Emory Mikalson had a rough childhood. Abandoned by her mother on the steps of a firehouse, Emory grew up in an orphanage, surrounded by kids vying for the attention adults who might possibly adopt them. Her first couple of years there were great, but once she turned six, things started going downhill. Sometimes when she was mad, fires would spontaneously start. Butterflies would swarm her room when she was excited. And when Tabitha Lane made fun of her… well, it’s something Emory’s tried to forget.

Soon enough, people started avoiding her. No one knew exactly what was wrong with her, just that she was off. The bright point of her time in the orphanage was meeting her best friend, Charlie. The two were as thick as thieves and he always kept Emory grounded and made her realize that she could be more than just the freak who scared people.

When the two of them finally aged out of the system, they got an apartment together in Evergreen Harbor. While Charlie pursued a degree in Communications, Emory aimed for a Fine Arts degree. Always a quick learner, she excelled- at least, until she hooked up with a frat boy and found out she was pregnant. Unable to afford both a baby and university, Em chose to drop out and pick up another job. 

Boston was finally born and Emory couldn’t have been happier. She didn’t exactly expect to become a young mother, but it was nice to have someone to love unconditionally and she vowed to give her son the life she never had. And for two years, everything was fine. Charlie and Emory navigated being parents- Charlie was officially dubbed Boston’s honorary uncle- and working while pursuing their passions. Then, one day when Boston was throwing a tantrum, it started snowing. In the middle of summer. Inside the apartment. Emory immediately realized what she’d done: passed down whatever weirdness she had to her son.

Suddenly, whatever free time she had was dedicated to finding out what the hell was wrong with both her and Boston. She spent hours scouring the web and various forums, visiting the library and researching. One thing kept popping up: the town of Glimmerbrook. So, leaving Boston with Charlie for the weekend, she went to the mysterious town and began her search. The residents were cagey when she tried to talk to them, only making her more suspicious. And then one day she was following Darrel Charm when she saw him step through a portal. Our girl was shook. And then immediately decided to follow him through, which would be how Emory ended up in the magical realm, learning all about the world of witchcraft. 

Long story short, Em ended up meeting the sages and talking to them about her experiences and learning that both she and Boston were likely spellcasters. She learned all about the different types of occults- werewolves are fucking real? Taylor Lautner is quaking- and that yes, magic was definitely real, and controlling it is possible, with the right teacher. Emory couldn’t believe that after all this time, she finally had a concrete answer to everything. She was a spellcaster. And that meant she had to learn how to use her magic so she could help teach Boston when he was old enough.

So when Emory heard about this “Sapphopalooza” and that one of the contestants was a witch, she was immediately intrigued. And it certainly helped that she was attractive, too. The idea of possibly being surrounded by so many occults was irresistible, especially if it meant learning more along the way. Emory was quick to tell Charlie about everything that had happened and hashed out the details with Charlie, who agreed that if she made it into the contest, he’d take care of Boston until she returned. So, now she’s just hoping and praying to get accepted. She’ll do anything to learn about her magic for Boston and if she happens to fall for either of the girls along the way and they can accept her son? Well, she wouldn’t be too opposed.

And for some fun facts!

Emory is like… annoyingly determined and stubborn. After a childhood of hiding and catering to everyone’s whims, she realized she didn’t want to be a people-pleaser for the rest of her life, especially to people who didn’t care about her. 

Since no one knows when her birthday is, her official birthday is the day she was brought to the orphanage. But she personally thinks of her birthday as being the day she met Charlie since he was the best present she’s ever gotten. Besides Boston, of course.

Her favorite color is blue.

She’s in love with the song ‘Waking Up The Giants’ by Grizfolk.

When she finally left the orphanage, the first thing she did was go to the lake and swim for hours. They’d never been allowed to because ‘it’s unsanitary and a health risk’ but it was totally just because the adults didn’t want to swim in it. 

Emory’s got a super sweet tooth because they weren’t allowed to have sweet often. Without fail, you can always find something sweet at their apartment and she never fails to make sure the fridge is stocked with chocolate ice cream.

Had a crush on Charlie for ages 12-14, up until he confessed that he was definitely not into women. Died a little inside, moped for a month, then met a cute girl named Grace at school and fell in love. Also didn’t work out, but that’s irrelevant.

She’s never really had a serious relationship because of her trust issues. She’s sort of hoping that by meeting more occults, she’ll be able to find love with one because they’d know how it feels to be different. 

Would possibly like to go back to uni one day? She isn’t sure whether it’ll happen, but she’s always loved music and would love to become a musician, so… maybe someday. When she’s gotten a handle on her magic.

Has Boston ever been to the magical realm? No. Did I honestly just really love those pics so you got to see them anyway? Yes.

Born in May 1st, 1900 and abandoned quickly after, Ross had to grow up and fend for herself from a very young age. She had hoped her art would help her not have to steal anymore, but that was hard when you had to pick between a full tummy and tools plus a bunch of people calling you out for your records. She knew trusting the thieves gang she was with could prove her fatal one day, but her desire for friendship and closeness was stronger, plus, she was dealing with other stuff that at the moment seemed more important. For example, why France’s eyes seemed more vibrant than Earl’s, or maybe why she preferred watching Flora walk away more than looking at Roland flex his muscles. Or maybe why she was utterly and completely fascinated by Beulah despite her reputation. You know, more important things. She had been so much fun, looked so beautiful, even as she stabbed her neck down her collarbone and left her for death after a burglary gone wrong. She was looking out for her own hide, that much she could understand, didn’t mean it hurt any less, though. It was amazing her Elder had found her before the cops, or before she bled out completely.

Turns out vampires were real, turns out Elder was looking to form her own family after hers had been “tragically and unfairly wiped out”. She wanted to do nothing with it for the simple reason she would eventually find herself around many, but she had honor, Ross knew she owed her life, and so, she stayed. For years she stayed, even if her Elder’s own reputation made her enemies that weren’t even her own.

Many, many years had passed since then, slowly but surely, the walls she built slowly lowered as she honed her skills. She can’t seem to be able to take the last step, though, both in the professional and love department. Something seems to be getting in the way and she can’t pinpoint what. That’s when she came across this opportunity, figuring she had nothing to lose but to learn. Even if she was to leave without a girl by her side to cherish, she hopes to figure out what she wants thanks to the experience.

More about Ross:

She’s primarily interested in Nichole, but she ain’t gonna lie Justine seems cool too.

Was turned at the age of 23 years old.

Hobbies include weightlifting, painting miniatures and homebrewing.

Her last “serious” relationship was 28 years ago.

Never really had a pet.

Fun fact: she’s tone deaf, doesn’t hate electronics but also doesn’t love ‘em.

Power Absorption is her special ability.

Being a bouncer is only a side job to support herself. She’s circled between many different security jobs like that, bodyguard, etc. (She’s really sought out, funny enough).

What she’s truly passionate about is painting. She tries to be humble about it but she’s certainly talented, not many people know about it, and the ones that do were caught by surprise, much to Ross’s confusion (sometimes the random lack of awareness of her own appearance is rather comedic). She knows she has set herself back though.

Personality wise, she plays up by her image as a way to protect herself, but she’s not what meets the eye; protective but low-key and laid-back, quick to grin and laugh but not one to shout jokes or happiness. More than willing to whisper a hilarious comment to the ear to the person closest to her, it wouldn’t be strange for you to find yourself going into a giggling fit at the most inappropriate moments. All that needs to happens is for her to warm up to you.

When she takes things seriously though, a lack of the same treatment to the subject on hand coming from the other party will certainly grate her gears. Which may be confusing sometimes since she doesn’t entertain anything that doesn't entertain her, making her seem lazy at times.

She may know it’s naive to put her hands into the fire for someone again, but she wishes she can do so again.

Things she’s good at: reading body language, being trustworthy, lots of hands-on expressions of affection,staring contests, guitar fucking hero.

First up, Katt Eason!

|| 22 || Lesbian || Human || Interested in Nichole || She/Her ||

|| Spellcraft and Sorcery || Goofball || Self-Assured || Perfectionist ||

Katt and her family have always been interested in the occult, just in very different ways. While her family was obsessed with tracking them down to destroy them, Katt wants to become one. When Katt was eight, she met her childhood best friend, Serena. They were having a playdate at Serena’s house when Serena slipped up and accidentally used magic in front of Katt. Katt was both terrified and amazed, and the next year of their friendship was good, but filled with turmoil as Katt’s family told her about how horrible occults were. But when she was around Serena and got to witness her performing magic, Katt couldn’t help but want to do the same. 

But one day, Katt’s mom showed up early to pick her up and witnessed Serena performing magic while Katt was in another room. Katt was immediately dragged home and locked in her room while Katt’s mother talked to the rest of their family and began their preparations. Katt managed to sneak out of her room and call Serena’s family, giving them a warning as to what was coming. 

Serena and her family managed to flee the city before Katt’s family could attack them. And since Katt hadn’t been there when Serena performed magic, she was able to convince her family that she had no idea that her best friend was a witch. Ever since then, her family has kept a close eye on her and have tried their best to teach her their ways. And while Katt has let them believe she’s completely ready to hunt- and kill- the occult, Katt’s finally broken away from her family for her own “hunt”. As in, a hunt for a way to become a witch. She’s accepted the fact that she’ll be labeled a traitor and won’t be able to see her family again, but to her, the price is worth it. Once she has magic, she’ll be able to use it against the very same people who raised her. 

But why does she want to be on the Bachelorette? Well, first of all, she’s very very gay for Nichole. Like, dear god, she’s so attracted to her it hurts. And second of all, maybe by being around a ton of occults, she could find out the secret to becoming a witch.

Katt grew up with money. Like, her family lives in a huge mansion that can fit her sister, two brothers, mom and dad, aunt and uncle, and their two kids. Their family has been hunting the occult for decades and the family members who don’t usually fall into the family business: making and selling weapons. So, you know. Fun. 

Her favorite song is “I Didn’t Just Kiss Her” by Jen Foster.

Her first crush was on Serena, but it was definitely a puppy love/admiration kind of crush.

Because she was being trained to kill occults throughout most of her life, Katt knows a lot about most occults. And along the same vein, she was never allowed to date until she finished her training, so she’s only been free to date for two years. 

She hasn’t been in a serious relationship, but she’s done some random hookups. 

When she isn’t searching or training, Katt loves to sit down with a sappy romance novel and some hot chocolate, but she’d never let anyone knows. If anyone asks, her favorite genre is mysteries.

She usually gets cash by pick-pocketing people and running scams, along with occasionally working odd jobs as she travels.

And next up is Elisha Clark!

|| 24 || Pansexual || Vampire || Interested in Either || She/Her ||

|| Master Vampire || Ambitious || Hot-Headed || Jealous ||

Elisha Clark grew up in 1900s London, England, the daughter of a merchant and his trophy wife. Elisha was greatly loved by her parents, given that she and her brother, Larkin, were the only ones to survive to adulthood out of their four siblings. Elisha was married to a wealthy man at 19, but they were never really in love. Elisha was secretly having an affair with a servant at her family home, Victoria, 

One night, Elisha wasn't subtle enough and her husband witnessed her and Victoria together. He was enraged and attacked her. Victoria fought him off and killed him, but when she came back, Elisha was near death. So Victoria did the only thing she could do for her beloved: turned her. 

When Elisha awoke, alive and healed, she was shocked. Especially when Victoria told her that she was a vampire and had turned Elisha. It took Elisha awhile to get over that fact, especially when paired with the news that the police believed she had murdered her husband. Elisha and Victoria fled to the United States, leaving behind their lives in London. Elisha was heartbroken from leaving her family, but it had to be done. 

And now, to cover about 100 years of her life in a paragraph: she and Victoria were happy together for a few decades, but as the years passed they began to realize that they were falling out of love. They broke up amicably and are still friends. Elisha has protested in most huge civil marches and was one of the first women to join Harvard when women were allowed enroll. She loves trying out new things, whether it's getting a degree in a new major and getting a new job or playing around with somebody's heart. So when she heard through the grapevine that there was a Bachelorette challenge with two verified hotties, Elisha was definitely down. Life’s been getting a little boring lately, so why not shake it up?

Elisha's favorite career was being a lawyer in San Myshuno. She stuck with that one until it got too hard to hide the fact that she wasn't aging. 

She’s got a pretty ecletic taste in music, but she’ll always have a soft spot for jazz.

Her birth name is Elsie Fredrick. She was named after her maternal grandmother. She changes it every once in a while to cover her tracks, but her first name always starts with an E in an effort to stay close to her heritage.

She never saw her parents again after she fled London, but she went back to see her brother on his deathbed. It was probably the hardest moment of her life. 

She’s still got a faint British accent, but when she’s upset it tends to intensify.

Her favorite quote is from Emma Watson: “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do, or cannot achieve. Just don’t allow it. It’s wrong. It’s so wrong. Be what you want to be- and prove them wrong.” After she escaped her husband, Elisha was determined to never be controlled by someone else ever again. Now, she’s strong and independent and does whatever the hell she wants to do.