sure. And I'll be the next one in her path.
ENTRY END
JOURNAL 06RITA
ENTRY 016
DATE: 6/12/2074
I'm an idiot, Evenstad, and this time I can't even blame you. I know, it's probably pretty hard for you to believe that you didn't have a hand in this latest tragedy in my life, but it's true. And I'm working on it, which I bet is really going to help you here. And if I'm right, this has to be pretty close to the final stretch of this damn show. An increase in ratings can't hurt, can it? Maybe not the best time to increase viewership, but I doubt you'll complain. A finale's almost as good as a premiere, right?
And I also want to thank you. You know, I think every single woman out there's wanted to kill her boyfriend or her fuckbuddy or whatever she has going on for her. At least once, anyway. But here, you do me a wonderful service. Not only did you give me the opportunity to finally get my chance at my man, but you're actually encouraging me to do it. So thanks for that, I guess. Kisses.
Still working on that whole rage thing.
ENTRY END
BREAKING NEWS: Egyptian Terrorist Group has International Ties
Posted 6/13/2074 at 9:27 a.m. EST
Today, US Secretary of Defense Lena Browne announced that the insurgent group, the Egyptian Restoration Movement, has links to other powerful terrorist groups across the world. The United States and allies are currently arranging for troops to be deployed to India, China, Iraq, and other as yet undisclosed countries. This article will be updated as more information is made available to us here at The Cruise.
JOURNAL 06RITA
ENTRY 017
DATE: 6/13/2074
I think it's about time for all this silliness to be done. Don't you agree? I'm done being here. I'm done waiting around. I'm done keeping death as company. I never did manage to get all of Craig's blood off the walls here. That'll be a job for your cleanup crew, right? Can't resell anything with human blood splattered around, can you?
But you know what I'm the most tired of? Absolutely, completely done with? I'm done talking to you assholes. And after I take care of Blake, god willing, I don’t have to waste another single second I don't want to on you. I think that's the only thing that's going to make killing him doable. That and just not looking.
Ciao. Bastard.
ENTRY END
01
'THE PARK' VICTOR RITA NEEDLES' SIZABLE DONATION
7/19/2074 at 4:15 p.m. EST
While the twenty million dollar grand prize Rita Needles received for her victory in 'The Park' would be life-changing money to just about anyone, the 27 year old bartender felt that someone else could benefit better from her windfall. She donated every dollar of her winnings to Bead for Life, a charity that helps improve the quality of life for women in Uganda. Ms. Needles plans to make a trip to Uganda, when funds allow. For the time being, she has returned to work at Exodus in her home town of Portland, Oregon. She has declined any other comment.
TO: Rita Needles
FROM: Niels Evenstad
SUBJECT: Job Offer
SENT 7/24/2074 AT 10:36 a.m. EST
Ms. Needles.
I realize that we have not spoken in some months. First of all, I would like to offer my sincerest congratulations to you once more. Myself and everyone else here at Evenstad Media are absolutely thrilled. We couldn't be happier about the way things turned out. And, on top of everything else, we have a very exciting offer for you. We hope you will, at the very least, consider it.
We can discuss this all in greater detail in person, of course, but in general, we hope that you will aid us in spreading the good word about Evenstad and our current and future projects. We feel that you would be uniquely trusted, given your situation.
If you are interested, please reply at your soonest convenience. I hope that this will be a fruitful partnership between us.
Regards,
Niels Evenstad
Chief Operating Officer, Evenstad Media
—
TO: Niels Evenstad
FROM: Rita Needles
SUBJECT: RE: Job Offer
SENT 7/25/2074 AT 2:28 a.m. EST
I thought I told you I was done talking to you. Doesn't that fucking preclude then working with you assholes? I'm pretty sure it does. But, if I didn't make this all clear enough or, if for whatever reason, you weren't reading my journals like I thought you were the whole time, let me fucking clarify.
No.
Fuck off.
Suck a dick.
Lick my god damn cunt and die.
Like I'd let you eat me out. You should be so fucking lucky.
You already stole six God damn months of my life, then two more where I had to play the pretty, preening little winner for your cameras. And I did it. I don't know if you drugged me or forged my signature or what happened, but as far as the legal side is concerned, you got me. But I did my time, and I don't plan to give you another fucking second.
Ciao.
Valued Evenstad Media Customer.
Since you showed such interest in The Park during its first run, we are so excited to share this news with you first.
The Park is being brought back for a second season. For your wonderful support of this project, we will keep you informed of the premiere date and any other pertinent information.
Thank you for your devotion to Evenstad Media. We hope that you will remain among our valued customers.
Evenstad Media
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AUTHOR'S NOTE
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Voss Foster lives in the middle of the Eastern Washington desert, where he writes science fiction and fantasy from inside a single-wide trailer. He is the author of Tartaros, Zirkua Fantastic, The Jester Prince, and Mythica. His short fiction has been published in several magazines and anthologies, including Apocrypha & Abstraction and Andromeda Spaceways In-Flight Magazine. When he can be pried away from his keyboard, he can be found cooking, singing, belly dancing, and playing trombone, though rarely all at the same time.
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