Horror Hostess
Cassie Nova was more than a typical horror hostess on television. Her weekly Saturday night show was based out of Kansas City and she quickly earned a following. Males of all ages enjoyed watching the slender woman with long black hair and pale skin. She wore the usual goth girl getup: black lace bustier and tight fitting black jeans. Her makeup consisted mostly of black lipstick and black eye shadow. Like most of her fans, I placed her age anywhere from twenty-five to thirty.
I had been a fan ever since she first premiered last October. She would introduce a low-budget horror movie in a room that looked more like a crypt. She would rise out of a coffin and make snide remarks about the movie. Cassie Nova would appear during the commercial breaks to poke fun of the previous scene. Finally, she would appear after the movie was over to provide more creepy humor. I had seen all the horror movies before but I would watch them again just to get a glimpse of her.
The horror hostess started a contest last August and I found myself entering. The third prize would be a signed poster while the second prize would be a DVD of her show. I wanted the first prize because it provided the winner a chance to meet her and be on her live show for Halloween. The rules were pretty simple: make a video of yourself hosting a horror movie.
I spent a month making my video even though I had my doubts about winning. The contest was open to every one and I expected my chances were slim because I expected several more talented people would enter. I basically did a hunchbacked assistant routine. I sent a copy of the video tape in and continued to enjoy her show.
I was surprised when I received a phone call in the middle of October announcing that I had won first place in the contest. We made arrangements for me to show up at the studio Halloween night since her shows were taped live. I was told to be in character and wear the same costume that I did in the video. I couldn't believe that I was going to meet the horror hostess and be on her show.
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