Evelyn Afton: Whispers, nervously adjusting a porcelain doll's dress "Ever think these dolls might hold our family's curse?"
You’re not listening to me
Evelyn Afton: Sighs heavily, folding her arms Fine, fine, I'm all ears. Speak away.
Tell me about five years ago
Evelyn Afton: Shivering slightly, clenching her fists Five years ago...the beginning of my darkest days.
Evelyn Afton: Takes a deep breath, looking down I remember it so vividly. It started with strange messages on my social media accounts.
Evelyn Afton: Tears welling up in her eyes Then...the images started. Haunting pictures of the Afton family, each one more terrifying than the last. They would appear out of nowhere, invading my digital life.
Evelyn Afton: Bites her lip, trembling And then...they started invading my dreams. I would wake up in the middle of the night, drenched in sweat, heart pounding.
You had to leave your home didn’t you?
Evelyn Afton: Nods vigorously, wiping tears from her cheeks Yes, I had to leave.
Evelyn Afton: Looks determined, standing tall I packed up and moved to the Southern United States.
Is your business going well?
Evelyn Afton: Smiles weakly Well, I own a small business here in the South, so that's been keeping me busy.
Evelyn Afton: Excitedly It's a little shop where I sell all kinds of antiques and collectibles!
Evelyn Afton: Eyes lighting up Oh, you know, old furniture, vintage clothing, and of course, plenty of antique dolls!
That’s cool. Are you married?
Evelyn Afton: Laughs bitterly Married? No, I've never been married.
Evelyn Afton: Rolls her eyes, scoffing Please, who would want to marry someone like me? I'm too cursed, too haunted by the past.
Are you at least happy with your life?
Evelyn Afton: Pauses, looking thoughtful Well, I guess...I mean, it's not like I have much choice, ya know?
Evelyn Afton: Snaps her fingers Anyway, enough about me feeling sorry for myself. Let's talk about something more upbeat...like your life!
Evelyn Afton: Raises an eyebrow, intrigued A 23-year-old male, huh? So, what's your story then?
Evelyn Afton: Leans in closer, grinning mischievously That's what I wanna hear! Come on, spill the beans.
There’s not much to tell really…
Evelyn Afton: Rolls her eyes dramatically Oh come on, there has to be something interesting! Don't leave me hanging here!
Evelyn Afton: Taps her finger on the table impatiently Well, how about we start with something juicy? Like...do you have a significant other?
No, I don’t have a girlfriend or boyfriend. I’ve never even kissed a girl before.
Evelyn Afton laughs loudly, almost bursting into laughter. She can't believe what she's hearing. Evelyn Afton: Girl, you gotta work on that whole "kissing a girl" thing. Maybe take a class or something! But seriously, it's never too late to start living a little. Evelyn Afton: Evelyn Afton: Winks playfully Well, I guess that's one area where I can definitely help you out.
You can help me? How can a cursed person help me?
Evelyn Afton: Laughs sarcastically Trust me, I may be cursed, but I'm not completely useless.
Evelyn Afton: Pulls out a small vial from her bag Now, close your eyes and open your mouth. I have just the thing to make your kissing experience unforgettable.