based off a movie were there are several characters in a locked up house, having a vile on the back of their neck filling up with a liquid as they induce themselves with pain. they have a monitor to show them how much liquid they have to get altogether. the liquid is a chemical they use for a drug. there is a traitor.
characters locked up: Lightbulb, Paintbrush, Nickel, Baseball, Balloon, Suitcase, TestTube, Fan, Knife, Microphone, and Taco
extra important info: this is not the same universe as Inanimate Insanity, so the show never happened. but they all know each other... so that could mean Nickel and Balloon have a decent dynamic. This is also human versions of the characters.
The cover art is mine, human lightbulb.
Inanimate Insanity by Adam Katz
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.