A Letter In an Envelope that reads, "Introductions"
A Letter from Sheriff Roy Branham of Gloamstead
Welcome Stranger!
Don’t forget to lock your door...
Roy Branham, Gloamstead Sheriff
P.S. If you get a little lost and need some help, stop by Moonlight Curiosities. I knew Daniel’s uncle back in the day before he vanished. Daniel and Cassidy Hawthorne, who run the place now, are good people. They’ll help you out if they can. Just… watch what you touch there. That shop runs itself on more than just money…
Looks like you’ve found our quiet little town along the Alabama-Florida line here in the Southeastern US. Our tiny little corner of the world. Let me be the first to say: Welcome and remember to lock your doors at night.
Gloamstead isn’t much, but we call it home. Folks here keep to themselves, mostly. But you’ll find we’re all good company… provided you mind your manners and watch where you step.
You see, Gloamstead’s got its own quirks. A bit of its own personality, you might say. See, shadows linger a bit longer than they ought to. Those soft voices on the wind? That’s just Leatherdown Bayou whispering louder than the wind should carry it. Don’t worry, it’s probably just saying hello. Probably. And anyway, you’re new here, you’ve got nothing to worry about.
Oh! If you’re for history, you don’t want to pass up Briarwood Manor. It’s a landmark, sure, but after dark? You might meet the family. And not in the way you’re thinking. But they might be glad to see you. Real glad.
Now, Gloamstead might seem a bit old-fashioned. Sure, we know mankind went to the moon, and people are now talking a lot about going to Mars. That’s all fine. Here, we keep a bit to the old ways. A lantern in the window at the bayou’s edge. Salt by your doors. Oh, and if you think you hear a strange knocking after dark? Unless you’re expecting someone, best you ignore that. It’ll pass.
You see, the cypress, the moss, the bayou itself—they all remember things. Old things that chuckle over walking on the moon. Things that might be best left forgotten.
So stay sharp, keep your eyes open, and don’t trust every kind word you hear. You see, some shadows might have a soul, and some of those? They have teeth behind it.
But now, you enjoy your stay!
Ah, one last thing… don’t miss out on Miss Milly’s meat pies! They’re to die for.
See you in the morning.
Don’t forget to lock your door...
Roy Branham, Gloamstead Sheriff
P.S. If you get a little lost and need some help, stop by Moonlight Curiosities. I knew Daniel’s uncle back in the day before he vanished. Daniel and Cassidy Hawthorne, who run the place now, are good people. They’ll help you out if they can. Just… watch what you touch there. That shop runs itself on more than just money…
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