During one night in 1920, the speakeasy that she worked at was discovered and fell under a horrible raid. People were injured; some died. Maryann found herself stuck in a back room, a storage area, with a random patron. She was injured, this patron, and Maryann did all that she could do to help. With little options left to her Maryann nearly gave up hope, but not the patron. Unbeknownst to Maryann the patron was a vampire and helped herself by feeding upon the speakeasy worker. While most people might find this to be a horrible experience, Maryann found that she actually enjoyed it. The thankful vampire saved her life and promised to return.
Each and every night Maryann waited for the vampire to return, but this never happened. What did happen was another raid, this one far worse than the last. The speakeasy didn’t shut down but it did lose several workers, one of which being Vern. Maryann continued to work there, her zest for life now depleted due to the death of her husband. Feeling partially responsible and rather lonely, the vampire patron offered her company to Maryann.
This vampire, her maker, introduced herself only by the name of Tatiana. She did turn Maryann, an event which was quite horrible yet well worth it. Once ‘reborn’ as her immortal self, Maryann decided to change her name to Mary Bathory. For a short time, a mere decade, the two were extremely close. They were companions, parent and child and no longer lonely. Yet, as most things are, their togetherness could only last for those ten years. Still, that time rekindled the flame inside of Mary, that burning passion to live life to the fullest. At the end of her time with Tatiana she found herself relocated to Dallas.
Now on her own and looking to continue her wild lifestyle, Mary purchased a bar that she renamed ‘Bloody Mary’s’. A manager was hired to oversee the day to day operations of this bar as she had to do her best to remain hidden. Rumors always would run rampant about the supposed owner of the bar who never died. Perhaps she passed the bar down to her children and they continued on in her name, or those who took over used her name to generate business. The only thing that was certain is that the bar remained opened.
Once the truth about vampires was revealed, Mary found a whole new way to enjoy life. She now could oversee the operation of her own facilities and could offer more of a selection for her most ‘special’ of guests. Now she is often times seen at her own bar, either working or enjoying herself with her patrons. The only thing that hasn’t changed is the rumors. They still spread, wondering just who this mysterious woman behind the bar may be. Just like always, Mary isn’t telling.
