Bloody Mary's - Betsey Horton

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: 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

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

STORY: A Breath of Fresh Air

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

I look up from my notebook just in time to notice the little green snake slithering toward me. "My, my, haven't we been working hard today?" "So it would seem. I am a professional writer, you know. I don't have time to just sit around all day. I'm very busy...Read More

SCRIPT: The Island of Lost Guys

Posted on September 3, 2016March 31, 2022 by Betsey Horton

On today's episode of Island Hunters... BETSEY: Hi! My name is Betsey! I'm a Writer Extraordinaire from Washington D.C. I'm looking to purchase an island in Belize where all of my Lost Guys can live. REAL ESTATE AGENT: What are you looking for in an Island Paradise? BETSEY: When I...Read More

STORY: Sneaking Out, Sneaking In

Posted on August 20, 2016April 5, 2022 by Betsey Horton

The night I snuck out of Bloody Mary's Bar was legendary. The night I snuck back in was even more so. I was sitting at the bar, waiting for Tom after one of his more ridiculous dates. He had a lot to answer for. Duke had been watching me stew...Read More

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