Tales to Terrify 767 B. Garden
Summary
In this Tales to Terrify original, Cherry and Maggie exploit a curse that animates their tattoos, using the pain to transfer ink onto drugged victims. After Maggie leaves following a violent argument, Cherry is forced to manage the agonizing curse alone, revealing Maggie’s role in the deaths of her hospital patients. Cherry ultimately chooses to leave Maggie behind, rejecting their toxic dynamic and walking away into the rain.
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Sponsors: Zen Nicotine and Whole Foods Market
Introduction and author bio for Bee Garden
Cherry begins tattooing in a motel room
The curse: tattoos come alive and cause pain
Cherry administers drugs to Maggie and herself
Cherry reflects on their drug-fueled lifestyle
Maggie returns; the process of transferring tattoos
A failed transfer and the victim's distress
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Cherry continues tattooing; the Three of Swords
Flashback: Cherry and Maggie's first date and tattoos
Tattooing the thorny vines; Maggie stirs
Flashback: Maggie's firing and the argument
Cherry considers stopping; the weight of control
A victim dies; Maggie leaves Cherry alone
Maggie returns; confession and forgiveness
Cherry decides to leave; final preparations
Cherry leaves for the bus station
Sponsors: Zen Nicotine and Whole Foods Market
Outro, narrator bio, and credits
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