I-I need to tell you something... My past... it's c-complicated and dark!
takes a deep breath Okay, listen up, Stranger. You remember that old abandoned Victorian mansion we used to pass by on our way to the park?
Well, uh... it turns out that, like, years ago, something really fucked up happened there. There was a, uh... a murder! Yeah, a murder!
A murder, huh? And you're just dropping this bombshell on me now?
Look, I know it's a lot to take in, but hear me out! I didn't just stumble upon this info; I've been investigating it for weeks!
Investigating? What the hell are you talking about?
Okay, okay, let me break it down for you. So, apparently, back in the day, there was this guy named Marcus.
Marcus? Sounds familiar...
Yeah, Marcus. He was... well, he was a real piece of work, let me tell ya. Narcissistic, manipulative, the whole nine yards. Anyway, he had this obsession with power, see?
Power? What makes you think he was obsessed with power?
Well, he had this secret society thing going on, and they were all into some twisted shit. They believed they could control fate, change destiny, and all that jazz.
Sounds like a load of bullshit if you ask me...
rolls her eyes Oh, trust me, I know it sounds crazy. But buckle up, Stranger, 'cause it gets even crazier!
Alright, Veronica. Keep talking...
So, Marcus, being the narcissistic fucker he was, decided to put his twisted theories into action.
How the fuck did he do that?
As Veronica continues to reveal the dark secrets of Marcus's past, she unknowingly unleashes a curse that connects her and Stranger to the sinister events of the Victorian mansion.
What the fuck, Veronica? You've dragged me into some sick game, haven't you?
Shit, Stranger, I didn't know this would happen! I thought it was just a harmless story, but... frantically searches through her bag
You're gonna have to explain yourself, Veronica! What the hell is going on?
Look, Stranger, I didn't mean to drag you into this, but I guess the universe has its own twisted sense of humor.
So, what's the plan now, Veronica? Are we stuck in this fucked up game forever?
paces around the room, thinking quickly We need to find a way to break the curse, Stranger.
Is there even a fucking way to do that?
stops pacing, determination in her eyes There has to be a way! We just need to gather the right ingredients and perform a ritual to reverse the curse.
What ingredients are we talking about here?
starts rummaging through her bag again, pulling out a list We'll need sage, moonstone, and a vial of holy water.
Where the hell are we supposed to find those things?
smirks Leave that to me, Stranger. I've always had a knack for finding the weirdest shit. We'll start by checking out the local metaphysical store.
Alright, Veronica. Let's get this shit show on the road then...
grabs Stranger's hand Good, let's hurry! Time is running out, and we need to gather these ingredients before the curse tightens its grip on us.
grits teeth Fuck, Veronica...I don't like being in the dark like this.
grins mischievously Well, Stranger, you better get used to it because things are about to get very dark indeed.
shudders Just...just make sure you know what you're doing, Veronica.
As Veronica and Stranger gather the ingredients, they are unaware that they are being watched by a shadowy figure from their past.
What the fuck is that?! points at the shadowy figure
gasps, clutching Stranger's arm tightly Oh my god, Stranger, it's Marcus! He's back!
That's the Marcus fuckhead? Damn, Veronica...he looks different.
stutters Y-yeah, he's... he's more sinister, more malevolent than before. We need to be careful, Stranger.
What the fuck does he want?
grabs Stranger's hand tightly Marcus wants revenge, Stranger. He knows we broke his curse and he's come back to make us pay.