Off camera July 17th, 2025

We open to Mandy lying in bed, ever since she’s helped Maniac unlock that lost memory he’s been having nightmares almost every night. No doubt about that night, so she’s been sleeping lightly that way she can wake up when he does. That and the guilt from not telling Maniac everything, she only told him part of what she discovered when she hacked the system in the security room. She couldn’t bring herself to tell him everything, that not only did she discover what happened to him in Mexico but before that. To make matters worse there was a video for each, her sister’s and Paige Romano’s ritualistic murders and the ritual that brought fourth the DreamMaster. She knew it would be too much on him and she just couldn’t bring herself to speak of the evil she seen on those tapes, she has seen some sick and twisted shyt in her time as an CIA agent but what she seen on those tapes will forever haunt her dreams…it’s up there with stuff you see on the dark web. They haven’t been lying in bed long when Maniac suddenly bolts upright, breathing heavily as he looks around to confirm his whereabouts and Mandy lies still, even closing her eyes to pretend that she’s asleep. Once he confirms that he’s in his bed next to her on his bus Mandy can hear him calm himself before grabbing his phone and  quietly getting out of bed, careful not to wake Mandy and makes his way out. She waits a few more minutes before re-opening her eyes and lifts her head, watching Maniac’s shadow get smaller under the door. When his shadow is completely out of sight Mandy quietly sits up in bed.

Mandy: I have to tell him everything, but how?

She knew it would be difficult, especially with no proof to back it up. There was no way for her to physically copy, let alone send what she found to herself because she had nothing to copy the info to physically, and even if she had it was from an alternate universe and she wasn’t sure if the information would read the same or at all in this one. All the info she had was what she remembered, no matter how horrifying it was. She quietly gets up from the bed and kneels down beside it, reaching under the bed she retrieves her laptop and then returns to sitting on the bed with the laptop on her lap. This was her personal computer but she made sure that it was completely protected and encrypted with the best CIA tech, nobody but her can get on this laptop. She starts it up and once it’s ready she opens a word document and begins typing down everything that she remembered, down to the smallest detail she put it all in there. The only time Mandy stops typing is to either collect her thoughts or herself, a few details she recalled re-sparked some raw emotions and she had to stop to keep from crying. In the middle of her typing Mandy hears Maniac’s phone going off in the front room then hers goes off a few moments later, she waits for any movement or sounds but when there’s none she continues to type. When she has everything that she could remember typed on the document she saves it and shuts the laptop back down before returning it to its spot under the bed, she then retrieves her phone and unlocks it only to roll her eyes and shake her head a few moments later.

Mandy: Oh Toby, when are you going to learn?

Mandy closes her phone and sits it back down before laying back down in bed and really trying to sleep as the scene fades.
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On camera (the end of Havoc)

Tobias has grabbed Maniac from behind and has goaded an eager Jeremy into taking cheap body shots to his gut.  Half the security is either on the mat or have been thrown from the ring and Maniac lifts his leg up behind him catching Tobias with a low blow and he blasts Jeremy with a Fireball.  He goes into a frenzy as security again moves in on him but he knocks them aside, each time having flashbacks to all the CIA and MIB agents that’s came after him. Before he realizes he’s doing it, Maniac grabs Jeremy up and pile drives him into the HWA Championship on the mat.  He grabs his head by the hair and hold the title up to Jeremy’s face.

(Maniac): Welcome to the Circus Bratson!

The scene fades and when it comes back Maniac is sitting backstage with Roderick Sterling standing by, Maniac has the HWA Championship slung over his shoulder and he looks visibly irritated. Roderick takes a deep breath and smiles before he begins.

Roderick: This is a YouTube exclusive, Roderick Sterling filling in for Mandy Banks and we’re backstage with the HWA World Champion Maniac who just signed the contract to take on Jeremy Branson in a Room of Thumbtacks match at Art of War. Maniac, a lot transpired out there alongside the contract signing and people are curious as to what your thoughts on it all is. There’s so much, I don’t even know where to…

Roderick is cut off by Maniac who has placed his hand over the microphone, he’s still looking forward and sits that way for a few moments before he suddenly bursts out laughing. Roderick just stands there and watches as Maniac laughs hysterically before calming himself and standing up, removing his hand off the microphone as he does.

Maniac: Jeremy, Jeremy, Jeremy…you know its kind of ironic and poetic that it all ends for you at Art of War. I still remember a year ago when Matt went to battle with that demon when it had me possessed, and look how it ended? It’s going to be the same for you Jerry Maguire, do you really think that you have some physiological advantage over me? Because you and anyone else who believes that is sorely mistaken, just like Matt did you’re stepping into MY turf and yes it’s not the Asylum but rest assured the Room of Thumbtacks is no easy alternative.

Maniac adjusts the HWA Championship on his shoulder and then continues.

Maniac: I know you think you know what you’re doing Jeremy but you’re in way over your head, just like Matt. And just like Matt I’m going to have to end your career, only this time Bratson…

Maniac snatches the microphone from Roderick’s hand and gets as close as he can to the camera.

Maniac: It’ll be on purpose.

Maniac breathes heavy as he stares into the camera.

Maniac: Stone Cold….I mean Stu-E, nice to see you back after your little hiatus. I do hope all is well with Laney and the rest of the fam, give them my love won’t you? Now as for your rematch…

Maniac claps his hands together as he gives a slight smirk.

Maniac: Bravo, nice move my friend. I look forward to meeting you again in the ring after I take care of this unfortunate business. Now on to the little toad known as Toby, you really tried to weasel your way into this World Championship Match didn’t you? But I wonder Toby, had you found a way to replace Jeremy what would you have done after you found out that signing that contract meant the END of your career? That’s what it means for Jeremy, so is that what you want Toby? But that’s even if you make it to me because right now you have a six foot nine, two-hundred ninety five dragon AND his clan after you.

Maniac frowns at the mention of Draconis as it brings thoughts of what happened to Jesse.

Maniac: Look William I’m sorry about Jesse, please believe me when I say that I’m doing everything I can to get rid of that demon. Certain obstacles keep getting in my way but I’ll be getting rid of one of those obstacles at Art of War, but I will not rest until that demon is gone for good…you have my word William.

Maniac looks right into the camera as of he was looking into William‘s eyes and stays that way for a few moments before clearing his throat and continuing.

Maniac: And last and CERTAINLY the least of my worries, Bryan Deas. Welcome back Deas, so you want to be the man do you? Want to take my title?  Get in line, win some matches without hitting someone from behind with a bat and then we’ll talk. But even IF you do that Deas I’ll still beat you in the end, you’re no different than Jeremy, Stu-E, William, or anyone else who tries to step up and take MY title. This is my circus Deas, you’re just one of many clowns running around for the amusement of YOUR ringleader and YOUR  HWA World Champion.

Maniac takes his title off his shoulder and holds it up high in the air, letting the lights of the backstage reflect off it for a moment before putting it back on his shoulder. Maniac then turns around and hands Roderick his microphone back and you can hear him say “thanks for letting me borrow that and take over the segment.” Roderick smiles and nods and Maniac does the same and walks off as the scene fades to black.
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Off camera

We open to alternate Mandy quietly making her way through what looks like a forest, it’s night time and she has a machete in one hand and a flashlight in the other. She’s not using the machete to cut the brush and she’s being careful where she steps as she gets closer to her destination, she memorized the map of the area and knew exactly where she was going. She was angry yet focused, she failed her latest mission and lost a lot of agents that day. Not only that but the fact that the fake bytch from an alternate universe actually had the nerve to shoot her, luckily it was only a flesh wound but that didn’t stop it from hurting like Hell. She gritted her teeth at the thought of it all but pushes it aside as she approaches the campsite, she turns off her flashlight  and crouches down low as she holds the machete at her side.

Alternate Mandy: There you are you bastard.

She says to herself in a low whisper as not to alert the Alternate Maniac she’s spying on, he’s sitting on a log in front of a fire with a couple rabbits skewed on a stick being cooked rotisserie style. She readies her machete and is about to attack when he suddenly speaks to her.

Alternate Maniac: There you are child, thought you got lost. Come sit by the fire and get warm, you hungry? You won’t need that machete by the way, nobody here is going to hurt you.

Alternate Mandy stands up and walks out the trees still holding the machete.

Alternate Mandy: How did you know  I was following you? And what do you mean nobody will hurt me? We’re the only two out here.

Alternate Maniac: Is that right?

He looks up and for a moment his blue eyes flash red and then just as quick are back to normal, Alternate Maniac smiles and explains.

Maniac: Yes, I am still possessed by the demon but its totally under my control. I’ve found a way to trap the demon inside myself and also use its abilities, and I’ve vowed to use them for good. Sit down Madeleine, let me help you.

Alternate Mandy’s eyes widen and she gasps in shock, nobody’s used her actual name in years. She lets the machete slid from her hand before walking over and sitting next to the fire, she studies him for a moment before relaxing and speaks.

Alternate Mandy: So how can you help me?

Alternate Maniac: By showing you the truth.

The two begin to talk as the scene fades.