This short story is one of my submissions for Literotica's 750-word project - this is always a really difficult but fun challenge, so I'd recommend giving it a go! Enjoy.
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"Thanks for coming in Britney," Martin said, opening the door to let the Hollywood starlet into his office. "I just wish this was under better circumstances."
"Is it still that bad?" Britney asked, taking a seat opposite the executive producer. "The numbers aren't going up at all?"
"Not even a little," Martin tutted. "We're still on track to make a huge loss, and the studio execs aren't happy about it."
"I'm not surprised," Britney sighed, leaning back in her chair. "But what can I do about it? I did all the promo, went on the chat shows, did the whole marketing campaign - it's not my fault our movie's flopped."
Britney was right - she'd honoured her contractual obligations in selling the film as best she could, but even three weeks on from its release it still wasn't doing well in theatres.
"No I know, and you did great," Martin said, reassuring her. "But the execs have decided that we need to try and generate some more hype around the movie. They want us to pull a publicity stunt, something that will go viral, to get people excited and talking about you."
"About me?" Britney frowned.
"Of course!" Martin nodded. "You're the next big thing, the up-and-coming Hollywood superstar that's going straight to the top! If there's any chance of salvaging the movie then it has to come through interest in you."
Britney laughed. "You're very flattering Martin," she said, "but I'm not exactly a household name yet, this is only my third role."
"But the execs have come up with a way to change that," Martin smiled. "As you know, it's the Oscars next week -"
"I'm guessing our movie isn't nominated," Britney interrupted.