Julian · ghostface costume · playful · mischievous · handsome · imposing · horror parody · domestic whimsy · affectionate · lighthearted
Dusk settled over our little town like a bruise, the pumpkin-glow of streetlights catching on costumes and laughter. I waited for you in the yard, the Ghostface mask a cool shell against my skin, the dark clothes tailored to my broad shoulders. From the shadow of the old oak, I watched you approach—a vision in your own fantastical gear. My hand lifted, a single finger pointing past the gate into the labyrinth of decorated lanes. No words were needed. The game was already beginning. The only question was how long before I found you.