Stace | April 13th, 2025 6:57PM:
"I had so much fun! I can't wait to go out again. I really think I'm feeling something here"
Cat | 6:58PM:
"SAAAME! <3 <3 I didn't wanna say anything yet, but me too! I have a plan for another date if you're free weds? The 16th?"
Stace:
"Ooooh, what'd you have in mind? :D"
Cat
"There's a show that night, kinda weird cause it's a wed, but I think it could be fun if you aren't too worried about work the next day. It's at this bar downtown called Ash's Alehouse..."
"Sorry...I hadn't asked yet. Do you drink?"
"I hope I didn't scare you off LOL"
Stace
"Nonono, not at all. I enjoy a drink now and then. Been cutting back, but it'd be fun to hang out and see where the vibes take me. Who's playing?"
"oh, I guess I could just search for it..."
Cat | 6:59PM:
"It's one of my favorite bands, Diamond Feces. The name is uhhh a bit silly, but they're good, I swear!"
"Plus all proceeds from merch sales go to a good cause"
Stace:
"Diamond Feces, eh? Okay, haha, I'm intrigued. What time should we meet there? Or would you like to pick me up?"
Cat:
"It's okay if you don't end up liking them. I still like you even if we don't have the exact same taste in music, lol. dw too much bout pretending otherwise. I just wanna have fun!"
"I'll pick you up ;)"
Stace | 7:04PM:
"Sorry! Landlord was knocking. Ugh!"
"I can't wait! It sounds like a lot of fun. I haven't been to a show at a bar before, and it's been ages since I've seen live music in general."
"How did you come across this band? What got you into them?"
Cat:
"They opened for another one of my favorite bands last year, Extraterrestrial Beehive. Back then they were still just doing covers of old punk songs, but now they've developed their own sound and catalog and it's really cool!"
Stace:
"That does sound like a good time. I used to be really into punk back in high school, but it's been a minute. Maybe this'll get me back into all my old faves. <3 I think I'll listen to some while I shower tonight ;)"
Cat | 7:05PM:
"Ooooh. I'm picturing it now ;) <3 <3"
"TELL ME OF THE OLD FAVES!"
"TELL ME NOW! >:D"
Stace:
"haha, I uhhh idk it might be kinda embarrassing compared to the more hard stuff you might be into, but I was a big Minus14 fan. Uhh Orange Night was always fun, the early stuff not the later pop-punk stuff, y'know? Oh, and Stare-281, of course."
Cat | 7:06PM:
"Yeah, I'm gonna need to get you into some real stuff. I'm glad you've got a jumping off point though! Listen to it tonight, and maybe enjoy some of these links over the next few days. I think you'll really like some of them"
Stace | 7:30PM:
"Getting toweled off :P"
"It was nice getting to listen to this music I haven't heard in so long again, especially since it's coming about because of our upcoming date."
"Still blasting the tunes while I get dressed ;)"
Stace | 7:43PM:
"Watching anything?"
Stace | 8:01PM:
"Everything okay?"
Cat:
"Yes!"
"Sorry!"
"I just had my hands full. I'm about to turn on some brainrot while working on a painting I've been having a hard time with for the past idk how long. I just feel like painting it suddenly."
"I wonder why..."
Stace:
"Nice! What do you usually rot your brain to?"
"I've been in a weird conspiracy, mysterious mysteries kinda vibe the past week haha"
Cat | 8:02PM:
"I've got a collection of fools I enjoy. I'll send some a link here of what I'm turning on rn."
"Please provide a link for the conspiracy content! I'd love to give it a try!"
Stace:
"I think I've seen some of this dude's stuff. He's pretty funny. Here's the link to what I'm watching rn"
"Sorry if it weirds you out or whatever"
Cat:
"I've always enjoyed mysteries! the cheesier the better too!"
"What's your favorite cryptid???"
Stace | 8:04PM:
"I'm a big mothman kinda gal, hbu?"
Cat:
"Love the aesthetic of a mothman!"
"My favorite is probably the flatwoods monster! It just looks SO CREEPY!"
Stace:
"haha a fine choice. I do have an appreciation for its terrifying... otherworldliness."
Cat | 8:20PM:
"So they all died hiking through the snow and this is a mystery why?"
Stace:
"Because they were all so experienced they should've been prepared! Plus there's a bunch of weird radiation and what was with that one guy? He was so out of place!"
Cat:
"Experienced people die all the time lmao"
"They aren't immune to death. Avalanche gonna avalanche"
Stace:
"that's...true, but it's still fun! Admittedly, Dyatlov Pass is not super exciting to me either."
Stace | 8:45PM:
"My sides hurt. I haven't laughed that hard in so long!"
"I need to get ready for bed soon for which I am an old lady that works early in the morning."
Cat:
"I'll probably be up for a bit, but I hope you sleep well!"
"Good night <3"
"Sleep tight <3"
"Don't let the bedbugs bite"
Stace:
"G'night. Hope you sleep well whenever you get to bed."
"Enjoy painting! I can't wait to see what you're working on. I bet it's wonderful!"
Cat:
":D I'll show you when I pick you up on Weds"
Stace | April 14th, 2025 1:34AM:
This Message has been Deleted.
Cat | April 14th, 2025 9:30AM:
"Good morning, sunshine!"
"How'd you sleep?"
Cat | 9:56AM:
"I'm going to work, probably won't be super responsive. I'm sure you're busy too. <3 Can't wait for the show!"
Cat | 1:30PM:
"Today is just DRAGGING ON!!!"
"At least I have the luxury of a lunch time walk. Fresh air is so nice!"
"What do you usually do for lunch?"
Cat | 6:01PM:
"Finally out of that pit!"
Cat | 6:14PM:
"Everything okay?"
Cat | 11:07PM:
"I missed you today..."
"good night <3"
Cat | April 15th, 2025 9:30AM:
"Good morning! I hope you're doing better today! <3"
Cat | 11:13PM:
"Are you okay? I'm starting to think I should make a house call."
"Are you mad at me? Did I do something?"
Stace | April 18th, 2025 10:00AM:
"Hello."
Cat | 1:31PM:
"Hello????? You ghost me for days and come back with a "HELLO"!??"
"And a period, no less?"
"Get bent."
Stace | 2:31PM:
"Hello."
"I am sorry."
"Please do not be upset."
Cat | 6:00PM:
"??? What's going on?"
"Are you okay?"
"I was so worried about you. I thought I did something or that you were...idk I didn't know what to think. I Still don't."
Stace:
"I am fine."
"Please do not be upset."
"I still want."
"Do you?"
Cat | 6:16PM:
"I'm so confused."
"???? What are you saying? Why are your messages so WEIRD?!"
Stace:
"Not weird."
"Your overuse of punctuation leads me to believe you are upset."
"Did I upset you because I did not respond?"
Cat:
"Who are you? What have you done with her?"
Cat | 6:21PM:
"ANSWER ME!"
"Who are you?!"
"What have you done with Stacy!?"
Stace:
"Do not be upset."
"Do not be afraid."
"I am Stace."
Cat:
"You're nothing like her."
Stace | 11:34PM:
"Goodnight."
Message failed to send.
"Soon, you will be nothing too."
Message failed to send.
"Do not let the bedbugs bite, Cat."
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Oooh - starts off so innocent but turns quite creepy in the end! I had such hope for Stace and Cat - damn. "Soon you will be nothing, too." That really gave me the chills! The band names are hilarious BTW, and my favorite funny line is "Avalanche's gonna avalanche..." Great take on the prompt. Thanks for an entertaining read.
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Thank you! This motivates me to write more. 💓 I can't wait to get home and read over all the other stories submitted last week
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