Britwitch's Annual Hallowe'en Party 2016

[Britwitch]

The year had flown by, as it seemed to do quicker and quicker lately, and now it was that magical time of year. A time of mists and darkening evenings, crisp leaves and crisper air.

It was her favourite time of year and the holiday at the end of the month had always been special to her. In years past she'd held parties in elaborate settings with themes and invitations sent out a month in advance.

This year she had something a little different in mind. She, like many people she knew from around the Lounge, was busier now than she used to be. That didn't mean she didn't still drop by when she could and having a Hallowe'en party that only ran over a few days around the 31st meant it was harder for people to stop by.

So this year, a month long celebration was the plan.

She had a venue in mind and a worringly large box full of decorations and other party supplies to go along with it.

Now all she had to do was get it all ready!

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[Britwitch]

She knew as soon as she'd seen the house from the road that it was the perfect location for this year's party.

A large house with plenty of rooms for exploring, partying and getting into all kinds of mischief. Large gardens around it for more of the same.

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It was also a fair way from any neighbouring properties by all accounts so no matter how much noise there was, they shouldn't disturb anyone.

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As usual she'd made sure to provide plenty of sweet treats and savoury delights for those who stopped by the festivities, along with a fully stocked bar whose staff had a plethora of Halloween themed cocktails on offer...as well as all the classics.

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Candles,lanterns and fairy lights sparkled and shone, bathing the rooms in just enough light to see what was going on but leaving enough shadows so that one's imagination could still get a little carried away.

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Outside in the gardens there were more candles in jars and lanterns along with those flickering inside ornately carved pumpkins.

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[Britwitch]

PARTY RULES

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Costumes are enthusiastically encouraged but not compulsory.

Please do talk to other guests, make friends...see what happens.

All the hosts ask is that you are polite, even at this time of wickedness and villainy, if it looks like you might be intruding on something between people...perhaps find someone else to talk to.

And chaps, no still means no. Don't be a dick. If someone turns you down, be gracious about it.
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[barefootgirl69]

What a wonderful idea! I'm going to check into my idea box and fix some goodies to bring!

 

[Britwitch]

She couldn't have contained her excitement, even if she tried. Which she hadn't. She was almost bouncing.

She'd checked and double checked the food, the music, the lights, the candles....a million times while she waited to see who would be the first to arrive.

Every so often she'd run fingers down her sides to smooth the corset of her Elphaba costume over her curves, or wiggle her toes in the heels she wasn't massively used to wearing. Fighting the urge to bite her lip and risk messing up her lipstick. She'd decided not to paint her body green, opting for lots of sparkling green makeup around her eyes instead, not wanting to turn others green when she inevitably hugged them...as she had a habit of doing.

She had toyed with a few costumes in recent weeks but unsurprisingly it was the costume of a witch which seemed to be the one that always drew her back.

 

[AmberStar]

Small nimble fingers opened the small crow box that was hand delivered by someone unknown for the time that Alysa got to the door the person was gone, however, they did leave behind a small bow with the picture of a crow on top. It was on the floor centered in front of her door. Nervously, she looked up and down the dark, foggy sidewalk but was unable to spot anyone.

Alysa licked over before she decided to pick it up, her curiosity got the better of her. She slowly opened the box, her brow arched upon seeing the black egg nested inside with the words crack me typed on the inside of the top flap. Another glare down the sidewalk occurred as Alysa was deciding if she should crack the egg or not. She shrugged her shoulders and cracked the egg, a smile formed upon her face as a paper invite to a Halloween party was swirled around the inside of the egg.

The party was only an hour away and the only costume Alysa had was the one she was going to wear down to the Ice house bar party, and that was the Tomb Raider outfit. ‘Oh, Well!’ someone whom went this far in passing out invites deserved to have people show up. So, she was in.

She quickly got dressed and frowned slightly for the only tray of desert she had was the one that her mother sent over earlier this day. ‘Well, at least they won’t get sick from my baking!’ Alysa smirked before she moved back inside to get dressed.

On her way out she picked up the box of chocolate cauldrons and headed out the door. She was excited about this party for one it was a mysterious invite, a mysterious delivery and not to mention it reeked of fun!

Alysa looked at the spooky house in awe, not only at it’s perfect Halloween décor, but the setting and location was perfect! She was almost at a girly giggle when she reached the door. She took a second to look over herself before she knocked on the door and waited.

 

[Britwitch]

People had been stopping by over the weeks running up to the big night itself, the hostess moving among them and making sure to say hello to everyone as they came in.

The tray of chocolate cauldrons brought by the Lara Croft lookalike had been very well received by the other guests, only a few were left upon the tray now!

Laughter and...other sounds...floated away from the house on the evening air as the party carried on.