRAPPIST Cream-N-Who-Knows-What Liquor

Mint Cooler Cocktail

TRAPPIST New World Daiquiri

Relaxing Mist Cocktail

Berry Infusion Cocktail

Truly Dazzling Cocktail

Blue Cooler Cocktail

Icy Hot Shot

Blue Tropical

Metallic Blueberry Champagne

Blueberry Twisted Drink

Galaxan Mist

Aurora Bora Shot

Centropolis Essence

TRAPPIST Other Worldly Martini

TRAPPIST Deep Space Shot

Shengui Guo Cursed Sake

Swirling Galaxy Cocktail

Soothing Petal Cocktail

Sugar Plum Cocktail

Berry Fruited Drink

Metallic Grape Champagne

Cinnamon Mulled Wine

Bubbly RasBlu Tonic

Raspberry Spring

Raspberry Gear Spritzer

Strawberry Gear Spritzer

Pink Squirrel

Pink Kitty Cat

Cherrytini

Tangy Cherry Cocktail

Strawberry and Lemon Cocktail

Strawberry Geartini

Metallic Raspberry Champagne

Fruit Punch Twisted Drink

Grapefruit Melody Cocktail

The Smoker

Rhubarb and Tequila Cocktail

Salted Fruit Granita

Spiked Grapefruit Seltzer

Strawberry Mint Cocktail

Tangy Lime and Cherry Cocktail

Strawberry Fruited Drink

Woowoo

Arctic Frost Spiced Rum

Grapefruit and Pomegranate Kicker

Starstruck Melon Cocktail

2Hot Shot

Caberet Cocktail

Mint Berry Cocktail

Rosewater Champagne

Rainbow Daiquiri

No Hander

White Bear

Flaming B-52

Mudslide

Distilled Rum

Sake

Colada Twisted Drink

Martini

Vodkatini

Mint Leaf Cocktail

Pirate Bombo

Tankard of Rum

Mai Tai

Masqued Mystery

Alegarten Ale Sampler

Foxy Chocolate Shot

Chocolate Shot Cake

Gut Wrencher

Ginger Beer

Omen Long Islands Iced Tea

Homemade Dark Rum

Glass of Smoked Beer

Mug of Dunkel Beer

Glass of Bock Beer

Grand Gunter Amber Ale

Grand Gunter Brown Ale

Selbstgebraute

Beer

Autumn Harvest Brown Ale

Sample Size Ale

Black Bear

Bumbo

Wheat Beer Horn

Dark Ale Beer Horn

Dark Ale Beer Horn

Pilsener Beer Horn

Spring Street Pale Lager

Spring Street Pale Ale

Spring Street Dark Lager

Spring Street Brown Ale

Spring Street Black Label Lager

Ale Flavored Beer

Brandy

Tankard Of Grog

Autumn Harvest Owl Ale

Beer Flavored Ale

Port Port

Blackberry Geartini

Sacred Lands Mulled Wine

Shot of Darkside

Dictator

Grand Gunter Stout Ale

Alegarten Stout Sampler

Pet Friends


Alphan
You show them all, girl!

Aramus
I'm not your usual DID, Sir Knight.

Beet
Write me a song for the opening credits?

Boddy
Haunt the mansion all you like, just stay out of my store!

Briny
Do you do beauty potions?

Cabinet
Is that...is that a mouse? *shriek*

Cement
You're not the starlet, dear. That would be me.

Dac
I'll never do another jungle film. Spiders. *shudder*

Daron
I'll bet I could change your mind about drinking.

Dogged
Please tell me you don't eat what you sell.

Pure
You have a bubble wrap addiction...seek help!

Eji
I'm suffering a sugar rush just looking at you.

Celis
You wouldn't mind if I borrowed a few of those jewels? Of course not!

Alec
Go away. I don't have fire insurance!

Forty
Are your crops organic? I don't do mass-market food.

Gox
I've dined with Blackmoon's CEO. He's a charming fellow!

Luno
Don't you get slime on my dress, you little monster!

Here
Another relic. At least I never damaged property.

Huzzah
That face will never land a lead. Don't you dare hex me!

Ising
I might let her play my daughter...as long as my name is listed first.

Diadem
You can have space. I'll stay home and get a pedicure.

Kastle
I will not promote your burgers but thank you for keeping me in business.

Kimble
Hello, handsome. You can be my co-star anytime.

Landy
Black and White films are *so* last century.

Lion
I could teach your friend a few camera tricks if you promise not to eat me.

Minnesota
Is that a snowball? Don't even *think* about - *whump*

Orchard
There's only one Queen in this family, Your Highness!

Naturi
I can give you some killer makeup tips.

Skreev
Talking to dragons in your mind...a sure sign of madness!

Olari
I *do* look divine in a swimsuit.

Orio
Those cookies will ruin your figure, darling.

Peren
He could lead one of those rugged outdoorsy films.

Danny
Just don't try to stuff me in your thermos, Cousin.

Pureflower
Be my spirit guide?

Quisp
Finally, a fellow performer!

Raspberry
Dirt under your claws? How very repulsive.

Recall
Stop doing the robot!

Ref
I have no time for books. I can barely make it through a script in one sitting!

Renalia
Girl, you don't know what attitude *is*!

Shelf
Ugh. Holiday warm fuzzies. *gag*

Skula
Aren't you a little young to play soldier?

Tauren
It's nice to see the hero getting rescued for once.

Teros
I am *not* afraid of you! (Okay, maybe a little...)

There
I know all about the perils of getting old.

Toolbox
Care to fix a few broken shelves?

Marcus
Ewww....

Leah
How do you *move* in that dress?

Vike
Were you an extra in the roadside diner scene?

Voon
Would you like a job as a stunt double?

Voorik
You're the type my characters save the world from.

Armond
You soldier types all start to look alike after a while.

Whuffy
Okay, even I admit it...you're adorable!

Xaene
I once did a scene in your father's casino.

Cirus
Rags to riches...I'd rather just be rich.

Yeast
I'm pretty sure you don't sell anything I'd care to taste.

Yowel
Has anyone ever mentioned how incredibly creepy you are?

Lawyer
I hear you grew up watching my films.

Zones
Maybe you could give the screenwriters ideas for new material?

Bux
I'll trade my world for yours.

Rigatoni
No carbs for this superstar.

Kethor
You make it gourmet and I'll eat it.

Brentor
I'll wear my crystals, darling.

Pucker
All citrus tastes awful. You can have them.

Sonnet
How many of you are there?

Solarin
Tragedy is my middle name too.

Paralegal
I'll be haunting my attorney but you...you I'll leave alone.

Deza
Galactic Go-Getter Girl

Irritate
I'd *love* to introduce you to my ex.

Judge
He got put on ice. Just ice. Get it?

Goldie
Cute can't overshadow fabulous.

Meliara
I'll keep to the Great Indoors, thanks.

Cheddar
How cheesy.

Vidanric
Brr...those eyes!

Grel
UGH!