My, oh my, aren't you a brave one to be out in this weather?

It hasn't stopped snowing in weeks, and the forecast says even more on the way, if you

can believe it.

I almost didn't open the store this morning.

You must really be looking for something special.

What with you dealing with that mess?

I think I might have just the thing.

I was going to keep this for myself,

as it would definitely come in handy, with regards to our current, ever-so-turbulent quarrel with Mother Nature. But alas, no matter how much

I bundled up, it still made my blood run. Cold. A tattered green jacket, reeks of mildew and bile.

But I'm sure the dry cleaners a few doors down could get that out with no trouble.

Here, put it on.

Ah, the perfect fit.

Why don't you try this one on for size?

It's called A Story to Scare My Son.

Before we begin, what are your thoughts on secret societies and things of that nature?

As a devoted visitor, you might be interested in our small collective of the shop's most

discerning guests.

It goes by the Obsidian Covenant.

You'll not only become part of the store's inner circle, but you'll get my undivided

attention each week with no interruptions

during my recounts. And every month, I'll share with you the tales of a couple of the items from my

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