First Contact: Ylla K

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STORYLINE: Mrs K was what they called, "First Contact" between the people of Earth and Mars. From the mind of the spaceman flying to her world, she saw images of the blue tinted beauty of Earth. She saw how the people of Earth lived. They were so different. She longed for the freedom they enjoyed. Her life could be so much more than it was. Why should she remain imprisoned in the home of a man who didn't love her when she could become famous on Earth? She wanted to be talked about and admired. She wanted to dress in the finest Earth fashions. But most importantly, she just wanted to be loved.

This round of a Tattered Page is the The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. I was not familiar with the novel, so I got a copy and read it. It's a very different from what I expected. It's more like the Twilight Zone than a novel. Each chapter is a mini story and there's a very loose overall structure to it. It's very much from another time period. Our science, knowledge, and technology has advanced a lot since the 1950s. But I think the best way to view the novel is a series of metaphors about what happened in the past (such as when Europeans invaded the Americas, and Manifest Destiny) to scary realities of Nuclear War and what the mind set of the people was back in the 1950s. For my blog posts, I want to focus on an early chapter and expand on the story, the telepathic meeting of the minds between Mrs. K and Nathaniel York.

Mrs K above is wearing the skin by Fallen Gods. It comes with appliers for Slink hands, feet, nails, body and head as well as some others appliers. Nice! Her dress is the gorgeous design by Pale Empress. I love the raised surface of velvet bats on the skirt. Every goth girl in SL needs to RUN get this dress! It's awesome. The handheld mask is also by Pale Empress. It comes with a hud to change the colors, and it triggers a hold pose when worn. Her Martian eyes are by the Chop Shop. And her billowy hair is by Exile available at Collabor88. This weekend is the last for both events, so don't miss them if you haven't checked them out already!

On Her: Ylla K:

Skin, Slink All Appliers: Fallen Gods Mrs.K +FGInc. (A Tattered Page)(990L)

Dress, mask: Pale Empress Usher II Gown [mesh](A Tattered Page)(395L)
Dress, mask: Pale Empress Usher II Mask [mesh](A Tattered Page)(195L)

Eyes: Chop Shop CS! Martians [mesh](A Tattered Page)(150L)
Hair: Exile Windsong, naturals [mesh](Collabor88)(88L)

Choker: Silvery K Choker Lace, gacha [mesh](past, RMK Halloween)(80L)

Eyelashes: Gaeline Mesh Lashes Divina [mesh](180L)

Tattoo: Swanky Almost free freckles (1L)

Lip: Random Matters Chapstick - Crush (130L)

Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual, bag [mesh](450L)

Body: Slink Physique Mesh Body [mesh](1250L)

Pose: R.icielli Fashionista 01 (179L)

Location:

Insilico Mars

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STORYLINE: The Great Firebird came, and he would take her away to the stars!

This picture, a retro scifi/romance pulp magazine cover from the 1950s, is my original idea for The Tattered Page Martian Chronicles. The lovely Mrs K is wearing some more goodies from A Tattered Page: The Ylla dress by Senzafine. It comes with main dress and semi-transparent overskirt. She is wearing in her hair the golden spider hairbow by Aftershok. On her arms are the Peregrine masks by Luminary. The right arm is a male mask, and the left is female. For the stylecard on her love interest, see First Contact: Nathaniel York

On Her: Ylla K:

Dress: Senzafine "Ylla" Halter Overskirt, Sheath Skirt [mesh](A Tattered Page)(350L)
Hair Bow: Aftershok Gold spider toy head band (no band)[mesh](A Tattered Page)(50L)
Paldrones: Luminary Peregrine Pauldron  Gold[mesh](A Tattered Page)(150L)

Boots: Bliensen + MaiTai Kosmonaut Boots -Slink- gold[mesh](A Tattered Page)(329L)

Skin, Slink All Appliers: Fallen Gods Mrs.K +FGInc. (A Tattered Page)(990L)

Eyes: Chop Shop CS! Martians [mesh](A Tattered Page)(150L)
Hair: Exile Windsong, naturals [mesh](Collabor88)(88L)

Eyelashes: Gaeline Mesh Lashes Divina [mesh](180L)

Tattoo: Swanky Almost free freckles (1L)

Lip: Random Matters Chapstick - Crush (130L)

Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual, bag [mesh](450L)

Body: Slink Physique Mesh Body [mesh](1250L)

Pose: Del May Alley Catch (past group gift)

The Death of Charity

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STORYLINE: The Ghost of Christmas Future was right, something dark had begun. All over London, those who helped the homeless, cared for the disabled, and gave gifts to orphans were being slaughtered one by one. When their remains were found, they appeared like withered husks much older than they really were. Fear gripped the city. Gatherings were cancelled. Policemen patrolled the streets. Some were even scared to give gifts least the serial killer strike them down too. Who could do such a monstrous thing during the season of goodwill, and why?

Today is the last of 2014. I know you guys have been super busy this December, I have been too, but hopefully you have sometime to scoop up the goodies before ringing in the New year. Pictured above from Gothmas by Gaslight are the Eclectica Nightblooms earring, necklace, and rings. Each item is non-rigged mesh so you can get a good fit. The lovely textured Isadora dress is by Senzafine. The non-rigged Elizabeth ankle boots are by Choas, Panic, and Disorder. Yes, I popped some mesh eyes on the zombie girl, it can be done! These are CandyCane by the Chop Shop. The fur wrap is a gacha you can play at Junbug. The hair is Riko by Ayashi. And of course the Zombie girl avatar is included in your viewer.  The dress didn't quite fit her on the upper back, but for image purposes, it worked out for me here.  The house and furniture are part of the Death Row Humbug gacha at the Arcade. It's great for any Victorian scene, and not just for Christmas! If you haven't played it yet, hop over to the Arcade, and not forget to scoop up all the fabulous gifts under the Christmas tree while you're there.

On her, The Lady Charity:
Earrings, rings, necklace:  Eclectica 'Nightblooms'  [mesh](Gothmas by Gaslight, Cursed)
Eyes: Chop Shop Christmas Ghost Candycane [mesh](Gothmas by Gaslight, Sium)
Dress: Senzafine Isadora Dress [mesh](Gothmas by Gaslight, Cursed)
Boots: Chaos, Panic, Disorder Elizabeth Ankle Boots Red & Green [mesh](Gothmas by Gaslight, Sium)
Hair: Ayashi Riko hair [mesh](250L)
Wrap: Junbug Fur Neck Warmer -Ink, gacha [mesh](50L)
Body: Linden Labs Zombie Sadie - Body [mesh](free)
Pose: Del May Dead To the World (50L)

Setting:
House: Death Row DRD ebenezer house c/m, gacha (The Arcade)(75L)
Suitcases: Death Row DRD ebenezers old chests c/m, gacha (The Arcade)(75L)
Hatrack: Death Row DRD ebenezers coat hanger c/m, gacha (The Arcade)(75L)

 

The Secret of Castle BlueBeard, 3

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.....WARNING: Much Horror in the finale.....

STORYLINE: She had enough of being scared of bumps in the night, ghosts in her dreams, and being left alone in a dark cold castle. She was not afraid! There was nothing in North Tower, it was merely unsafe. Perhaps it had some crumbling masonry? She grabbed the red key and marched up to the forbidden room. She didn't even pause to reconsider, before she shoved the door open. There, with his back to her the middle of room, stood her husband. He spun around and dropped a goblet in shock. It collided with the cold stone floor. A strange silvery substance splashed out. He was pale and feverish. His hair now a deep metallic blue. "You!" He pointed a long finger at her, "You're just like the rest. Worthless! I told you never come here!" He withdrew his sword, and waved it at her menacingly as he wobbled on his feet. Fresh blood dripped down the blade. She gasped and covered her mouth. "You did this to me! All of you!," he roared. "I traveled the world. No potion too insignificant! No matter what I tried, none of you whores could produce an heir." He grabbed her by the hair and dragged her. She squeaked and tried to loosen his grip. "You're not well, my love! What did you drink? Are you mad from wine?" He threw her on top of a pile of slain women. Who were all these women? What were they doing here? Why are they all killed? The shock was too much, and she fainted. "I was going to keep you, I loved you. I have no need for wives or lovers anymore. There will be no heir. I am the heir, the elixir has made me immortal!" He raised his sword high in the air to strike her down, but before he could deliver the killing blow, he coughed and fell to his knees. He began to vomit violently large volumes of liquid metal. Then the tremors stopped and he lay motionless in a pool of blood, vomit, and mercury.

I hope you all liked my twist to the tale of Bluebeard. Don't forget today is the last day for many great events! From Enchantment is the Good Wife ring. This is a nice ring that can fit either girls or guy and has a hud to change the textures. If you need a wedding ring or might need one in the future, you better run go get this now. The Aisling prize is the Bad Wife necklace. Its a key on a ribbon and it also has a texture change hud. This cool sword by Kalopsia is stamp prize. When you touch it, you can trigger 3 animations. The sword comes in clean and bloody. Nice! Bluebeards beard is by Tarnished and another fun stamp prize. What would a gothic villain be without an intense stare? Chop Shop has some nice Watching eyes that works great for Bluebeard. The coat he is wearing is by Peqe and also last day to pick it up on sale at We <3 Role Play. The shoulders are nice and square, love it. Also by Peqe is the fur wrap available at Tales of Fantasy. I got the white one and tinted it red for bluebeard. The wraps come in male and female, and several styles and colors. Over at the men's Department is is nice non-rigged mesh hair by Dura. I love the messiness of it. I got the white and tinted it to match the beard and coat. The armor is from The Forge gacha at Fantasy Gacha. Behind Bluebeard are two shocking Enchantment stamp prizes. The Bluebread Bodies by Death Row with a several wives hanging from hooks. This is really nicely done, if you like horror items, don't miss this. Adding more scare to the scene is Unrepentant's Heads on a Rope. Their hair is used to tie them to the rope. You can edit the mesh for tint and scale. .. Well you guys better get busy! You have lots of places to hit today before they close. Take care, and beware of men with Blue Beards.  Boowahahahaha

On him, Bluebeard:
Necklace: Aisling The Bad Wife [mesh](Enchantment, prize)
Ring: Aisling The Good Wife [mesh](Enchantment)(350L)
Sword: Kalopsia Blubeard Sword [mesh](Enchantment, prize)
Beard: Tarnished Bluebeard {tint} [mesh](Enchantment, prize)
Eyes: Chop Shop Watching - blue [mesh](Enchantment)(50L)
Coat: Peqe Ser's Coat [mesh](We <3 Role Play)(330L) Sale
Hair: Dura Dura-Boy*51, edit tint [mesh](The Men's Department)(130L)
Wrap: Peqe Twisted Stole, Male, edit tint [mesh](Tales of Fantasy)(200L)
Armor: The Forge Beserk Upper Guard, gold [mesh](Fantasy Gacha)(50L)
Lip: Random Matters Chapstick - Mercury (130L)
Hands: Slink Male Hands [mesh](450L)
Skin, Applier: Tableau Vivant Echo - Mortui (dark)(We <3 Role Play)(495L)Sale
Pose: Axix Legendary Warrior, gacha (50L)

Setting:
Bodies: Death Row bluebeard bodies [mesh](Enchantment, prize)
Heads: Unrepentant Heads On A Rope [mesh](Enchantment, prize)
Tower: Poetica Ivy Tower - dark [mesh] (2000L or 1800L)

The Secret of Castle BlueBeard, 2

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STORYLINE: In her arms, her brooding prince forgot his woe. They were happy, and each month he asked if she was with child, but each month the answer was no. His jovial mood began to decline. He was quick to temper. When she suggested he eat oysters, thought to boost male potency, he overthrew the dinner table in a rage, and stormed off. He disappeared for weeks at a time without a word. Each time he came back, she was shocked by how much his hair was increasingly blue. Alone in the dark cold castle for weeks at a time, she began to see shadows moving across the walls. She could swear she heard someone softly crying in the night. An unease grew in the pit of her stomach. Her troubled dreams were plagued with the wife who died. The unfortunate woman was trying to tell her something, but she could not hear what she said.

Kariritaisho returns to BishieStyle to play the Dead Wife of Bluebeard. She wearing an awesome skin by La Petite Morte that I think every Gothic girl in SL needs to run get. It has wonderful red darkness around the eyes for the perfect Burtonish gothic look. Her hair is a wonderful Clawtooth Poseidon's Gal style that works great for mermaids, ghosts, hanging upside down, zero-g, or headbanging. lol In her back is a gorey hook with tattoo that will raise the hair on your arms, and slit across her throat. Both are Enchantment Prizes by La Petite Morte. The Fatima Dress by Pixicat is fantastic and can you believe, also a Enchantment prize? The dress comes with a texture change hud to switch out the upper and lower layers of the dress. Click the enlargement and check out that raised embroidery on the dress trim, nice materials magic! And I love the noose around her neck for a neckline, very clever. Her eyes are Bluebeard's Revenge by the Chop Shop, another great prize. In the surrealistic background is a giant editable key necklace by Death Row wrapped around the oversized Tea.s' Chateau de Barbe-Bleue tower and candle holder.  Run go get the goodies, gang! Before Bluebeard comes back and catches you! lol

On her, The Ghost Wife:
Skin: la petite morte India Bluebeard (Enchantment) (450L)
Hair: Clawtooth Poseidon's Gal : Pack of 4 colors each (Collabor88)(188L)
Makeup: la petite morte Slit throat tattoo (Enchantment, prize)
Chain: la petite morte bluebeard's hook [mesh](Enchantment, prize)
Dress: Pixicat Fatima Dress [mesh](Enchantment, prize)
Eyes: Chop Shop Bluebeard's Revenge eyes [mesh](Enchantment, prize)
Eyelashes: Gaeline Mesh Lashes Divina [mesh](180L)
Shackles: Pucca Firecaster Cold Hug Shackles [mesh](150L)
Pose: PiXel PusS

Setting:
Necklace: Death Row key necklace - metal [mesh](Enchantment)(150L)
Tower: [tea.s] Chateau de Barbe-Bleue flame [mesh](Enchantment, prize)

Thanks for your help Kariritaisho!