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From 1950 to 1975, Ella and Frank Foster owned and operated the Elfra Court Motel. The Elfra, named for a combination of the couple’s first names, was the first Black-owned motel in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Throughout its 25 year life-span, the motel hosted entertainers like Chuck Berry, Smokey Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr. and the Supremes. Amenities of its 32 rooms included a private bath, a TV, air-conditioning, daily maid service and wide sundecks. It had a heated pool, free parking and was a short walk to the beach, shops and nightclubs.
Considering that over 100 Wildwood motels were destroyed in the five years between 2001 and 2006, it’s impressive that this motel survived. While the Elfra may not have made it to the 80s, the motel building is still there and still hosts visitors. Up until 2014, it was called the Blue Heron Motel. Today, it goes by the Bright Inn and primarily houses foreign 20-somethings who come to Wildwood in the summer to work under a J-1 visa.
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It’s time to revisit photographer turned novelty chandelier maker, Adam Wallacavage’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1890 brownstone, b/c it celebrates spooky season all year.
Before he purchased his home, he lived in a tiny apartment across the street from famed stained glass artist Judith Schaechter. Her house was his original inspiration.
From there, he graduated to making sculptural lighting, then showing at the Jonathan LeVine gallery in NYC and all over the world.
Unlike Judith’s house, Adam’s was missing all the ornamental elements as it was modernized in the 1940s. It was dirt cheap, so he didn’t have a place worth restoring but a place worth customizing.
He tore down walls and rebuilt the layout similar to the original design, making molds and casting plaster and turning the place into a Victorian style freak show.
After visiting the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, United Kingdom just a few months after closing on the house, he found his path to what he wanted his interior to be based on.
He describes his style as a mixture of the beach towns Wildwood, New Jersey and Cape May, New Jersey. Wildwood is known for kitschy ’50s neon and mid-century modern motels. Cape May is known for its gingerbread Victorians.
He’s proudest of the first room he did, which was inspired by Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” It’s the room that he made the first octopus chandelier for.
Chandeliers are how he makes his living now.
He was broke when got the place, but was able to do things like bling it out in ornamental plasterwork with help from a friend who has a plaster studio and let him borrow from her extensive rubber mold collection.
There’s a perfect long decal for fridge.
Adam says that a backpack vacuum cleaner is the best thing he ever bought to dust the house.
Adam’s advice: Don’t be afraid of messing stuff up. It can always be redone.
And don’t be afraid of what people are going to think. Do it for yourself first and not for trying to impress others.
Being pretentious works in what you do as well as what you don’t do that’s not yourself or true to your vision.
It’s okay to emulate others but always give credit to those who inspired you and try to put a spin on it.
Adam says that his home is basically a show room for his chandeliers. His studio is on the third floor as well.
His biggest indulgence is the second floor greenhouse and backyard.
It’s not finished or really started on yet, but the room under the greenhouse is going to be the seashell grotto room.
Adam’s fabulous Victorian fish tank and goldfish.
Adam’s absolute best home secret is to let your freak flag fly.
If you are remodeling, Adam says to mess with what you are getting rid of, for practice.
What a beautiful back garden.
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/adam-wallacavages-south-philadelphia-home-37137656
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Detail of an amazing seahorse made from seashells, wall art seen at a beach house in Wildwood Crest, NJ. It kind of reminds me of the portraits painted by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, in the sense of smaller individual items making up the overall portrait. #seahorse #seashells #wallart #beachhousedecor #portrait #giuseppearcimboldo #arthistory #comparison (at Wildwood Crest, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGS_-frTvt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Every year, in the summer season in particular, the Jersey Shore regularly hosts over 11 million visitors.
Every oceanside Shore town is individual and unique, with its own culture and flair. However, our story focuses on...
Echo Bay, New Jersey.
Echo Bay is a small, fictional resort town located on a barrier island in southern New Jersey. It’s got a steady population of just under 10,000 folks from all walks of life but during the summer season, it’s streets - the boardwalk in particular - are packed with millions of tourists from all over the world.
Inspired by towns such as Ocean City, Cape May, Sea Isle, and the Wildwoods, Echo Bay is a fictionalized small town slice-of-life roleplay built with a focus on collaborative world and community building through our established businesses, town sub-plots, and forward moving plot timelines.
Let's take a look around, shall we?
Echo Bay is broken into four major neighborhoods: Shady Point, Seaview, Foxboro, and Boardwalk Boulevard.
Shady Point
Though Shady Point is technically only the small neighborhood at the entrance of town, it is surrounded by wetlands that are synonymous with the official residential area. There are also a few hidden homes speckled here and there in the shady backwoods, down narrow dirt paths or only reachable by boat. Twisting creeks and sparse tidal islands make up most of this area. Fishing and crabbing is popular here.
Notable locations: Oyster Lake, Paradise Mobile Home Park
Foxboro
Truly the heart of town, Foxboro is the largest neighborhood with many of the typical staples such as the local primary school, a public park, and Town Hall. This area is family-friendly, with most of the residences being single-family homes or condos. The main road in and out of town, Garden Avenue, cuts through the middle of Foxboro and is the second-busiest commercial district in town.
Notable Locations: Garden Avenue, Town Hall, Magic Meadows Public Park
Seaview
Seaview is a middle- to high-income residential neighborhood on the northside of the island. There are single-family homes as well as duplexes and older houses that have been renovated and split into apartments. The lack of tourist attractions means that this desirable area of town remains quiet year-round, even with the Boardwalk only a few short blocks away.
Notable Locations: Seaview Estates, Lakeview Marina & Yacht Club
Boardwalk Boulevard
The thin strip of streets on the eastern edge of town is known as Boardwalk Boulevard. This area has the highest concentration of commercial property on the island, mostly consisting of tourist-attracting giftshops, snack shacks, and novelty stores. In the summer months, the Boardwalk is teeming with tourists who shop at for cheap souvenirs and eat too much fried foods and soft serve. Off-season, this area is mostly shuttered, with shops and businesses closed until it warms back up again. Though they may be closed for most of the year, these seasonal businesses often return year after year, and are staples to life in Echo Bay.
Notable Locations: Wildwood Pier, Echo Beach
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Unveiling the Top New Jersey Vacation Rentals Tailored to Your Every Need and Budget
Embarking on a vacation to New Jersey offers a delightful blend of coastal charm, vibrant cities, and scenic landscapes. Whether you're seeking a relaxing beach getaway, a thrilling adventure, or a cultural exploration, New Jersey has it all. To enhance your experience, we've curated a list of top vacation rentals across the state, catering to diverse preferences and budgets.
Luxury Retreats in Cape May: Known for its Victorian architecture and pristine beaches, Cape May boasts luxurious vacation rentals perfect for a lavish escape. From elegant beachfront estates to historic cottages, these rentals offer opulent amenities such as private pools, gourmet kitchens, and stunning ocean views. Indulge in spa-like bathrooms, spacious living areas, and exquisite decor while relishing the tranquillity of this charming coastal town.
Family-Friendly Abodes in Wildwood: For families seeking a fun-filled vacation, Wildwood presents an array of family-friendly rentals. Spacious condos and beach houses equipped with multiple bedrooms, bunk beds, and game rooms ensure ample space for everyone. Enjoy proximity to the famous Wildwood Boardwalk, where thrilling rides, arcades, and delicious treats await. With amenities like BBQ grills and outdoor seating, these rentals provide the perfect setting for memorable family gatherings.
Secluded Cabins in the Pocono Mountains: Daniels Realty Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a retreat to the serene Pocono Mountains. Tucked away amidst lush forests and rolling hills, secluded cabins offer a tranquil refuge for nature enthusiasts and couples seeking romantic getaways. Cosy up by the fireplace, unwind in a hot tub under the stars, and explore nearby hiking trails and scenic vistas. These rustic yet charming rentals provide an idyllic backdrop for reconnecting with loved ones and immersing yourself in nature.
Urban Oasis in Jersey City: Experience the vibrant energy of urban living with a vacation rental in Jersey City. Situated just across the river from Manhattan, these modern apartments offer panoramic views of the iconic New York City skyline. Immerse yourself in the city's cultural scene, dine at world-class restaurants, and explore nearby attractions such as Liberty State Park and the historic Ellis Island. With easy access to public transportation, these rentals serve as an ideal base for exploring both New Jersey and New York City.
Quaint Cottages in Cape May County: Escape to the charming coastal towns of Cape May County and unwind in a quaint cottage nestled amidst picturesque surroundings. These cozy rentals exude charm and character, with features like wrap-around porches, lush gardens, and proximity to pristine beaches. Experience the laid-back lifestyle of beach towns like Ocean City and Stone Harbor while enjoying modern comforts and coastal-inspired decor.
Budget-Friendly Condos in Atlantic City: For those seeking an affordable yet exciting vacation, Atlantic City offers budget-friendly condo rentals near the famed boardwalk and casinos. Enjoy easy access to vibrant nightlife, entertainment venues, and eclectic dining options while staying within budget. With amenities like fully equipped kitchens and comfortable living spaces, these condos provide a convenient and economical accommodation option for solo travellers and small groups.
Whether you're planning a luxurious retreat, a family vacation, or a romantic getaway, New Jersey offers an array of vacation rentals tailored to your every need and budget. From luxurious beachfront estates to cosy mountain cabins, there's a perfect rental waiting to make your New Jersey vacation unforgettable.
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Garfield Beach House in Wildwood
The Garfield Beach House in Wildwood is a charming vacation rental located in New Jersey, USA. With its prime location just steps away from the beach and boardwalk, this cozy and well-equipped house is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a relaxing getaway. Explore the nearby attractions or simply unwind on the spacious deck and enjoy the ocean breeze. For more information, call us at +1 (609) 310-3538 .
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Inflation, pandemic has small businesses on edge this summer--PBS
By — Mae Anderson, Associated Press
Economy Jun 10, 2022 12:47 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses that depend on outdoor crowds and free-spending tourists aren’t sure what to expect this summer.
Consumers likely have a lot of pent-up demand after more than two years of the pandemic. But they’re also facing some significant financial headwinds because of the highest inflation in decades. And COVID-19 remains a looming presence.
The U.S. Travel Association, an industry trade group, expects money spent on travel – excluding business travel — in the U.S. to total $726 billion in 2022, up 3 percent from 2021 and slightly above pre-pandemic levels. Many Americans appear ready to spend what’s left of their pandemic savings.
But inflation might throw a wrench in their plans. Higher prices are making day-to-day living more expensive, which could leave less money for discretionary spending. Gas prices are up more than 60 percent from a year ago and hotel rooms and airfare are pricier as well, putting pressure on travel budgets.
WATCH: Americans struggle with the high cost of living amid record inflation
Memorial Day weekend might offer a snapshot of how the summer will go. According to the Transportation Security Administration, an average of 2.23 million people per day passed through U.S. airport checkpoints during the five-day Thursday through Monday holiday period. That was 9 percent lower than the same five days in 2019, but up 24 percent from the same days last year.
Businesses are also struggling with inflation — raw materials are finished goods are more expensive and workers are demanding higher pay. Owners have been forced to raise prices or cut back on some services.
“It’s a summer of uncertainty,” said Ray Keating, chief economist with advocacy group the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. “Inflation is a major worry and tied to that is increases in costs small businesses are seeing from their own vendors and suppliers. There’s a tight labor market. It’s a tough mix.”
Jack Morey’s family has owned and operated Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks, three boardwalk amusement parks along the waterfront in The Wildwoods, New Jersey, for two generations. Morey said the last two years have been devastating for his businesses, due to shutdowns and COVID-19 restrictions and a lack of staff.
This year, restrictions have been dropped and Morey has been able to fully staff up again. But payroll costs and all other expenses are “through the roof,” so he’s had to raise prices. Morey is unsure whether his base of mostly working-class families will come back to the parks because they’re facing higher prices for everything from groceries to gas. But he’s hoping for the best.
“Will people come back? I think they will. I know they will be coming for the beaches first,” he said. “What’s going to happen with inflation and gas, nobody knows. I’m cautiously optimistic — we’ll know when we know.”
The higher cost for gas and other items means a growing divide between wealthy tourists and the middle or working class. At Mansion House Inn on Martha’s Vineyard, rooms are booking at pre-pandemic prices, with most of the summer sold out. Owner Susan Goldstein said her clientele likes the fact they can drive to the Vineyard instead of flying somewhere, despite higher gas prices.
But Goldstein said people aren’t booking as far ahead as they used to.
“There’s a lot of last-minute action,” she said. “People are waiting to see what the world is offering.”
A labor crunch is putting pressure on many small businesses this summer, too. To staff her two Cinnaholic vegan cinnamon bun bakeries in Tennessee, Holly Roe has had to raise wages — and hire a lot more teenagers.
Before the pandemic Roe’s staff was 80 percent people over the age of 18 and 20 percent under. Now, the ratio has completely switched.
“Most of them it’s their first job, but it’s been interesting. They’re eager to work, excited and want to impress,” said Roe, whose stores are in Knoxville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood amusement park.
Hiring more teens is a national trend. According to data from Gusto, a payroll, benefits, and human resources provider, teens made up 9.3 percent of new hires in April 2022, up from 7.7 percent in April 2021 and 2 percent in April 2019. Meanwhile, the share of hires 25 to 54 years old fell to 62.9 percent this April from 75.3 percent in April 2021.
WATCH: What the May jobs report says about the nation’s economic outlook
Some businesses are still concerned about the ongoing threat of COVID-19 cases. Samuel Clark’s business, Broadway Crew, a promotional staffing agency and street team that promotes Broadway shows, is heavily dependent on face-to-face interaction with tourists in Times Square. While his business has recovered since Broadway reopened, it isn’t smooth sailing. Shows still close temporarily because of COVID-19 cases.
“That is a clear and present existential threat – we see events and shows closing and having a week off,” he said.
Meanwhile Clark has had to raise wages, but his staff is being stretched thin by higher living expenses. “For hourly workers, rent has gone up 25 percent year over year,” he said. “These guys don’t have any room for error in their budgets. It’s heartbreaking for me.”
Still, Clark says he’s hopeful for the summer as Asia loosens restrictions, hopefully bringing an influx of international tourists. Still, in April, overseas visitations remained 43 percent below 2019 levels, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Travel from Asia is still down 71 percent due to restrictions in individual countries.
For Austin Ray, who owns Von Elrod’s Beer Hall and Kitchen in Nashville, summer means an influx of crowds, many who come from the Nashville Sounds minor league baseball stadium next door. The minor league season was canceled in 2020, so times were tough. But sales rebounded in 2021 because the restaurant has a large outdoor patio and baseball returned. While the crowds are back, Ray’s costs have skyrocketed. He plans a menu revamp that will raise prices 7 percent to 10 percent across the board.
Retaining workers remains a challenge, one that requires “more time and more money,” he said.
Still, after weathering the pandemic for more than two years, he thinks his business can weather this, too.
“I feel like we can get through anything, because we’ve made it this far,” he said.
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Wildwood Daze - Botto's and the Office
Wildwood Daze – Botto’s and the Office
North Wildwood, New Jersey – Late 1970s
Botto’s
One of our favorite hangouts growing up at the shore was the beloved Botto’s Arcade at 10th and Surf Avenue. It was 2 blocks from our house and was a meeting place for the local kids.
In the first half of the decade, it was a small market full of food staples, sundries, and beach stuff. It’s where we used to go to buy our kites and string. But…
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Beach vibes 🐚 🌊 🏖
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A Day at the Jersey Shore
A Day at the Jersey Shore
Summer is in full swing and what is one of the best ways to spend a summer day? Down at the shore, of course. I’m lucky enough to live within an hour of the coast.
While I don’t usually go to the closest beach. I do usually find myself visiting the shore a couple of times a year. However, I don’t usually go on a Saturday. The traffic driving down to the Jersey Shore on a Friday night or…
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Absolutely ADORE that the Stan twins are from Jersey. You can take the Pines outta Jersey but you can’t take the Jersey outta the Pines
#that New York freakin city babey post is how I feel about Jersey#new freakin Jersey babey! love it there#you drive through the nightmare turnpike into smog hell where only machines and sludge live#like what you’d expect the breeding ground for the grimer muk evolution line to be#and then BAM you’re in a cottagecore wet dream town with tiny little houses all next to each other with tiny pathways between them#they’ve got cute little gardens and porches and the shops in town have so much personality#then you keep going to the ocean and you’re in wildwood and it’s like if Atlantic City and Las Vegas had to adopt and co parent a coast#the boardwalk is ENDLESS you keep walking into identical arcades they never end you just keep going and there’s weird bootleg merch#of rick sanchez smoking blunts and spongebob with gold chains and a grill and it’s goddamn magical#I swam in sewage on the jersey shore once. anyways#what was I talking about#yea I dated a guy who was partly from Jersey partly from Florida ADKKFGL#the world is a magical place. holy shit I miss wildwood#I love that tacky shit soooo much oh my god#the speakers are always blaring The Beach Boys... GOOODDDDDD TAKE ME BACK#connor talks#ARUBA JAMAICA OOOH I WANNA TAKE YA
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I am just now realizing the carnival in the Stan twin kids comic is based off a real area called Asbury Park
(ffffffffuuuuccc... I got a long ways into an answer and it disappeared. Let's try this again!)
OKAY. Sorry, Anon, you get the info-dump!
I think that the Carnival in the Lost Legends comic is likely not based on a standing attraction, but rather on the kind of seasonal carnivals that would visit resort towns in the summer. The Freak Show is set up in a tent, and doesn't seem like a permanent attraction to me.
Overall, I think that Glass Shard Beach is a combination of several different resort towns along the NJ and MD shore. I don't think it's actually based on one in particular, but borrows elements from several. Alex Hirsch commented, I think, on going to Ocean City, MD when he was a kid? (That’s my recollection, although I can’t find a quote right now?) I'm not sure whether any of the board artists or background artists may have had their own memories of particular Jersey shore towns; or whether they were just googling for references and came up with a grab-bag.
But let's go over the probable inspirations for Glass Shard Beach!
First, a visual reminder:
So, Glass Shard Beach has an amusement pier that sticks out into the ocean, perpendicular to the beach. I... am not really sure what’s going on with the lighthouse.
See, from Asbury Park on south, all of the barrier islands / resort towns are flat as a pancake. But GSB has always had hill and cliff elements to it -- like the cave in which they find the Stan o’ War, or the cliff shown in the comic. And the lighthouse is clearly sitting up on a hill (it’s not ON the pier, but beyond it). If that is found anywhere along the Jersey shore, it would be to in the north. (I’ll get to that more soon.)
I have to read this as the shoreline curving out to the north beyond the pier, and the lighthouse is located up there.
Anyway. On to the contenders!
Asbury Park, NJ:
Asbury Park does have an amusement park along the beach/boardwalk, but not on the pier sticking out into the ocean. That is occupied by a building, the Pavilion.
Seaside Heights, NJ:
South of Asbury Park, this is the one with the big amusement pier, Casino Pier, that sticks out into the ocean:
The pier is shorter in the final pic (and I don’t know if the ferris wheel has actually been turned 90 degrees, or if that’s a trick of the angles in other photography), because Superstorm Sandy did a number on this pier a few years ago. You might have seen some of the photos of the wreckage of the roller-coaster, as it was very photogenic.
Wildwood, NJ:
ALSO has a big amusement pier that sticks way out (if not actually into the water; I don’t know, maybe when the tide is higher?), with the big ferris wheel providing a focal point.
Another thing people often point to for Wildwood is the famous Haunted House:
And even more tellingly, the Dante’s Dungeon attraction on Morey Pier:
Compare in the Lost Legends comic:
Ocean City, MD:
It’s not really the same kind of “sticks out into the ocean” amusement pier. But, the boardwalk in Ocean City MD does have its own famous Haunted House attraction:
Here’s a look at how all of these relate to each other:
(Seaside Heights is located on the coast due east of Toms River. And, not pictured, Ocean City MD to the south, across Delaware Bay.)
I can understand why some folks want to point to the ultra-kitschy resort towns like Wildwood as a “location” for Glass Shard Beach. Me, I’ve always figured it was located in the north -- possibly north of Asbury Park.
First, because of the discussion above about how you can’t get cliffs on the barrier islands in the south. And second, because of the strong north-NJ/New Yorker accents of Ma and Pa Pines, and Stan. Once you get south of around Toms River, that accent really starts to fade. Long Beach Island, in the middle there (marked Beach Haven) is the dividing line between where New Yorkers came for the summer, and where Philadelphians came. So because of the Pines’ accent, I figured they must be from the north.
But Glass Shard Beach definitely has to be on a barrier island, because:
This COULD be a sunrise. But:
If this is a sunset (which it has to be), then their swing-set must be on a playground located on the bay, not the ocean. To get a sunset over the water in NJ, you’ve got to be on one of those barrier island bays. (The dock with the Stan o’ War makes more sense on the bay, as well.)
Anyway, we’re getting kind of far afield of the original ask, there! But yeah -- I don’t think the Carnival in Lost Legends was based on a specific attraction in a specific town. I think it was based more on the vibes a lot of the boardwalk-town resorts had. But I DO think the Wildwood Dante’s Dungeon inspired the HELL attraction!
#gravity falls#glass shard beach#meta#the jersey shore#asbury park#wildwood#seaside heights#ocean city md#long post#asks answered
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dissimilant • feral boys + oc series • 1
super powers au
I remember when I was at that age; everything changing, hormones rushing through your body. You know what most people don't associate with puberty? Fucking super powers.
It wasn't a surprise by any means. I'd been raised with the knowledge that eventually I'd get my powers. My parents are both dissimilant, so I was bound to get that gene. If I didn't gain any powers, I probably would've been disappointed; especially considering it's considered the best day of your life when you're like me.
I was maybe 11 years old when I realized I was dissimilant (also, off the record, what the hell is that title? Dissimilant? Like... dissimilar? Way to make me feel normal). I always expected something totally badass. Maybe I would get fire powers and be able to burn things to a crisp. Maybe I'd end up able to control electricity or something actually useful. But you know what I got stuck with? Healing. Of course healing abilities have their own benefits, but I don't wanna end up working in a dissimilant hospital for the rest of my life. I want to be on the frontlines, using my powers the way everyone else does.
The Dissimilant Association of Justice (DAJ) is a group of highly trained professionals who do all the work the government can't capitalize on. This generally is exclusively dissimilant crime, seeing as you can't put someone with beyond human abilities in a normal human made prison. How am I, a healer, supposed to be working as an agent with DAJ? It's dream I had to give up on almost as soon as I started training my abilities.
I hear something buzz. It catches my attention, causing me to look over from my laptop to my bedside table. I've been studying for an exam coming up (for college, not some cool super power school). It's not my phone, so it has to be my DT. A DT is a device you're given by "The Force"; a local dissimilant program that helps youth practice their abilities safely. Don't let the cool name fool you, it's just to distract you from how lame it actually is. The device is meant to let you know current news and information within the community, as well as let us access our progress.
I pick up my DT and look at the screen.
INCOMING MESSAGE
38.987124, -74.811566
What? These are definitely coordinates. I quickly type them into a search engine, my eyes scanning the results. The Wildwood Boardwalk? I have tons of questions. First, why am I being sent coordinates? Second, who's sending me coordinates? And last, when is someone sent coordinates that they shouldn't go to? I live a walk away from the beach, so the urge to check it out is strong... so I'm going to.
I've snuck out millions of times, this is hardly different. Just gotta go through the usual process of sneaking out as if I'm a 16 year old trying to go to a party and not a grown adult trying to... do whatever it is I'm doing. I grab my backpack and a jacket before opening my window, phone and DT in hand, and climbing out of my family's apartment through the fire escape. When I reach the ground, I put the numbers in my phone's GPS and make my way to my bike.
As I ride in the direction I'm told, I can't help but second guess what I'm doing. I'm going to coordinates sent to me by god knows who for crying out loud, this is a sketchy decision and I'll admit to that. Deep down, though, I just had this feeling that I needed to see what was there. I saw that message for a reason and I have to find out why. So I rode down to the boardwalk, stopping at the exact point of the coordinates and hopping off my bike.
There's nothing here. I looked around at the closed booths and rides, the beach only a few yards away. I saw a figure in the distance. It was getting closer, soon getting close enough to be recognizable as a person. My DT started buzzing again. I pulled it out of my pocket and read the words on the screen.
INCOMING MESSAGE
Arrived. Please wait for your teammates to arrive.
Teammates?
The person got closer, now fully visible to me. They pulled something out of their pocket. It illuminated their features with blue light as they looked at it. A DT. They made eye contact with me. "Uh, hello?" They stood about 2 feet in front of me, and I could now see them clearly. "I'm, uh, Alex."
"Alex? Why did you bring me here?" I question. He looks fairly normal to me. His beanie sits on top of his head of slightly messy hair, just a plain T-shirt and sweatpants on.
"I didn't bring you here. I thought you brought me here." He looks down at his DT again. "Do you have one of these?" He holds it up, showing the screen. The same text that was on mine was displayed on his.
I nod. "Yeah... that's a DT. It's what told me to come here here." I pull out my own to show him. "I guess we're teammates... whatever that means."
"I was actually hoping you knew what that means." I shake my head. Silence falls, almost like the two of us are waiting for something. Another voice quickly ends that and grabs our attention.
"Hey!" We both look over, seeing another guy walk up to us. "Who are you?" He seems to keep a distance. He also looks pretty average, blonde hair and green eyes plus a normal wardrobe for a guy his age.
Unsure what to respond with, beanie boy let's out a "Um, Alex?" like he's questioning his name.
"Jordan," I say, plain and simple. "We don't know why we're here. Do you?"
A look of what seems like slight confusion takes over his face. "I'm Clay. I wish I knew." I feel a bit disappointed at the lack of closure.
"Let me guess, your DT got your here?" He nods, looking surprised at my knowledge of what a DT is. "Okay, so we're all dissimilant. That's a start."
"This is epic and all, but I can't shake the feeling that we shouldn't be here," Alex admits.
"Considering the circumstances, who knows if we even have a choice," Clay says.
"He makes a good point," I agree. All of our DTs buzz in sync, causing us to look at the newest message.
INCOMING MESSAGE
3/6 teammates arrived. New location pending.
"What does that mean?" Alex rhetorically questions.
"I guess we're gonna be moving soon." Clay stays silent, probably thinking. "The sooner we have everyone on our 'team' the sooner we get answers."
"I can't tell if I want answers or out of this." We look to Alex as he speaks.
"Something tells me you're not gonna get one without the other," Clay says.
INCOMING MESSAGE
38.977922, -74.823873
The three of us all check the notification, seeing exactly what I expected. I type the coordinates into my phone, the address of a hotel coming up. "It's the Adventurer Oceanfront Inn, a 20 minute walk," I read off of the screen.
"Guys, I think I made a mistake coming out here," Alex says. "This all seems so sketchy."
"We need you to help us find answers. Plus, you came all the way out here, you don't wanna know what's going on?" I push. "There's two more people. Let's go find them."
"I agree," Clay says. "We're already here, we might as well."
I get on my bike, and start my GPS. "I'll lead the way, let's go." Without objection, the guys follow me as I try to ride at a slower speed. "We're gonna be traveling for a bit, we might as well get to know each other." They nod in agreement.
"I'll go first then," Alex starts. "I'm Alex, I'm 20, and I have mind powers, because I'm just so incredible." Clay rolls his eyes before talking.
"I'm Clay, I'm 22, and I have superhuman strength... because I'm even more incredible." I wouldn't have pegged him as the type to have super strength, or the type to be phased by a cocky comment like the other guy's.
"I'm Jordan, I'm 21, and I'm a healer," I introduce myself. "Not so incredible."
"Who says? Healing powers are super useful," Clay reassures me.
"Not when you wanna be an agent." Clay gives me a weird look. "What?"
"Be grateful, you have an actually helpful power. So what if you can't be an agent?" I roll my eyes at his obvious lack of understanding. He has super strength for gods sake.
"Easy for you to say, you could be an agent without even trying." He lets the discussion stop there, looking ahead of us at the empty street.
"I think your powers are cool, Jordan," Alex says, breaking the silence.
"Thanks." The conversation falls flat again, and nobody picks it back up. It's just the atmospheric noises of Wildwood, New Jersey at 2 am. I guess this gives me some time to think about what exactly I'm doing right now.
I'm out of the house in the middle of the night, guiding some random people to a hotel because the coordinates on our 'superhero' devices said so. We could be about to get kidnapped, but also, why would a kidnapper lead us to a location that's open 24/7? I guess we're about to find out.
"So, mind powers? Show us," Clay says to Alex, a 'prove it' tone in his voice. How immature.
"See, uh... I can't really do that." The blonde quirks a brow in question. "It's triggered by my feelings, I can't just do it whenever I want to."
"Lame," He remarks, childishly.
"Shut up, it's not lame!" Alex says in defense.
"It totally is."
"Shut your trap, blondie, you're being a menace," I butt in, stopping a possible quarrel in it's tracks. With that, both of the boys quiet down. I glance down at my GPS, seeing the time estimate says there's only 10 minutes left of our journey. "We have 10 minutes left, I don't want either of you scaring off whoever we meet."
"I'm not scary at all, you should be talking to Mr. Bully over here," Alex jokes.
"I'm talking to both of you," I say, letting out a sigh of annoyance.
After traveling for another 10 minutes, we reach the parking lot of the hotel. We see three guys conversing by the entrance.
INCOMING MESSAGE
Arrived. 6/6 teammates arrived. Approach.
They pull a device out of each of their pockets and look at the screen before their eyes find us. I get off of my bike and walk forward with the other boys. "I'm Jordan. This is Alex and Clay. Who are you?" I say, skipping any other formalities.
They all look fairly normal, although one of them looks like he actually got dressed to come here. One of them speaks up, "I'm... Sapnap. You can call me that." I try to think of why he'd pick that as a nickname before just ignoring it.
"Karl," the dressed one says. He seems nervous.
"I'm George... why are we here?"
I can't help but snicker at how many times I've heard that question tonight. "Who fucking knows."
"What she means is, we're not sure either," Clay says, finally talking to them. Alex seems to be distracted, staring off at a phone booth.
"Guys... I know this may sound weird, but I think we need to go in the phone booth," He says, still staring off. We all look him weirdly. He walks off towards it, me following after him to see what he's on about. He steps inside it, waiting a second, his hands on the walls. Before he can do or say anything, the floor beneath him suddenly disappears. He yells out, drawing the attention of the group.
"Alex!" I scream out. I look at the boys before making a decision. "We have to jump down after him!"
"Are you crazy?" Clay says in attempt to stop me.
I let out a nervous breath. "You know what... I think I am." I jump down after him, hearing my name being called after me but only seeing darkness.
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