“Right, so, we’re to follow…” he said, clearing his
throat, “to follow the instructions.”
“To the letter.”
“To the letter. Yes, sir.”
“I’ll see myself out.”
I walked down the blackened hall and followed the
set of marble winding steps to the first floor. As I
descended, light gradually washed over me. In opposition
to the second floor, the first was bathed in soft, bright
illumination. At the bottom of the stairs, I took a breath
and released a long sigh. A small grin cracked the corner of
my mouth and my spirit revived, like an old gent after
great sex. I was back in my beloved light.
“Mr. Kade!” Mr. Holstadtler stood at the balcony
of the staircase on the second floor. “How can we reach
you if a problem arises?”
“My number’s on the paper. That’s my cell.”
Mr. Holstadtler checked the paper:
Bury with stake in chest – do NOT take out!
Bless body in family religious convention
Burial ground must be sacred, NO private plots
Plot must be dug to 10 feet – NO less
Do NOT invite any stranger into home for 40 days
Matthias Kade, Vampyre Paladin
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