The Line (film)

The Line is a minor film that takes place at an undisclosed time after City of Rust and Hybridtown. The film features Ponytail, at this point down-and-out, as he slowly becomes increasingly obsessed with a supernatural thrift shop.

Summary: The film opens with Ponytail in a dishevaled state. After going on a walk, he stumbles across a mysterious thrift store. For no apparent reason, he runs across a busy highway just to check the place out. Upon entering, he briefly browses a wide array of items before a brief exchange with the Shopkeeper. After that, he purchases a flashdrive and then leaves. The Shopkeeper then cryptically mutters, "One down, two to go.". Upon leaving the Thrift Shop, Ponytail encounters a homeless man who slams him against a wall and rambles about how he shouldn't cross the line. Confused and unnerved, Ponytail quickly shoves him away and runs off. As the homeless man shakes his head with sorrow, it is revealed he has glowing eyes.

After an unknown period of time, Ponytail darts into the store, apparently to evade law enforcement. The Shopkeeper detects his prescence prior to him entering the store, which unnerves Ponytail slightly. Ponytail then purchases some sugar, citing a newfound interest in baking as his reason. During the transaction, the Shopkeeper starts rambling about Ponytail's dishevaled state and eye color. Ponytail, unsettled by the subject matter and the Shopkeeper's encroachment on his personal space, quickly leaves.

After a unknown but presumably short period of time, Ponytail decides to grab some sugar, only to discover that the box is empty. He then frantically barges into the shop to make another purchase. Despite a cryptic warning from the Shopkeeper, he purchases a needle. As Ponytail suddenly realizes he can't leave the store, the lights go off. As smoke begins to rise, the Shopkeeper angrily berates Ponytail for his life choices. The Shopkeeper then kills Ponytail, presumably stealing his soul during the process.