Beyond the Dark Productions - ‘The Road of Shadows’ - Season 3 | Original audio drama
ashdotham for Susan
Word count: 3000
Role: Supporting
Payment: $100 flat rate
Susan Blake is a resident in the small town of Black Ridge. Having lived in the town for many years, she is well known amongst the townspeople and respected for her philanthropic work at the local homeless shelter, which she owns and runs herself. Considered a pillar of the community, most know her as kind, considerate and generous, albeit somewhat lacking in warmth. She almost never socialises with anyone, preferring to spend her free time on her own.
Unbeknown to the townspeople, there is a more sinister reason for Susan’s standoffish nature. She lives a double life, harbouring a secret that no one knows but her. When no one is watching, Susan can be cruel and manipulative, petty and spiteful. There is an intense hatred inside her that she knows must remain hidden from others in the town. Susan will do almost anything to protect this secret and over the years she has been very successful at doing just that.
- english
- female adult
(Acting innocent and reasonable when questioned about the disappearance of a vagrant several years ago) “Jimmy stayed at the shelter a few years ago. He was a good kid, but troubled, like many who came through my door. After a couple of days he moved on, and I never saw or heard from him again.”
(Cruel and vindictive, double-crossing an ally out of spite. A note of triumph as her plan comes to fruition) “You’ve been given an honour that should rightfully be mine. I realised - while I was down there in the darkness - that I couldn’t let you win. At any cost. And so I came up with a plan that would not only take out them, but you as well. So... now it’s your turn to feel despair. I want you to think about that demon coming for you, old friend. Think about how it’s going to feel when he rips your soul apart from the inside out.”
(Ironic, condescending as she discusses her plans with a companion. A threat looms and she has figured out a way to fight back) “As surprising as this may be to you, I’m not an idiot. I’ve known what our enemies are capable of doing - not just these, but the ones who have come before, as well. Sooner or later we were bound to cross paths with them again. And that’s why I’ve spent so much time and effort to develop these countermeasures.”
