From my novel, "The People's Republic of Retail": Mega-Mart, like every retail establishment I have worked in, is full of colorful supporting characters. Let me introduce you to a few of them. Note - their repetitive images are indicative of the struggle to retain one's personal identity in an economic system that, by its very nature, is designed to blur the lines and blunt the edges of personal individuality.
The Royal Henley's from my novel "The People's Republic of Retail" - The Royal Henley's, named after their team leader Royal Henley, comprise Mega-Mart's main workforce. Their striped shirts are indicative of their divided loyalties. They will follow any charismatic leader and their promises no matter how false or outlandish.
This is The Night Shift from my novel "The People's Republic of Retail" - they have unfortunately been the focus of certain rumors. Just because they are never seen in the daylight - never pass in front of mirrors - and have an aversion to garlic - ...does not in any way mean they are vampires, does it?
Kessler & Marvin from my novel "The People's Republic of Retail" - Eric George (main character) perceives them as literally muppets - complete with 4 fingers on each hand. They are Mega-Mart's maintenance crew.
Mega-Mart's Russian Floor Crew in my novel "The People's Republic of Retail". They serve as the muscle for the revolution. They are meant to resemble Russian nesting dolls.
The Three Fates aka The Apparel Ladies from my novel "The People's Republic of Retail" - they warn the main character - Eric George, that his revolution will lead to "betrayal and destruction."
The HappySweatyFunTime Squad are four young Japanese assassins that M.Alice uses as her shadow force when she makes her power grab.
From my novel "The People's Republic of Retail": Robert E. (anagram of Erebor) Bauchus is in charge of shipping at Mega Mart. He is a "greedy worm" that hordes boxes & packing material to such an extent that most of the time you can't get into his office - which is exactly what he prefers. The only problem is that the main electrical power center can only be accessed through his office. In order to shut down the power, Eric George must find a way to trick Bauchus out of his lair.
Wilkie Perkins. Don't let his genial personae fool you. Many terrible crimes have been committed by people who look just like him. He was a "Welcomer" at Mega Mart. Despite being a scoundrel, he becomes the catalyst of the "Retail Revolution" when he is fired for calling out once too often to be with his cancer stricken wife.
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