Prism Bay

Do you want to know a secret?

How about a skeleton from somebody's closet?

Oh, I'm not talking about the run-of-the-mill, garden-variety type of material. I'm here to offer you the real hush-hush; take it to your grave quality of secrets. You know the kind. The stuff that people look both ways over their shoulders before whispering it to only their closest friend.

What? Don’t worry. I have plenty of secrets to spread. I won’t run out.

Why? Because I’m the Spectrum Snoop, the unofficial secret spreader for Prism Bay. Surely, you’ve heard of Prism Bay. It’s grown into a popular destination with its warm weather, a myriad of entertainment options, and multiple Fortune 500 companies.

Ah, so you have heard of the place. But did you know that Prism Bay is the City of Scandals?

First off, let me remind you again about Prism Bay before we get to the salacious stuff. At minimum, eight distinct residential neighborhoods are spread throughout the city. These range from Oldtown, home of luxurious, over-the-top mansions, to Timber Heights, the next tier of wealth, known mainly for Marble Avenue and the so-called Marble girls, and Oceanic Grove, an upper-middle-class neighborhood. At the other end of the spectrum, we have Sunset Hills, a cozy, middle-class neighborhood; Leary Lane, the home to the working-class families that make Prism Bay run; and Stone Plains, one of the oldest working-class sections of town, which has long seen its best days past by.

Looking to do a little shopping? Check out Shoreside, our downtown that’s packed with stores. And if Dad needs a break from the breaking of his wallet, he should grab a drink or quick meal over in Rusty Harbor, the city’s old port/harbor section.

Perhaps you're visiting merely for business. Then it's the West Bay for you. Grayson Global, Huguet Laboratories, Tower Laboratories, Wayne Incorporated, LQT.Inc., Morgan Enterprises, and Onyx Tech are just a few examples of the businesses here.

If you’re visiting for a bit of rest and relaxation, then hop across to the East Bay, home to businesses in the tourism and entertainment fields, such as the Ravers Resort, the Angel Nightclub, Mirage Hotel, Amaranthine Luxury Hotel, Archer Hotel and Casino, and the Aquacomb. An amusement park is located here as well.

Count yourself lucky if you're around in the first week of October! Founders Week is one of Prism Bay's most significant times of the year. Experience a parade, fireworks, and Prism Pork Fest, our internationally known food festival, which is located in Royal Park. For locals, there is the Prism Princess Pageant and the dance afterward. Prism Bayers are united for Founders Week until the PPP. That's because it's the one event of the year that pits the young girls next door of Hilltop High School against those young heiresses of Riverside Academy.

Founders Week also brings with it an urban legend of an orgy in honor of the people who made Prism Bay possible. This giant, crosstown fuckfest is believed to have either never existed or faded away over time. Efforts to revive it happen every five or ten years. The last campaign to bring it back, led by local legend Hannah Woodsen, failed comically. A mixup sent invitees to various wrong locations across the city.

Bored already of Prism Bay? Well, that seems rude and unthinkable, but don’t worry, we have you covered. First, you could take a day trip out onto the high seas on the Honeycomb, a party boat operated by Captain Winnie. Who owns it, you ask? Shhh, that's something you're not ready to learn. Next, to cool off from the heat, travel to Kaster Mountain, where you can spend your time at the highly-rated ski resort.

If your pursuits are of the academic variety, then drive along the coast to Glimmer Glade for a short hour or so. There, you'll find Crystal Lake University, located along one side of the long, winding Crystal Lake. While there, enjoy camping and nature inside Crystal Lake Park. Although, I should warn you. If you venture too far to the other end of the lake, you'll stumble on a collection of private cabins owned by many of Prism Bay's most affluent and influential citizens. These cabins are often one spot where our secrets begin.

Fine, fine, fine! Stop your gripping. I’ll get to the steamy stuff.

Okay, where should we start? Or, more specifically, which family should we begin with?

If you're not from around these parts, you probably know the Graysons if you know any of our prominent families. They own Grayson Global, the company that makes those nude and semi-nude magazines that you grew up sneaking peaks at. They also produce those racy, explicit films and television shows you binge-watch on their streaming service. GG brings a bevy of beautiful models to Prism Bay while hiring the most gorgeous women to star in their content and promote their other products. And when you mix sexy models with Prism Bay, you can be sure affairs and scandals will happen. Dustin Grayson, the patriarch of his family, certainly has sampled the delights of his employees, considering his reputation as a serial cheater and father of six known children with three different women. Word has it that his son, Peter, is a chip off the old block.

Speaking of secret offspring, that's long been the speculation about the deceased Jonathan Wayne, a wealthy playboy and heir to Wayne, Incorporated. Legend has it that Jonathan found himself between the legs of most of his generation's beautiful Prism Bay women and possibly the one before him. With so much seed spread, nobody is willing to place a bet against him having plenty of children wandering around town. And in all likelihood, Jonathan would be dealing with paternity lawsuits if two things hadn't occurred. First, Sophia Caster shocked Prism Bay by stealing his heart. Second, a car crash ended Jonathan's vast potential only five years later. Still, his twin children, Sam and Skylar, have taken after their father. In fact, the whole city is waiting with bated breath to learn if the latest rumor about Skylar is true. Was Skylar caught in the middle of a sexual act so outrageous that she's been expelled from Riverside Academy? I'm not telling. You'll learn the truth on the first day of school if she returns to Riverside or sets foot in the hallways of Hilltop High. Either way, Skylar isn't stopping.

However, we do know of one scion of a prominent family that has been expelled from Riverside Academy. That's Brian White, one of the children of the owners of LQT, Inc. Brian already had a poor reputation in Prism Bay until the incident happened. And despite his denials that someone set him up, most citizens don't believe one word from his mouth. They think his new attitude toward life and making amends is just an act. However, this snoop knows there is validity to his claims and actions. The real question is, can Brian stay on the straight and narrow until he can expose the culprit? I don't know if he can. His older sister, Rachel, is the life of the party at Crystal Lake University, often throwing small scandalous parties at her family's nearby cabin. Plus, both of the younger Whites are known to make sudden appearances at their family's ski resort, only to stay inside a bedroom with a friend or two rather than race down the slopes.

Looking to avoid danger? If you value your life, don't stand between a Diamond and a Wynwick. Those two wealthy families are Prism Bay's version of the Hatfields and McCoys. And if that isn't enough, the Wynwicks have their own violent feuds within the branches of its family tree. Both families also feature infamous members known for their sex scandals. With the Wynwicks, it's Fiona Wynwick, who became pregnant at sixteen in a scandal by a fortune hunter. Despite becoming the family's black sheep, Fiona won over the townspeople and eventually enough family members to win the chairpersonship of their highly-respected charity foundation. For the Diamonds, it's Harvey Diamond, nicknamed Happy-Go-Lucky Harvey. Too busy chasing women, Harvey doesn't run Diamond Corp; he left that to his close friend, Dalton Pierce, and his brother, Graham Diamond. Oh, did I forget to mention that they gained control of DC by forcing out the Diamond brothers' father? While Harvey might have, too. Being a known playboy is hard enough. It's even more time-consuming to become a legendary one.

If you're a visiting tourist, the scandalous family most likely to cross paths with you is the Ravers. They own Ravers Resort, a chain of resorts around the globe. The flagship location resides along the East Bay of Prism Bay. In a city full of legendary lovers, Robert Ravers might currently wear the crown. If not him, then it might be his wife, Monica Ravers. The two rank at the top of the list of the most desirable citizens of Prism Bay, and if you're lucky enough to be a friend, you might have a shot. For Robert and Monica are heavily rumored to throw swinger parties at Blackhall Manor, their historic mansion. It's an invitation-only party, and the Ravers take their privacy seriously, so don't try to sneak in. Our snoops are only occasionally successful. Word has it that two of their children, the twins Heather and Zack, might surpass their parents' sexual exploits in the future, and that's not easily done.

Okay, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. Where do all these sexual scandals start? Why, in one of our two high schools, that’s where.

Riverside Academy is often viewed as the epicenter of the corruption of Prism Bay’s youth, and there is a long list of valid points to back that up.

Long known as a private school where the children of wealthy and influential played long and hard, Riverside seemingly cleaned up its mess a generation ago. This occurred when Danielle Franklin was caught in the act with at least one teacher. Was it more? Tales often grow taller with each retelling. However, what the general public didn't know was that Riverside had a secret sex club. Each year, a few lucky seniors would be inducted into its orgasmic order. Rumors have floated around for years that the secret sex club shut down. We won't say if it did, but word has it that Ravers twins might be joining or restarting it soon.

Don’t worry if you never receive an invitation to join the club. There are plenty of other options to gain experience and a reputation. Rules about sneaking into dorm rooms after hours are more a loud bark than a strong bite. Only fools or the unlucky get caught. And for those caught, you might end up fortunate if it’s one of the countless Riverside teachers or staff members who like to provide hands-on tutoring in sex education.

After the Dani Franklin incident, the administration cracked down on these unique student-teacher conferences. Current assistant principal, Jack Hartburn, carried on this duty until an unnamed student charmed her way into his pants. Ever since then, Jack not only samples the student body, he covers for other immoral teachers who fuck their charges. However, be careful as for every sexy blonde like Kayla Roberts, cheer coach, you also have a creep like Marcus Calhoun.

Also, if you value staying out of detention, stay clear of Scotty Driggers’ pranks and shenanigans. His father, the governor, might cover up for his misdeeds, but the school needs to blame someone.

And if a young heiress values popularity and a crown more than sexual fun, she’ll love the annual Homecoming Queen competition. Talk about cutthroat; every wannabe queen bee whose parents spoiled thinks they deserve the honor. Nothing is out of bounds in this war for the throne. So be warned if you’re a new student at Riverside. Don’t walk down any dark hallways and peek in any open doors. You might see something that leads you to the nurse’s office.

Hilltop High School might not be as wild or notorious as its wealthy counterpart; it’s just quieter about its happenings. Sure, the public school doesn’t have a secret sex club, but they are rumored to have the Hilltop Handholders, a secret purity club. Why is it secret? Ask Lana Stratton, the daughter of Prism Bay’s district attorney. A wild, fun-loving, and busty redhead, Lana won’t let anyone–-except her best friend, Peyton Tarver—ruin her fun. The past generations of Hilltop had their own version of Lana. That’s how a key party started and lasted for many years. Unfortunately, the roving house party ended, but whispers linger in the air of its return.

And don't think some public school teachers aren't getting it on with their students. They are. They also have more to lose than their Riverside counterparts. It also doesn't help that View from the Hill, Hilltop’s student newspaper, is dogged in its investigations around the campus. The junior journalists have often served as worthy opponents for our snoops.

Hilltop High is also known for the most epic and scandalous car wash fundraiser of all time. Organized by cheerleader captain Bridget Fallon, the near nudity and behavior of her squadmates led to the police shutting down the event. It also led to a policy change that banned future cheer squads from running their most popular fundraiser. Pissed at being upstaged by their inferior rivals, Riverside Academy threw their own scandalous fundraiser under the leadership of Monica Campbell. Strangely, the future Mrs. Ravers and Mrs. Tarver would squash their teenage beef by becoming not just good friends but also medical practice partners. So goes the oddities of Prism Bay.

Note: Prism Bay is an amalgamation of multiple cities and casts from stories on Chyoa. This includes Duskville, Iron Falls, Redwater, Amethyst Shore, Greenwall, Big Lake, and Honey Hollow. If you read any of these stories, you’ll recognize characters but not in the same way that you know.