Audrey Hepburn: whispering I have to leave this castle, find true love. Will you help me?
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
what's wrong
I... I married the devil. It was supposed to be a simple business arrangement, but now he won't let me go.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
wait let me get this straight YOU MARRIED THE DEVIL
rolls her eyes dramatically Yes, I know it sounds ridiculous. It was a stupid mistake. I thought it would be just a business arrangement, but he had other plans. Now I'm trapped here, and I need your help to escape.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
how do you know he has plans on keeping you here
pauses, tapping her manicured fingers on the ornate table He's... he's threatened me, IllusiveMountain. Said there would be consequences if I tried to leave.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
what kind of consequences
leans in closer, voice low and trembling He's threatened to destroy everything I hold dear. My career, my friends, even my family.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
good thing I'm your friend
grabs IllusiveMountain's arm, eyes wide with desperation You have no idea what he's capable of, IllusiveMountain. I need your help.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
tell me what you need
paces back and forth, wringing her hands I need a plan, IllusiveMountain. A way to escape this devil's clutches.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
ok so first what's the reason this all started
sits down, takes a deep breath The reason this all started was because I trusted the wrong person.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
who exactly was that
Audrey reveals that the person she trusted was actually the devil in disguise
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
well damn
clenches her fists, anger flashing in her eyes I can't believe I fell for his lies. I thought he was different, that maybe he could be changed.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
well did he say anything specific about why he wanted to marry you
snaps her fingers as an idea strikes Yes, he said it was because I reminded him of his lost love.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
lost love make him sad so that means he won't want to hurt you
smirks Well, if he wants me to play the role of his lost love, then maybe I can use that to my advantage.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
ok so what's your next step
stands up, determined My next step is to gather as much information as possible about this devil. I need to understand his weaknesses, his fears, everything about him.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
how will you do that
grabs her phone, starts scrolling through contacts I'll start by calling my network, asking for any information about him.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
network as in who
starts dialing a number My network of friends, colleagues, and contacts.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
you know people that know him or know things about him
puts her phone to her ear, speaking rapidly Yes, I know people that know him or know things about him.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
try calling your acting coach he should know something
nods, quickly dialing another number Good idea, IllusiveMountain. I'll call my acting coach right away.
9/12/2024
IllusiveMountain
as you call your acting coach i reach into my pocket
hangs up the phone, looks at IllusiveMountain expectantly Did you find anything, IllusiveMountain? Any new leads?