T equals I.

Yes, just who I was looking for.

I can see the anticipation on your face.

A mortar to desire.

The ability to imagine it as if it's happening.

To experience it as if it is happening while nothing is happening.

And everything is happening.

At the same time.

Now then, a book.

Hard leather cover.

No publishers marked.

No internal index.

Only a single word pressed into the front.

A name.

Alex.

And you best believe it is calling yours.

Before we begin, I want to point out some of the customers whose names have been etched in brass on this beautiful plaque

I had made above the front desk. These are some of the members of the inner circle of the

Antiquarium. We go by the Obsidian Covenant. Recent initiates include Matt, Chantelle Booth, Mary E. West, Dan McGrincolus,

Sasha Smith, Tori Selznick, Elsie Red, and Abbey the Enchantress.

We are ever appreciative of your devotion to the order.

Go to the Obsidian Covenant.com to receive the sacrament.

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