Could it be Magic

Chapter 1

Yawning Gary walked to his kitchen. Picking up his cup he placed it under the coffee machine, selecting his favorite blend he stared into space whilst the machine kicked into life.

He realized how exhausted he still was. Touring had taken its toll on him and he still hadn't caught up on his sleep. The house was far too quiet compared to the usual Hussle and bustle of hotels they were used to. It always took time to adjust back to normal life.

Picking up his cup he walked into the living room, collecting the pile of post on his way through. This was his least favorite thing, the admin from months away from home was awful.

Dropping the pile onto the sofa he started to open each envelope, placing them into piles of importance to look through later. As he spread the envelopes out a silver corner caught his eye and he reached for it. Ripping the envelope open he pulled out an invitation.

The background was jet black with gold writing; blood red drops fell from the letters down the page.

"You are cordially invited to an Intimate scare fest. Are you brave enough to enter the haunted Labyrinth? will you keep your head? Only the bravest will survive. Invitation only! "

Rubbing his face again he re-read the words a few times, wondering where it had come from, checking the envelope he couldn't find a franking mark showing where it had been sent from. Turning it over he found a time and an address, not far from where he was now. Placing it on the table he continued to open the mail, adding each one to a pile until there was nothing left.

Deciding to finish the task later he made his way back upstairs to change and head to the studio. As he walked around the table, his housecoat caught the edge of the invitation knocking it onto the floor under the table out of sight.