The Liars Club

This article is about the novel's second chapter. For the libertarian group, see Liars Club.

"Trust is hard to come by. That’s why my circle is small and tight. I’m kind of funny about making new friends".- Eminem

The Liars Club is the second chapter of Don't Let the Darkness Consume You.

Synopsis
Mary Jane begins her life renewal by meeting the Liars Club. A new bond is created, while the darkness looms.

June 27th, 1984 - 8:00 pm Pacific Time at the Night Ridin’ Bar, San Francisco, California
During the night in San Francisco, Mary Jane Fitzgerald walks down the streets to find the Night Ridin' Bar. She identifies a colorful red, turquoise, and purple neon-lighted building, with chopper motorcycles as adornments near the entrance, while taking a look at the Liars Club invitation card. Mary Jane silently concluded that the building she is next to is the Night Ridin’ Bar, and went to the interior of the bar. She sighted a lot of interesting neon signs, extravagant ornaments, while hearing "Carry On, Wayward Son" by Kansas, and was welcomed by the bartender in turn, with the name tag saying “Jacob”. Mary Jane asks the bartender for a whiskey bottle named "Le Dear Janet", which honored her family lineage. After buying two bottles with a discount, Mary Jane sights the Liars Club playing Poker in the terrace of the bar. During the game, Jay Ambrose, Casey Lombardi, and Ashley Murray make their bets, while Shawn Reynolds and William Sullivan fold, while Kenneth Palmer was working in the grill. The bet was won by Casey after Jay anxiously bluffed. William taunts Jay for losing big, but Mary Jane approaches the club members to calm the heat. The Liars Club easily recgonize her and proceed greet and welcome her to the Liars Club. They explain their quest further more, telling Mary Jane that they have bad reputation in society because of the conservative system that society has imposed.

Quotes

 * Casey Lombardi to Jay Ambrose: "I'm always all-in, to play all-out".