Ruby

Ruby paused for the applause of the staff. Even if they were made to do it, it was still polite to let them after all. And with a sidelong glance at Al, she could tell it pissed him off. So she waited a little longer. This next part was going to be irritating, so Ruby took a long look at her team dominating the scoreboard to help her regain her

“This round was full of twists and turns and surprises!” Even for us, Ruby groused. “And we have just one more to offer! This whole round was a tribute to a retired host, and in one final farewell, we’ve chosen to bring out some of his favorite transformations for one last vote! Where ever you are, Colt, this ones for you, buddy!” Ruby made a finger gun and ‘fired’ it straight in the air. A firework emerged from her fingers and exploded high above the set. A hush fell over the staff, as the magic of the hotel enforced a moment of silence upon them.

“Who?” Blared Mallory, breaking the silence.

“Unimportant.” Ruby hissed at her. A few pieces of the firework landed on the nearby barn which, having been made of wood that was sat in the sun for untold years, immediately caught fire. The doors busted open and as the ponygirls inside bolted and scattered in all directions. Half the staff attempted to wrangle them and the other half began tossing water onto the rapidly expanding blaze.

“You coulda let me have first crack. I always wanted to burn this place anyway.” Al flipped his cigar at the opposite side of the barn, setting that side alight as well. The staff scrambled even harder to fight this conflagration as their compulsions directed them to, but the hosts simply allowed it to consume the structure. It makes for a good backdrop anyway, Ruby thought. Al watched the fire for a beat, then pulled another cigar from inside his coat, which was somehow already lit.

“Let them down, now.” Michael called from his side of the stage. Ruby readied a retort, but squelched it. He’s taking charge now, no sense in discouraging that behavior.

“But of course, Boss.” Ruby adopted an obsequious tone, and made a slashing gesture with her hand. The ropes holding Al’s team sliced in two, and the three girls dropped heavily to the ground. The barn chose that moment to collapse from the inferno, and the contestants all scampered away to the opposite side of the stage, huddling at the far corner, as far as the show’s magic would let them. All except for Ronnie, who took the opportunity to grab the rolled up Wanted Poster at her feet and attempt to chuck it into the flames.

“HA! Nice try.” Al opened his palms face up, then brought them together like closing a book. The dirt and sand underneath the barn rose on either side, closing over the flaming wreckage and extinguishing the fire under its weight. Once it was still, Al calmly strode to the large mound and pulled out the poster, completely untouched by the flame.

“You can’t blame me for trying.” Ronnie said, as he slapped the poster back down in her hand.

“I blame you for losing.” He glared for a moment, leaving her there as he resumed the front of the stage.

“Let’s get started!” Ruby reclaimed control of the show. “Thanks to the fan vote, which allowed us to rank the characters and the severity of their transformations and so first up we have… Sarah!

Sarah

Code Injection - Sarah gains the ability to pull one sentence or element from one character’s TF (including her own) and apply it to a different character’s TF (or another on the same character), which will be rewritten to make them fit. The more times she uses this ability, the more influence the hosts will have on how the TFs are rewritten. [Ruby]

Privilege Escalation - Sarah no longer requires permission for her own orgasms. However, all girls below her on the leaderboard require her permission for theirs, and Sarah must award them one at a time. Sarah can, at her discretion, claim an orgasm from one contestant and award it to another, or herself. [Al]

Thotnet - When Sarah focuses on something, she will temporarily and involuntarily borrow part of the brains of the remainder of the harem. The more strongly she focuses, the more Sarah will become increasingly intelligent and perceptive while the others become increasingly vapid bimbos. [Colt]

“As always, these all suck.” Sarah griped.

“Nonsense, these are all boons!” Ruby smiled. “They each give you some power, and it's up to you to exercise it responsibly. Or irresponsibly. The latter makes for better TV.”

“Next up is Vivian,” Al jumped in. Ruby glared at him for a moment. I’m supposed to introduce my team’s options, you moron. Did he forget how he dumped her on me? Ruby’s **** glare faded to a smirk as Al, having started, needed to continue to avoid embarrassing himself further.

“Viv here won, so she gets to escape her Second Place, First Loser problem, but on the plus side - the viewers really seem to like you better as a bitch. So we’re leaning into that.”

Vivian

Purse Poodle - A small cute dog is the ultimate accessory. Both Vivian and whomever is holding her leash will benefit from a halo effect that makes others think they are more fashionable, better looking, and generally more appealing, nor will having a woman on a leash be seen as outlandish or inappropriate in any setting. However, the effect holds only if Vivian continues to walk on all fours. If she walks upright, the effect is lost. [Ruby]

Golden Retriever - Vivian develops a powerful non-verbal connection with Michael, which will give her insight into what he wants. Sometimes even before he wants it. A cup of coffee, a moment of peace, or a three-way, she’ll know even if he’s not around, and have the desire to help him get it. If she disappoints anyone (Michael or contestant), they will be compelled to call her a “bad girl.” She will require a round of fetch or a good belly scratch to feel better afterwards. [Al]

Bloodhound - Vivian will retain her heighted dog senses, and be able to see, hear, or smell many of the things that dogs do: she’ll be able to see in the dark, track by scent, hear from long distances, identify changes in the weather, or even know things about other people’s bodies (e.g. arousal triggers or fertility cycles). However, she’ll also gain an excessively long tongue, and become partially face blind and need to sniff the crotches of anyone she meets in order to recognize them. [Colt]

“I supposed I brought that on myself with the dog treat.” Vivian groaned.

“Got to give the people… Give the people what they want…” Al shimmied his hips in an extremely horrible way, distracting the room enough for Ruby to regain control of the show.

“Don’t worry, Vivian. Everyone loves dogs!” Ruby heard a rumbling in the distance which sounded ominously like some of the Producers about to disagree with her, so she jumped into the next contestant. “Next up is Luciana! Your turn as a cowgirl was quite uncomfortable for you but led your team to victory, so the voters placed you in 3rd!”

Luciana

Artist in Residence - Luciana’s paint set (Chapter 57: The Old Town Road) returns, with a vengeance. Luciana must paint at least one canvas a day of Michael, the other contestants, or herself. Once she starts to paint, the brush will go where it wants and show what it wants to show - which, given the hotel, is sure to be extremely lewd. Whether the image reveals a hidden truth, a premonition, or is just what the viewers want to see is up to interpretation. Once she finishes, the painting will hang on the Hotel wall and prints can be purchased through the catalog. Luciana may also utilize a camera for this purpose. [Ruby]

Going to the Scorecards - After each instance Luciana climaxes or brings someone else to climax, anyone watching or involved will involuntarily rate her performance 1-5. Rating her higher than 3 will award her a small VP bonus and her next climax will be more powerful. Rating her lower than 3 will cost her VP, and drive her to do it better going forward. [The Audience can also vote in the comments. Luciana will be aware of any feedback she receives there.] [Al]

Muscle Milk - Cowgirls are all the rage. During the night, Luciana’s breasts will uncomfortably swell with milk. Her transformation back to her daytime form will not happen until another person milks her. If someone suckles it out directly, Luciana will feel overwhelming pleasure but the drinker will gain her muscles for the day. [Colt]

“At least none of them involve getting my ass whipped.” Luciana rubbed her backside again.

“Yet.” Ruby waggled a finger. “But since you mention it, let’s bring up the one who drove you so hard. She’s got a pretty big ass of her own, if you’re thinking of turning the tables… Danica!”

Danica

[Danica will also get the Bushmaster revolver regardless of which option is chosen]

Misdirected Momma - Danica is obsessed with seeing Michael and Mallory together, and it's making her a little crazy. If she focuses hard on it, she can temporarily redirect that energy towards another contestant, but in so doing it will be even more inescapably intense. [Ruby]

Wake Up! Grab Your Brush and Put A Little Makeup! - Danica is a practical lady, she’s never been big on flaunting her femininity. No longer. Danica will begin painting herself diligently, with her need to look slutty increasing with her doses of the Aroucin. She will also begin to push the makeup onto other contestants, even painting them in their sleep if she gets the chance. [Al]

Colt’s Harem Roulette - The Bushmaster is pushed to its ****. It has one round. Danica can spin the chamber and fire it once, at herself or anyone else. If the chamber is empty, the target jumps to 100VP. If the chamber is full, the target is eliminated. As with the normal version, this must be fired before the game concludes or it will target someone randomly. [Colt]

“I can live with make up… I guess.” Danica grumbled.

“Danica…” Ronnie said quickly. “This is Harem Hotel makeup…”

“Well I still have to sell that nonsense, so if it wins come to me I guess.” Sarah caught Esmeralda’s eye in the audience, and cringed at the thought of what might be in store.

“Allright, enough commercials, let’s move on to the other team.” Al said.

“Which team?” Ruby battered her eyelashes. “There’s an L word you’re missing.”

“Both teams are ladies, Rubes.”

“Not that one.”

“Lovers.”

“Not that one either.”

“Lesbians.”

“Keep trying.”

“There’s only one Latina, and she’s on your team.”

“Will you two grow up already?” Michael groaned. “They’re the losers, we get it. Move on.”

“Starting with Mallory then…” Al

Mallory

[Mallory will also get the shackles regardless of which option is chosen]

Open Your Hearts, Wallets, and Legs - Mallory’s greed cost her so much, it’s time to **** her to be generous. When faced with someone who has less of whatever she has, Mallory will feel compelled to help them out - whether that be companionship, money, or sex and VPs. [Al]

Self-Improvement is Masturbation - Mallory will gain sexual satisfaction from working to “better” herself - exercise, healthy eating, studying, etc. If Michael directs her towards a specific topic, the effect will be stronger. [Ruby]

Chains of Love - The Shackles are pushed to their ****. Mallory will have to wear one of them on her at all times, with the other cuff hanging free. If she ends up cuffed herself, the effect is increased. If she cuffs herself to another person, the arousal effect applies to both of them. [Colt]

Luciana jumped in. “She gets to fucking cum from working out?! I want that one - let’s trade.”

“That’s not how this works.” Al waved her off.

“Suddenly the rules are deeply important.” Ruby rolled her eyes and gestured for him to continue.

Ronnie

[Ronnie will also be connected to the wanted poster regardless of which option is chosen]

Lady in the Streets - A contestant or Michael referring to Ronnie as “Lady Clark” will temporarily activate a highly-formal governess persona who is extremely deferential to Michael, driven to performing housework or other womanly duties, and will feel compelled to push other ladies to do the same. If none trigger this personality intentionally, she will appear randomly. [Al]

But a Freak in the Sheets - A contestant or Michael referring to Ronnie as “Black Dahlia” will temporarily activate a hyper-sexualized persona, every bit the wild stripper Mom always warned you about. If none trigger this personality intentionally, she will appear randomly. [Ruby]

Most Wanted - The Wanted Poster is pushed to its ****. Not only will it award some of Ronnie’s points to other girls, if they see the poster it will instill in them the desire to go get her, hogtie her, and bring her to Michael. The poster will move or begin to duplicate itself if it has not triggered recently. [Colt]

“Do you have a problem with my actual personality?” Ronnie pointed randomly, hoping it was directly into the camera. Al helpfully grabbed her wrist and pointed it to where the invisible viewer hovered.

“They’re not the ones who decided to be the Black Pearl in the middle of a challenge, baby.”

“That’s the name of the boat!”

“Yeah, and it sank. So shut up.” Al clapped and moved on. “And last but not least, earning the strike and the worst transformation - Janet.”

Janet

[Janet also receives a strike and the associated TF: Stay on Task - A contestant who receives a strike also receives an X across her backside. Spanking the X, even if she does it to herself, gives her a burst of motivation to complete whatever task or goal she is currently chasing. Any subsequent last-place finish is elimination.]

Mi culo es su culo - Janet took things that didn’t belong to her. Now her things belong to everyone else. Others may choose to grope her as they please - only Michael may revoke this permission - and Janet cannot complain about it. She does not receive the points if any are earned from this. [Al]

Peer Pressure - When Janet is insulted or praised (“slut”, “bimbo”, “bestie”, etc), she will take on elements of that into herself. The more it is repeated (or if it comes from Michael) it will start to become permanent. [Ruby]

Cat’s Got Your Tongue - Janet will retain elements of the catgirl transformation. She will remain athletic and lithe, and will randomly go into “heat”, causing her to be intensely aroused and unable to speak - only purr. If she ever gets another character’s juices on her, she will clean herself with her tongue. [Colt]

“Hold on,” Michael asked. “If I can just revoke permission then what’s the point?”

“Think about it, killer. If they get grabby, they get points. Remember your big ‘plan.’” Al made rude air quotes.

“It’s still better than the others.” Janet took a quick look at the dark X on her pale skin. “Might even be helpful.”

Michael did not look convinced at this, but he tensed visibly as the final choices were revealed for his own change.

Michael

[Michael will also receive the bow and arrow and whip regardless of which option is chosen]

I Shot the Sheriff - Michael gains a possessive desire to “mark” his territory. Any of the contestants who wears Michael’s cum in a visible place will feel a small amount of pleasure and earn a small amount of points for every person who sees. Both of those effects will fade after a day, until she gets another facial or washes it away. [Colt]

But I Did Not Shoot the Deputy - Michael must deputize one of the girls to represent him. She gains star-shaped areola and public hair and can command the others as Michael does (complete with the points boost) if they have those breasts out. If the Deputy upsets Michael, she will lose points. Michael can replace her at any time. [Colt]

Can’t Take It With You - The girls no longer receive Chips from Best Girl Polls. Instead, Michael receives a chip budget from the hotel. In addition to the usual store purchases of transformations or items, he can use it to issue edicts. Those commands are more powerful than even those given through Vivian’s leash and will continue as long as Michael expends the funds for them. The girls will receive a reduced amount of points from an action performed under this compulsion. Michael cannot give the chips directly to a girl, though he may set a reward she can earn. If he gambles them away or fails to spend them by the end of the round, they will be used by the hosts to buy transformations for Michael or the contestants as the hosts see fit. No refunds! [Colt]

[AN: The voting has closed, thank you all!]