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Beanpie: The Bootleg Hustler
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Beanpie is an ongoing weekly eStory written by Shaun Bolden and illustrated by Jamiah Calvin. The plot follows Randolph Ethelwood (Beanpie) in his quest to become "The Ultimate Hustler". No one else seems interested in his ideas, but Beanpie believes in himself, as well as in his "shams". While trying to sell his products he finds himself in comical situations. This series has been running independently since February 11th, 2009 then published in eXcape your matriX. In May of 2009, a Beanpie site was created: Beanpie's Site

Setting
Beanpie starts out locally in the suburbs of Connecticut. He is lives with his girlfriend Lisa, and his little brother James Ethelwood (Tailgate). With a cast of various characters, Beanpie begins to try and sell his merchandise locally.

Characters
Randolph Ethelwood (Beanpie): He is the focus of the story. A very self-confident "businessman" that refuses to work for anyone else. Armed with a very bad English accent, He often gets into arguments with his little brother "Tailgate". He also has a habit of calling his best friend Shaun "Ice Juicy" even though Shaun hates this monicker.

Shaun (Ice Juicy): Beanpie's best friend and neighborhood mailman. He is a very mello guy who just wants to do his job and go about his business. He often finds himself rescuing Beanpie from messes he has gotten himself into.

Lisa: Beanpie's girlfriend. Her occupation is unknown. She is always there whne Beanpie needs her, but she let's him know she wants him to get a real job. She keeps Beanpie focused and grounded.

James Ethelwood (Tailgate): Beanpie's little brother. He has a very smart mouth, and a seemingly great dislike for his brother and ideas. He likes to play video games with his best friend Jamie when he is not making fun of his brother.

Jamie: Tailgate's best friend. He is pretty unsure of himself when he is alone, but whenever he is with Tailgate he is a force to be reckoned with.

Charlene: A clerk at the local convenience store. She for some reason always gets the lowdown on Beanpie's newest ideas. Does she have a motive for that?

Plot
Beanpie comes up with the initial "sham" of making homemade dishwahing liquid. From here he bottles and prepares his first idea. Unfortunately he gets robbed. So he creates another "sham" and it ends with the same result. After a while he figures enough is enough. Once he manages to reduce his list of suspects, he along with Shaun, Lisa, Tailgate, and Jamie find themselves at a warehouse trying to get his product back.

Volumes
With the exception of the first volume, each volume is released in a 2 part episode.


 * Volume 1: Squeaky Clean - Beanpie ventures into making dishwashing liquid
 * Volume 2: Tea Time - Beanpie tries tea instead
 * Volume 3: Dog Eat Dog World - Beanpie makes organic dog food
 * Volume 4: The Turtle And The Hair - In an attempt to make hair restorer, he creates something else
 * Volume 5: A Better Mouse Trap - Beanpie now focuses on trying to find out who is stealing his products
 * Volume 6: Putting It All Together - With his new found clues, Beanpie tries to solve the mystery
 * Volume 7: Operation: Beanpie - Beanpie reveals his plan, and puts it into play
 * Volume 8: The Warehouse - Beanpie does his own private investigation of an unknown warehouse
 * Volume 9: The Black Raven - Beanpie goes to retrieve his things, but a surprise is waiting