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The Candle, the Pumpkin, and Lucife<\/a>r<\/em>\u00a0is a darkly whimsical\u00a0short story<\/strong>\u00a0that continues the fable of Lucifer, the tuxedo cat with world-domination in his eyes. When Halloween arrives, Michael ..his ever-devoted but oblivious human…discovers strange pumpkins on his doorstep, eerie gatherings of neighbourhood cats, and rituals flickering in candlelight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As jack-o\u2019-lanterns whisper, rooftops fill with a feline procession, and fear itself becomes a feast, Lucifer steps fully into his role as sovereign of shadows. Michael, caught between disbelief and dread, must decide whether to finally see his companion for what he truly is …or remain blind as the charming apocalypse curls into his lap, purring like thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gothic, satirical bedtime story for adults, this Halloween tale blends eerie humour with sinister charm. Grab it here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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