19 October 2012
The invitation arrives on his doorstep on October 1st every year; It never has a postmark, how it arrives is unclear.
The golden envelope is sealed with a wax stamp containing the letter C; His name is handwritten on the front in the finest calligraphy.
Contained within, the invitation, marked with the number 13; Written on handmade paper with, flecks of red and green.
'You are cordially invited to The Carpenters Inn To a Halloween Party like no other, full of music and sin'
'Bring no one else, doors open at ten o three; Dress code is gothic horror, no need to RSVP. '
He puts the invitation down, and thinks to himself; This year I'll be going, dressed as myself.
An Invitation To The Carpenters Inn • Opuss № I