Setting:
Lost Valley, Arkansas, the 1920s
THE SETUP
Prohibition is the law of the land, which means the real party is always behind a locked door. The Double Cross is the finest establishment in the county, run by Charles Sterling Sr. and his indispensable business partner Estelle Finch.
Tonight it's dressed up for a celebration — Lost Valley's own Thea Cross has returned from Hollywood a star, and her father, Mayor Archie Cross, is throwing her the homecoming she deserves. The moonshine is illegal, the jazz is extraordinary, and everyone who matters in Lost Valley is in this room.
It's the kind of night that feels charmed from the first note of Lola Price's opening set. The mayor is beaming. Thea is radiant. The drinks keep coming and the room is full of people who, on the surface, have every reason to be celebrating. Beneath that surface, old loyalties are being tested, ambitions are quietly colliding, and at least one person in this room is carrying something they didn't come to share.
Before the night is over, the party becomes a crime scene. The sheriff is already here — which is either very convenient or very suspicious, depending on how you look at it.
THE VIBE
Candlelight, cigarette smoke, jazz, and the particular electricity of a room full of people breaking the law together
Glamorous, conspiratorial, with an undercurrent of old grudges and forbidden things
A slow burn that ignites when the music stops
Boardwalk Empire meets a Southern Gothic dinner party
some of the CHARACTERS
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Wealthy and powerful, Charles Sterling built an empire in oil and manufacturing. He’s known for his ruthless business tactics.
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Host of tonight's gala and patriarch of the Wathom family. A prominent businessman whose family has been central to Lost Valley for generations.
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Edwin's wife and co-host of tonight's event. She manages the household and maintains the family's social standing.
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Charles Sterling's wife of 30 years. Elegant and composed, she is the picture of a dutiful society wife.
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Charles Sterling's son and heir to the Sterling fortune. Known for his wild lifestyle and gambling habits.
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Edwin's younger sister. Known for her beauty and charm, she moves easily through Lost Valley's social circles.
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Edwin's younger brother, recently returned from the war. He helps manage the family estate.
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A reporter for the Lost Valley Gazette. Sharp-eyed and always looking for the next big story.
Costuming is encouraged — not required. Dress like a guest at the finest speakeasy in Lost Valley, and you'll fit right in.
HOW TO EXPERIENCE THIS STORY
Private Parties
Perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, corporate events, or any occasion that deserves a little (or a lot of) drama.
Public Events
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