Pretty Dead Girl

In the offbeat world of Mortimer "Mortie" Fitzer, a morgue assistant with an uncommon fascination for the, well, lifeless, relationships play a peculiar role. For Mortie, the deceased hold a special allure, and his work among the cadavers becomes a twisted dance with the deceased, an unspoken yet undeniable bond forming as he navigates his peculiar life. Mortie's fixation on the Pretty Dead Girl, a beautiful corpse with porcelain skin and raven tresses, reaches a fever pitch as she makes her way through the morgue's swinging doors, and he's smitten. His affection knows no bounds, transcending the bounds of the macabre and into a romantic realm that defies logic. As Mortie's fascination with the corps grows, the morgue becomes the stage for an eerie waltz, where Mortie lavishes love and devotion upon the lifeless beauty. However, this unusual love story takes a detour when a soft-spoken nurse, Lucy, arrives at the morgue. Initially, she appears aloof, yet there's a quiet vulnerability beneath her stoic demeanor that slowly begins to seep through as she develops a bond with Mortie. She senses his isolation, his disconnection from the world of the living, and she sets out to teach him how to love someone who's alive. As Lucy gently coaxes Mortie out of his reclusive world, he begins to realize that his fixation on the pretty corpse is shallow and, perhaps, even unhealthy. His growing infatuation for Lucy awakens a part of him he thought was long buried, a part he'd suppressed beneath his peculiar love affair with the lifeless. Mortie's interactions with Lucy are tender, awkward, and authentic, marking a seismic shift from his former existence among the cadavers to a more genuine connection with a fellow mortal. In the midst of this change, the Pretty Dead Girl, that enigmatic beauty whose presence captured Mortie's heart, remains a constant, albeit a fading, presence in his life. Her beauty and allure still linger, but with Lucy's influence, Mortie develops an appreciation for the living. He begins to see a world beyond the morgue's cold, sterile walls, a world teeming with possibilities and people that breathe. The musical elements that pervade this twisted comedy are an integral part of the narrative, blending dark humor and poignant emotions to create a unique tone that's both captivating and irreverent. As Mortie's transformation gains momentum, his new love blossoms in a symphony of music, love, and rebirth, culminating in a sweet melody that transcends the boundaries of the morgue's haunting halls. Ultimately, Mortie's journey serves as a poignant reminder that love can take many forms, each with its unique beauty, however unusual they may seem. His affection for the Pretty Dead Girl will always remain a part of him, but, thanks to Lucy's gentle guidance, he's now able to find love in the flesh, with all its joys, quirks, and complexities. This peculiar love story is a testament to the transformative power of love and its ability to bridge even the most unusual of chasms.