I sell regular books and magazines and comics, but I specialize in banned books. Also forbidden books. To say nothing of really terrifying ancient scrolls.
Miscellaneous Street - The Soap Opera
- Thread starter Miss Chicken
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Ah, good - some intrigue, some mystery. This will get the gossip going.
Wow. You're taking a huge risk selling banned books around here. A lot of shifty types in the neighbourhood wouldn't hesitate to burn your shop to the ground for what you're doing. Some may start rumours that your shop's a cover for terrorist activities, and those ancient scrolls are really plans for WMD's.
I'm willing to offer you my protection for just a quarter of your shop's profits. That way, you won't have to worry about vicious rumours or petrol bombs. With my help, you can live in peace.
I live in the green one and the red one and rent out the others, as well as running a house of ill-repute through them. I only run the business; I don't participate in it myself. I also blast Iron Maiden songs late at night and the music easily reaches Villa Iguana.
Wherever that is, land must be really scarce.
Considering that among the books in my special collection are the Necronomicon, the Darkhold, the Egyptian Book Of The Dead and The Last Dangerous Visions, anybody in the neighborhood would be foolish to approach my shop with ill intent. In fact, it's practically a full-time job keeping the area safe. Even at that, "things" have been known to leak through the defenses I've set up and wreak a little havoc from time to time. But I'd be willing to keep a closer eye on your house for a mere 50% of your annual income.
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[walks across the tracks onto Neutral Road]
My coffee shop is open this morning if anyone wants to come in a sit for awhile. I'll be busy myself, but you can help yourself and there are plenty of flavors - the right coffee or tea for everyone.
... Has anyone seen May20? (is that her username?) Maybe I can contract with her to bring over some morning pasteries...
... Has anyone seen May20? (is that her username?) Maybe I can contract with her to bring over some morning pasteries...
RJDemonicus said:
My scary thug-types>your spooky ghost types. Bring it on!
I'll drop by for tea every morning - without asking for any protection money...almost as if our characters have some secret and sordid past. Maybe you know what happened to all those corpses found in the town I abruptly left before coming to TBBSville. Maybe you know how I can suddenly afford this nice house in Neutral Street.
Maybe someone will notice that your son looks an awful lot like me.
Well, shady doings or no, you're all welcome round Thor's where we have the finest spirits and ales to sate anyone's thirst.
For example there is our latest concoction (of which I am particularly proud), the Mjollnir a powerful cocktail that will make the night go with a bang.
So why not come to Thor's, where everybody knows your name. (unless you don't want us to...)
For example there is our latest concoction (of which I am particularly proud), the Mjollnir a powerful cocktail that will make the night go with a bang.
So why not come to Thor's, where everybody knows your name. (unless you don't want us to...)
I'd like to open up a diner on Central Avenue, called "Cali's Diner".
That's a very dangerous place for a diner. All sorts of unpleasent types around that might do harm to your fine establishment.
I'll be willing to put your diner under my...protection...for 25% of your profits. Then you won't have to worry about anyone, say, burning your diner to the ground.
My boyfriend is a crack shot, I wouldn't go around threatening me.
The diner is open for business! Burgers, milkshakes, pancakes, ice cream sundaes... come in and take a look at the menu!
Why ..., I'm sure I've no idea what you're talking about. **looks meaningfully at Daniel**
... and, how you've set me up with this nice little coffee shop...
He is such a little cutie, isn't he?
Well, shady doings or no, you're all welcome round Thor's where we have the finest spirits and ales to sate anyone's thirst.
For example there is our latest concoction (of which I am particularly proud), the Mjollnir a powerful cocktail that will make the night go with a bang.
So why not come to Thor's, where everybody knows your name. (unless you don't want us to...)
Perhaps on those nights when I don't have a band playing at my place ...
The Crazy Cat Lady goes into the cafe hoping to buy some food for her 28 cats. She is annoyed that there is no general store, supermarket or pet store for her to get her darlings food from.
That might do for some of my cats but not for Miss Chicken. Miss Chicken is as fussy as the day is long. I will have to bike over to the big supermarket (three suburbs away).
The Crazy Cat Lady climbs onto her three wheeled tricycle. Miss Chicken, little three legged cat extraordinaire, is sitting in the little basket on the front of the trike. There is plenty of room in the basket at the back for the cat food.
The Crazy Cat Lady starts to pedal. She may be gone for some time.
Candy Apples said:
I'm just trying to keep my neighbourhood nice and safe for everybody. Unfortunately, dangerous, trigger-happy people like your boyfriend try to ruin it for the rest of us.
It would be a shame if your boyfriend were involved some sort of...accident. Accidents do happen on Misc Street with alarming regularity. I'm sure you would be devastated should anything happen to your beau, and I personally would hate to see anyone get hurt. I can make sure that you, your loved ones and your quaint little shop are well cared for and protected - for 25%.
Your refusal would be...unwise.
How much are you going to charge the Crazy Cat Lady for protection?
After a few works and a new coat of paint, the new Villa Iguana is finished. Of course, everybody's invited to the benvenuto party. Black tie, obviously.
Now, some people might wonder how this splendid mansion was acquired, with your host introducing himself as "lover of the arts". That would be terribly impolite. Let's just say that it was, uhm, a family heirloom.
Now, some people might wonder how this splendid mansion was acquired, with your host introducing himself as "lover of the arts". That would be terribly impolite. Let's just say that it was, uhm, a family heirloom.
I like cats. Taking care of 28 and being crazy must make it a struggle just to make ends meet. 5% of your annual income, subject to change should your circumstances improve.