Short Stories - Betsey Horton

SCRIPT: Mad Dog’s Associations

Posted on February 25, 2018April 1, 2022 by Betsey Horton

INT: BLOODY MARY'S BAR - DAY Mad Dog is sitting at the end of the bar having a drink when Sam comes over to wash the dishes. Mad Dog: So... about that Super Bowl Party... Sam: Oh sorry, Pup, but you're not allowed to come anymore. Mad Dog: Why not?...Read More

SCRIPT: Lisa

Posted on December 8, 2017April 2, 2022 by Betsey Horton

Once upon a time, Bloody Mary's Bar was owned by a woman. This woman is the most badass motherfucker in all of the bar's history. This is the completely made-up version of her life story, as told by a writer who totally embarrassed herself after waiting years to finally meet...Read More

STORY: Place Your Bets

Posted on November 2, 2017April 2, 2022 by Betsey Horton

One not so special afternoon, Sam and The Line of Death are all huddled around the end of the bar pouring over pages of stats. Betsey is sitting on the opposite side of the bar watching them with mild interest. In spite of her better judgment, her curiosity ultimately gets...Read More

SCRIPT: That Awkward Moment…

Posted on July 21, 2017April 5, 2022 by Betsey Horton

Betsey is standing onstage in front of a huge audience, ranting about what a bunch of bullshit it is that she got kicked out of the bar again. Betsey: And then I told the Owner he could suck my dick! Suddenly, the audience gasps. They give her a look like...Read More

SCRIPT: Commercial Break

Posted on July 21, 2017April 2, 2022 by Betsey Horton

Everyone is sitting at Bloody Mary's Bar minding their own business, except for Betsey. Suddenly, she looks up from her notebook and right into the camera at the audience. Betsey: We interrupt this episode of Betsey at the Bar to bring you a special message from our sponsors. The scene changes...Read More

SCRIPT: The Untimely Death of Betsey Horton, Writer Extraordinaire

Posted on February 24, 2017April 5, 2022 by Betsey Horton

Betsey is sitting at the bar with Mad Dog when they get into an argument. Betsey is annoyed so she gets up and decides to move over to the opposite end of the bar where The Line of Death usually sits. Betsey: Oh, woe is me! I really am an...Read More

STORY: Sam’s Little Sister

Posted on January 6, 2017April 5, 2022 by Betsey Horton

Sam's Mom arrives at Coyote University to help her daughter Vicky move into her freshman dorm. Vicky, who was hoping to go to college somewhere much further away from her family members, is not exactly thrilled at the prospect of once again spending the next four years of her life...Read More

STORY: The Legend of Chico

Posted on November 20, 2016April 1, 2022 by Betsey Horton

One not-so-ordinary day, I was sitting at Bloody Mary's Bar talking to Mad Dog when suddenly, he mentioned a character by the name of Chico. "Wait, wait," I said, lifting my hand to interrupt him. "Stop right there. Who the hell is Chico?" Mad Dog looked at me with one...Read More

Overheard at Bloody Mary’s Bar

Posted on November 4, 2016April 2, 2022 by Betsey Horton

One of my favourite things about being a writer is my collection of quotes. I have been collecting them since I was in high school. The following is a collection of quotes taken from my favourite bar, Bloody Mary's. I have mined them from several notebooks I've used over the...Read More

SCRIPT: The Mural On The Wall

Posted on October 28, 2016April 5, 2022 by Betsey Horton

Betsey is sitting out on the patio of Bloody Mary's writing in her notebook. Suddenly, a group of men come along and start getting ideas. Andrew: I'm thinking about painting a mural right here. I have a vision in my head. Guys: Tell us, Andrew! You're soooooooo Great. We love...Read More

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