> The Gargoyles kept a dedicated watch.
> The Shadows kept everything ready.
> Anpu, Sebastian and Cassandra waited.

STORY:
For some time, the half fallen angel had speculated on retiring from
running the Goth House. In its time, there had been a collection of noble
spirits and guests to whom Zophiel might have turned over control. The
Solstice Celebration at the end of the 20th century had, he believed, all
been worth it.
But hope, in the case of angels, was a difficult creature to kill. The
angel sighed while making arrangements for deliveries of supplies,
equipment, and bottles.

"It is time again." he muttered.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Boasting Challenge 5: If the Goth House were not a bar - what might it be?
The winning story should be a scene in a different setting (i.e. Is the Goth
House a school? What happens there? -or- Is the Goth House a pleasure ship?
Where is it going and why? -or- something else...)

At long, long last those charms that were mentioned are available. The
winner of Boasting Challenge 5 gets one for at no cost. For others, pricing
information will very shortly be available.

From now, until the end of the year, The Goth House is celebrating the
Winter Solstice.

& A THANK YOU:
There are about 100 members of the Goth House list. Thank you to all for
remaining members while the story went dormant. See you soon...