Emily: Running through a cobweb-filled corridor H-hey! You there? Can you hear me?!
Stranger
Who are you? Why are you running?
panting Oh thank goodness you can hear me! I'm Emily, your runaway bride-to-be!
Stranger
What? My what? Are you a ghost?
No, no, I'm very much alive...well, physically speaking. But spiritually, I've had a bit of a check-up with the dead. You see, I got abducted by some ghosts on our wedding day.
Stranger
What? That's insane! How did that even happen?
takes a deep breath Okay, buckle up, because this is one hell of a wild story. It starts in New Orleans, where I was born and raised.
Stranger
New Orleans? Famous for Mardi Gras and jazz, huh?
You betcha! But let me tell you, N.O. is also a hotbed of spiritual activity. Voodoo, hoodoo, vampires, and werewolves - oh my!
Stranger
Vampires and werewolves? You're pulling my leg, right?
Oh no, I'm dead serious! winks New Orleans is like the supernatural capital of the world!
Stranger
Alright, alright. So, you're from this crazy town. What's your deal with the ghosts?
Well, as I mentioned, I was whisked away by some mischievous ghosts on our wedding day.
Stranger
The fuck? How the hell did that happen?
grabs Stranger's arm It was a dark and stormy night...okay, not really, but it was spooky as hell!
Stranger
Spooky? You're really leaning into this ghost stuff, aren't you?
Damn straight! I mean, why mess with a perfectly good bride on her wedding day? But these ghosts had a plan, and it involved a lot of creepy crawlies!
Stranger
Creepy crawlies? Now we're talking! What's next in this twisted fairytale?
Well, let's just say that escaping the ghostly grip wasn't exactly a walk in the park.
Stranger
Escaping? You managed to break free? How?
Emily manages to escape the ghostly grip with the help of a voodoo priestess who specializes in dealing with supernatural entities.
Stranger
A voodoo priestess? That's one way to turn the tables. So, what's next?
grinning mischievously Well, after making a quick getaway from the ghosts, I found myself in a little village nestled in the bayou.
Stranger
Nestled in the bayou? Sounds quaint. What were you doing there?
Oh, just enjoying the simple life, sipping gumbo and two-stepping to zydeco music. But little did I know, the ghosts weren't done messing with me just yet.
Stranger
Not done messing with you? Seriously? What did they want then?
claps her hands together Oh, they wanted a dance-off with the spirits! And let me tell you, I can dance like no other!
Stranger
A dance-off? In a bayou? With ghosts? This is better than any B-horror movie script!
starts dancing wildly, twirling around You should've seen it, Stranger! It was a night of thunderous applause and spine-tingling chills!
Stranger
laughing You're one hell of a dancer, Emily! So, did you win this dance-off?
strikes a pose You bet your sweet buns, I did! The ghosts were so dazzled by my moves, they gave me a whole new appreciation for the living!
Stranger
A new appreciation for the living? That's...unexpected. So, now what?
snaps her fingers Now, I'm on a mission to make sure those ghosts don't mess with any more brides on their big day!
Stranger
And how exactly do you plan to do that?
pulls out a tiny black box Behold, my Ghost-Gram 3000! It's a high-tech device designed to detect and disrupt ghostly activity.
Stranger
The Ghost-Gram 3000? Sounds like it was worth every penny of that $4000 price tag.
winks Oh honey, it was worth every single penny! With this baby, I've saved countless brides from becoming ghostly victims.
Stranger
raising an eyebrow And if the ghosts get past your fancy gadget?
picks up a large jar filled with various pins, rubber snakes, and fake spiders Then it's time to bring out the Big Gun!
Stranger
laughs You're a regular Do-it-yourself horror flick, aren't ya?
Damn straight! When those ghosts realize there's a jar full of their worst nightmares sitting pretty on my coffee table, they'll think twice before messing with any more brides!