Victory! Magazine, Issue 80 - June 21st, ADD 43 (2243)
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OUR NEWEST VICTOR!
After a thrilling climax, we finally welcome Dominic Salazar to the Victor Family! The handsome and muscular young man from District Ten put on one hell of a show for us! We can't say that we've ever seen anything like him before - after all, how many tributes have we seen strangle their victims with chains, of all things? Hardly any! Dominic is quite unique in that regard. He's sure to fit right in with the legions of equally unique Victors that came before him.
In a brief interview we had with his mentor Harlan Bovin (19th Games), he had this to say: "I knew he'd win from the moment he was reaped. He had both strength and smarts, as well as enough stealth to back it up." We couldn't agree more, Harlan! Dominic was one of the most heavily betted-on tributes. Unfortunately, with so many of us placing our bets on him, it seems that the pay-off wasn't particularly great. Oh well. Better than betting on his district partner! I pity the poor suckers who fell for that!
Dominic is to appear at the Victor's Banquet tomorrow, so if you want to get a glimpse of him, you all know what to do! Those of you who haven't been invited will have to wait outside the gates! Very heartbreaking, we know, but there's always next year!
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Summer Fun, Issue 202 - June 22nd, ADD 43 (2243)
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CORRINE'S LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY!
We have a very special announcement for you all today! Corrine Lillium, the daughter of Carla Lillium from the beloved Lillium Twins, has just given birth to triplets. Yes, you heard that right. Triplets! Looks like Corrine's going to be having her hands full for a while!
Corrine shocked the nation when, six months ago, she announced her pregnancy at the scandalous age of nineteen. Nineteen! Carla did her best to cover it up, but we can't be fooled that easily! Though, we weren't able to figure out who the father was…
Unfortunately, Corrine declined our offer to interview her at the hospital, citing her needing rest as the reason why. Booo! Why she couldn't just have a quick interview to please her fans is beyond me. Oh Corrine, you and your silly old need for 'alone time' never ceases to frustrate everyone!
But all is not lost yet, our dear readers! Carano Lillium dropped by to see his niece and, as soon as the new mother was out of earshot, agreed to give us the details we've all been waiting for! He was even generous enough to sneak us a photo for this article!
[What follows is a picture of three babies lying side by side, each wearing a small bracelet of a different colour.]
Aww. Aren't they just gorgeous?
According to Carano, the one with the pink bracelet is the oldest. She came into the world at precisely five o'clock on-the-dot, just as she was predicted to. This punctual little cutie's name is Justice!
The one with the blue bracelet is another little girl. Her name is Hope! She arrived five minutes after her big sister and immediately caught the midwife's interest due to how calm she was. Apparently she didn't cry at all!
And finally, the one with the yellow bracelet is yet another daughter. She really took her sweet time being born, arriving a full ten minutes after Hope. This little one's name is Charity!
Three gorgeous girls and their gorgeous mother and grandmother. A picture-perfect family, don't you think? These girls are going to do great things in their lives. I personally can't wait to see it all happen!
Victory! Magazine, Issue 82 - August 21st, ADD 43 (2243)
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THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE FAMILY!
Between the Lillium triplets and the Head Gamemaker's daughter, this really is the summer for new babies, new families and new beginnings. And it seems like we can add the Fisher-Jones family to that list!
Carlie Fisher (40th Games) recently gave birth to her second son Davy! She was very kind about letting me and photographer Gordonis Zandry visit. While Gordy snapped a few photos of little Davy, Carlie and I had a long chat about pregnancy and motherhood.
"I just feel like it's my destiny to have a family," she told me. "When I was younger, I had to babysit my younger siblings. I'm sure most people would hate having to do that, but I loved it. I've always longed to have my own children."
It was only a few short years ago when Carlie shocked the nation after her victory by announcing that she was three months pregnant - during her Games! She claimed that she herself had no idea until her medical check-up after the Games. Needless to say, everyone was relieved when little Shore was born perfectly healthy.
Speaking of Shore, he has not taken the news of getting a little brother very well. According to Carlie, he's been throwing a lot of tantrums recently. Carlie says that he's probably just feeling jealous of his brother getting more attention than him. Shore also resented having to visit his mother in the hospital. A nurse whispered to me that he stomped around, pouted, and refused to even say hello! Most parents would be concerned at this bratty behaviour, but Carlie insists that it's just the "terrible twos" and that Shore will come around eventually.
[What follows is a photo of baby Davy Jones nestled in the crook of his mother's arm. Photo credit Gordonis Zandry.]
Carlie was excited to tell me all about the nursery she and her husband had set up! They'd painted gorgeous waves on the wall and made a wall hanging from ropes and shells! It's so beautifully District Four! They were also going to paint the crib, but apparently they never got round to that.
Carlie has also appointed Xavier Walsh (22nd Games) and Mags Flanagan (11th Games) as Davy's godparents! Godparents is such an outdated tradition, if you ask me. I'm surprised people even still do it. But nevertheless, Carlie was really happy with her decision.
I'm sure Davy will grow up to do great things. Heck, he may follow in his mother's footsteps and volunteer for the Hunger Games! Maybe Shore will too! I can already see it now: two generations of Victors from the same family, continuing to dominate the arena. The future's looking bright for both boys!
Daily News - August 25th, ADD 43 (2243)
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A SWEET LIFE FOR MARRISS CRESCENT
Moira and Samson Gold are pleased to announce the grand opening of their new sweet shop Sweet Dreams! Sitting in the shopping district on Marriss Crescent, this little shop promises the best treats you can get your hands on!
From toffees to gum and fruit drops, from chocolates to foam kisses, Sweet Dreams will provide just the hit to satisfy your sweet tooth and guarantee that you'll be dreaming about it for long afterwards!
The grand opening will be on Saturday, August 31st. And just for this special occasion, they're giving everything away at half-price! Get in quick before they sell out!
Confessions of a Nightwalker, Blog Post 67 - August 30th, ADD 43 (2243)
FAMILIAR FACES
Hello, me again! And I've got an amazing story that I want to tell!
I went to the Club That Shall Not Be Named on Saturday night, feeling ready for some action, if you know what I mean. As I looked around for a suitable partner, I happened to wander down a corridor that I was obviously not meant to be in, lol. I ended up getting chased by a security guard and I had to hide in a janitor's closet.
Now that already sounds pretty exciting, no? Well, you'll never guess who also happened to be in that closet!
Have you guessed yet?
It was my friend "Alice", with Chanel Grande and Dominic Salazar!
Yes, you read that right! My sweet, innocent (and really quite prudish) friend Alice getting tag-teamed by two Victors! It was quite the sight!
Apparently, Alice had bought Chanel's company for the evening and they happened to run into Dominic at the club, who decided to join in free of charge! They were having quite the merry time together until I barged in.
Alice was incredibly embarrassed and begged me not to tell anyone - especially her parents. They would be so ashamed if they found out how dirty she is, she told me. I agreed to keep my lips sealed - on the condition that I be allowed to join in.
And so that little threesome immediately became a foursome. I won't share any graphic details, but it was easily one of the best nights of my life. Chanel and I taught each other some tips and tricks. And Dominic, wow, he was really something!
All in all, totally worth getting chased down by security! Here's to hoping I can have some more fun like this in the future!