A/n: I do not own Secret window, Mort Rainey, or Johnny Depp. However, I do own Elizabeth Dayne and Mary Haynger. R&R please.

Mort woke up to the sound of someone knocking on his front door. He groaned and stood up. He opened the door, only to see John Shooter standing in front of him. "Oh God, what in all things holy do you want, Shooter?"

"Jus' come by tuh talk. Would've talked to you in yer head, Mister Rainey, but you get angry too easily." Shooter said simply. "Yeah well, your presence isn't very calming company."

"Well then, Mister Rainey, I'll leave you be... Fer now, at least." John Shooter said as he turned around and disappeared. Mort sighed and slammed the door. Moments later, there was a light knock on Mort's door. Mort was so deep in thought that he barely heard it. When the knock came again, Mort looked at the door and hoped that it wasn't Shooter again to bother him.

"It ain't me Mister Rainey." Shooter's voice echoed in his head. Mort stood up and walked towards the door. When he opened the door, he saw a small-framed, timid woman standing in front of him. She looked at his face and her eyes grew wide. Mort had thought that he had scared her until she said, "W-wow, you're Mort Rainey. I'm a fan. I have read all of your books."

Mort smiled and said, "That's sweet. What can I do for you?"

The woman hesitated, unsure of what she should say. Mort smiled at her timidness and said, "Why don't you come inside?"

The woman smiled and nodded. She walked inside. Mort sat on the couch and patted the spot next to him for his new friend. She sat down and Mort said, "So, what's your name?"

"Elizabeth Dayne" the woman said shyly. Mort noticed she was clutching a book for dear life. "What book is that?" Mort asked. She lowered the book and Mort saw which book it was. "Secret Window." Elizabeth said lowly. She looked at Mort and said, "This might be straight forward, but you're my hero. I love how you wrote this book. It's amazing."

"Why, thank you." Mort said. "Umm can I use your restroom?" Elizabeth asked. "Sure, go ahead." Mort said kindly.