Starlit Avenue

Welcome to Starlit Avenue! We are an 18+ account-per-player forum roleplay, focused on a supernatural community in the Pacific Northwest. We are a slice-of-life style roleplay focusing on interpersonal drama and the struggles that come with being a discreet community of supernatural beings living in close proximity to mundane humans. To see more of what we have to offer, check out our guidebook, linked at the top of the site.

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Want to note something that was reported to the police? Want to mention a rumor that would be circling? This is the place! Whether it's gossip, news, or something more serious, please be clear about what is being spread. What's the information? Who would be hearing it? And if it's related to a specific thread, please link the thread so people can read for more context.

NEW: Do you want to see how things might play out based on what's happening in your characters story? Do you think it might make an interesting jumping off point for a site plot?

When posting a rumor or event, please mention that you're okay with the staff using it as part of a plot. Not every post may end up as one, but staff will use happenings as springboards with player permission.
 
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Those who have a finger on the pulse of demonic politics will have heard the news about a little territory in Hell called Hangman's Cross. A County in the classical sense, rulership over the territory changed late this weekend when Dahlia Black, daughter of Chloe Black, issued a formal and in poor taste challenge to the now-former Count.

The duel was, by all accounts, a shitshow. Talk among travelers between domains can't help but mention her 'unncessary roughness' and the tragic way the Count died. Rumor also has it that immediately after the duel, the Count's son attempted to kill Ms. Black in retaliation for his father's death, and was immediately imprisoned and/or killed. Other rumors abound, including are that he went into hiding to plot a coup of his own. Several denizens of the Cross are not particularly happy with the abrupt change in leadership, but only time will tell what happens next.
 
A strange happening made the local news: A tourist crashed her car on the way up the road to Polaris Pass. Despite the state of the car—completely totaled—and some strong suspicions she was driving drunk, due in part to the late hour—she was found unharmed a few feet away from the car, having been launched during the crash.

Some people might have seen the car on their way back into Polaris Pass—it was wrecked.
 
Polaris Pass police are searching for June Vees, 43, who is believed to have gone missing in town sometime in the past few days. June was in a car accident on the 7th, but walked away unharmed. She was seen multiple times around town in the following days, but was reported to be acting strangely. Her family has not had contact with her, and her whereabouts are unknown. The police suspect that her accident may have caused head trauma that wasn't identified at the scene.
 
A picture has been circulating around through the internet, social media, and news outlets all over. It is one taken from one of BubbleGum Bee's shows on her ill-fated tour. It appears to be that a fan managed to capture the pop-star holding hands and kissing someone. They appear to have darker brown hair, possibly gauged or pierced ears, and tattoos. Wanna-Bees and all matter of people are now on the search for who this mystery person is. Bee's agent and lawyers are working desperately to bury the picture.

[ Attached to any article or video would be a picture of Bee backstage, holding both hands and kissing an unidentified person. The person is clearly trespassing and the picture taken with no knowledge from either party pictured. Those that know him, might recognize Dorian as the person kissing BubbleGum Bee.]

(Am ok with this being used by staff)
 
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Corrine Belmont, a recent visitor to Polaris Pass, has been admitted to the hospital following an incident of unknown cause. According to eyewitness testimony, Ms. Belmont was in the Last Stop when she abruptly started walking towards a wall with no door. When she couldn't exit the building through this wall, she convulses and passed out. She is currently comatose with no response to stimuli around her.
 
Greetings. I come bearing both Lore and a Happening/News Story, totally and definitely unconnected. . . . . And both written like news articles!

TL;DR:
NEWS:
A local “haunted house” was demolished overnight, despite some controversies surrounding the dangerous site. The new owner is returning Polaris native and successful estate developer, Richard McCohen, who is a descendent of the original owners and wishes to return the estate to its former dignity.

LORE: The story of a 1986 cold case surrounding a native of Polaris Pass— Annelise Valeria Bellefiore, an 18-year-old flute-playing child prodigy who went missing the night of her senior prom. The story is sometimes featured as a part of local spook lore or discussed among cold case enthusiasts.

Permissions: Anyone can know about anything in the articles. Staff— Feel free to use these for any sorts of plots that may benefit the site, but please run the premises by me first if so. <3

It Happened Overnight: The Surprising Demolition of Spooky Local Landmark
A local “landmark,” located in a secluded, overgrown estate somewhere between Salem and Polaris Pass, was suddenly demolished over the course of Monday night, 8/8/22. The landmark in question was an old, massive Victorian, known to be in a state of intense and progressive disrepair. The mansion was abandoned in the 60s, with the death of its final lasting tenant, and purportedly “haunted” by on-brand locals, delinquent trespassers, and even a few potential buyers since the late 80s to early 90s. It has even been featured in a few paranormal forums and vlogs, but repeated equipment failure led to a lack of footage and a quiet rumble of rumors.

The site had been a source of controversy for many years, as various groups attempted to stake claim over the progressively-disrepaired house: historical preservation activists vs developers, tourism benefactors vs concerned parents, hopeful real estate agents vs potential buyers who consistently backed out of the deals.

It seems the dispute was settled in secret, amid the chatter, when successful estate developer and Polaris native Richard McCohen, age 60, purchased the site with the intent to rebuild.

“The house was built by my many-greats grandfather [...] It was such a great pride for my family,” stated McCohen. “When my father’s grandfather died, well, we just didn’t have the funds, but the shadow of that house has caused me great sorrow for decades.”

McCohen went on to explain his plans to rebuild the estate into a modernized version of its former glory, and to return to Polaris Pass in his upcoming retirement to reside there permanently.

“I’ve been away for so long… It’s just time to come home.”


Oh, Nellie: The Unsolved Tragedy of Polaris Prodigy, Annelise Valeria Bellefiore
Annelise Valereia Bellefiore, known affectionately as Nell, was a young woman with a bright future. She was a Polaris native, born in the year 1966, and her parents were successful first-generation Italian-American composer Giovanni Luca Bellefiore and renowned French-American flutist Anna Sophia Lavigne-Bellefiore.

Annelise rose to childhood stardome, known for her beauty, kindness, and indisputable talent beginning at the age of 4. Though the broad fame was fleeting, as fame tends to be, it gained her industry and name recognition, and helped catapult her towards a musical future. Annelise occasionally appeared in magazines and talk shows, and more often played in adult orchestras and even as a soloist in Carnegie Hall. By the end of her career, she was to be a star in the world of classical music…

Then, in May 1984, on the night of her senior prom, Annelise disappeared.

The young musician was last seen fleeing the gymnasium in distress, shortly following her coronation as Prom Queen. Investigations turned up several suspects, many close to Annelise, and it was eventually revealed she had been stalked by an unknown figure for some time. There was also a small scandal regarding the revealed kiss between Nell and her best friend, earlier that night. However, the trail ended here. No conviction was ever made, and no evidence — aside from a single damning molar, towns away — was ever found.

Over the last 40 years, the case has been marked open and inactive, and has fallen into the grooves as a subject of interest among conspirators and cold case enthusiasts. It is also sometimes cited as a potential hate crime. Nell’s story occasionally appears in local spook-lore, adding to the supernatural reputation of Polaris Pass and surrounding.
 
Dramatic family problems in the Renault household

A rumor is spreading through town, and especially the students, teachers, and parents of Cordelia S. Moore high school. Heathcliff Renault, one of the Renault brothers and son of the man who owns that one car dealership, has run away from home. His parents have been asking all of his known friends' parents for information about his whereabouts. A police report was filed, and then tentatively canceled when it became clear Heathcliff was staying at an unknown friend's home.

Some members of the local supernatural community might know that Heather, a trans girl, is now staying at Chloe Black's home after running away from her parents. Chloe isn't advertising the fact, but it's a tight-knit community. Word travels.

There aren't many people who know both sides of this story yet. Fewer still have connected the dots.

(I cant imagine how site staff would springboard off this, but if ur really feeling it, go wild lmao)
 
Large explosion heard outside of town

Several reports came in to emergency services of a large explosion late at night. Rumors have it that some form of a shooting star was seen just before the explosion that cleared a large section of the woods. Thankfully no ensuing fire was caused and authorities have stated the cause as a meteorite. It's rare that one survives it's entry, but it's not unheard of. Authorities have roped off the area for the time being till they can make sure it is safe and the scientific community has collected anything they need.

(OOC: Relates to Alyx's arrival on planet and Polaris Pass. Alyx spent the night collecting the remains and hiding them in a cave somewhere off in the woods he found. Am fine with event being used however by staff.)
 
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A Mysterious Glade out in the forest

A strange new hedge wall cuts off a small section of forest that butts up against the mountain. Maybe half a football field's worth of space. There is no apparent designated entrance into the space behind the wall, but the sound of running water and an enticing sweet aroma often associated with fruits permeates the area. Those who would find themselves out and about deep in the forest frequently, or maybe out exploring due the recent explosion/'meteor' might run into the Glade.

For those who find their way inside, they would find a variety of non-natural fruit producing plants, some of which bear interesting effects when eaten.

Who can know: Anyone who actively explores following the explosion in the post above, Characters who spend considerable amounts of time out deep in the woods, or werewolf esque characters whose sense of smell could lead them to it.

Staff can feel free to use this as plot fodder, and anyone who wants to run something with this feel free to DM me and we can work something out. For reference, this glade is directly tied to my Character Yuto.
 
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