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At twenty-four years old, Madeleine Ricks was trapped in the body of a fifteen year old. Or so it appeared to the rest of the world. At 5’5”, she was of average height, but thin as a rail with limited curvature. The results were infuriating. Carded for alcohol, carded for smokes, and the latest insult, carded for Gore Fest at the Huntridge Theater. Only this time, she had stuffed cash in the pocket of her overalls and left her ID card at home.

The employee – who had barely scratched eighteen himself – suggested she bring her mother to sign a release form.

“You’ve gotta be kidding me!” she screeched. She slapped her palms on the plexi-glass that separated the ticket salesman from the throng of fans splattered in fake blood outside. Making a scene wouldn’t get her anywhere. On a cognitive level, Maddy understood it. But she had a hell of a temper. She grabbed the paper and rolled it up lengthwise. “Do me a favor, okay? Heh… you take this release form and you gently guide it up your pimple-covered ass!”

She left the window and paced in front of the building, chewing a hangnail.

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on 2013-09-15 01:57 am (UTC)
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Devin was not punctual. He knew the theory behind it. He was close to people who were. But something stood between the writer and ever being on time. For anything.

He walked up to the theater, and spotting a girl looking irritated, threw up his hands in defeat.

"They're not letting people in, are they?" Devin loved the genre, no surprise there, and when he saw the blip in the newspaper about the fest, it was a foregone conclusion that he had to go.

on 2013-09-15 02:54 am (UTC)
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"No way! Those are great overalls." Devin gave her a lopsided smile. Something about the way she manhandled her cigarettes was...cute? Maybe not the exact right word.

"What if," he said, ruffling his blond hair thoughtfully, "I got in, and found a side door? I'd be pissed if I missed this, so I can only imagine how you'd feel."

on 2013-09-15 04:14 am (UTC)
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Devin laughed, nodding. "It's a plan, then." He scanned the side of the building. "Okay, um..." He considered a hasty plan. "I'll whistle twice when I've found the right place."

He approached the ticket booth, making his purchase. He turned and nodded at her before entering the double doors.

Once inside the lobby, he bypassed the concession stand. "Emergency exit only, alarm will sound," Devin read under his breath. After a moment of searching, he found something promising, a black door leading to the garbage bins.

He cracked it open, peeking his head out. He gave two high pitched whistles. Dorky, but effective. The writer had a plethora of experience.

on 2013-09-15 05:22 am (UTC)
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"Oh, okay," he said mildly as she kissed him. He followed her inside, and they joined the throng of people chattering and getting snacks. "Popcorn would be great. You know, I think the artificial butter is essential."

Devin nabbed a spot in line, retrieving his wallet from his jeans pocket. "So, you like Catholic School Cannibals. I heard it's pretty decent."

He grabbed a pack of Twizzlers from the stand and gestured to her with it. "Now, here's the question. The bloodier, the better?"

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on 2013-09-16 12:56 am (UTC)
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Devin watched this display with a dawning realization. Maddy. Was. Awesome.

"I've never seen someone steal a shoe with such confidence before," he remarked, smiling. He scratched at his stubble. The theater darkened even more, and dancing hot dogs filled the screen.

He tugged on the sleeve of her shirt. "It's happening."

on 2013-09-16 01:29 am (UTC)
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"Oh, yeah. It's almost on a Freudian level." He shook his head, tying a Twizzler into a knot and biting the ends off.

A couple of kernels sailed past his head, barely missing his mop of hair. Devin turned. It was the foot patrol, and when they saw him looking, they stared straight ahead at the screen.

He nudged Maddy.

on 2013-09-16 11:35 am (UTC)
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"It's not about size, but heart," Devin told her, brushing some buttery remains off of his knee. "I believe in you."

He rolled his eyes at the two behind them, and settled his focus back on the screen. "Death in the first five minutes," he wagered, his voice a whisper.

"Loser buys the refills."

on 2013-09-16 03:55 pm (UTC)
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Devin drank an inch or two of his Coke, chasing it with another handful of popcorn. He hadn't eaten dinner yet, so this was the next best thing. That guy in the front row has nachos. Who even sits in the front row?

"Some people never learn," he replied. "Next thing she'll be in her boyfriend's car, getting to second, and -- " Devin dragged his finger across his neck.

"Someone's dinner."

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on 2013-09-18 02:09 pm (UTC)
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He looked askance at her, then turned his eyes back to the screen. He was quiet for a moment, waiting for just the right opportunity.

Finally, a janitor came into the picture to investigate. Ring of keys jingling, he slowly opened the door...

...Because Devin knew he would want to see first hand what was causing the monsoon of blood...

Close-up of the victim, and he leaned in to whisper near Maddy's ear. "Nugget."
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on 2013-09-18 07:37 pm (UTC)
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And usually he felt like a douche no matter how he answered that question, but this was just so perfect. He took a nonchalant drink of Coke, the dark liquid making its way up the straw.

"I write horror stories," Devin answered proudly, giving her his most winningest grin.

On screen, the janitor belted out a scream that would make Jamie Lee Curtis envious.

on 2013-09-19 06:03 pm (UTC)
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Devin was tired of his popcorn himself, so he opted to eat the last Twizzler. "That's the big dream, anyway," he muttered, chewing thoughtfully.

"But I would hope it wouldn't be shown during Gore Fest." He crossed his fingers. "I'd aim less for so bad it's good, and more toward so good it's...good."

on 2013-09-21 06:19 pm (UTC)
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"If you hated it," he pointed out, "you can always ask for your money back." He looked down at his trash, and wondered why it was always so depressing after a movie ended. Maybe because his thoughts were forced to return to Real Life.

Devin stretched as much as he could in the seat. "It wasn't that bad. You're just upset because you didn't call the villain."

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