(Art by Dr Abbey, text by Nimue)

Tickets to this summer’s vampire ball are being made widely available as the event – previously more a myth than a certainty – will be going ahead in Gaunt Town in a few weeks time.

“I know Gaunt Town doesn’t have the best reputation, but it’s a great location with a wonderful atmosphere,” ball organiser Symphony Sange told The Vendetta.

Gaunt Town has a reputation for killing or driving mad anyone who ventures there after dark. Your understanding of the atmosphere may depend greatly on how mad or dead you were before even buying a ticket.

This year, the ball welcomes in any and all Hopeless citizens who wish to attend. The undead, the undead-wannabes and the death curious are all very welcome, we have been told. It’s an inclusive event henceforth and will no longer be excluding participation based on vitality.

However, not everyone is excited about this opportunity to dig out your grandmother’s grave attire and look your glamorous worst.

Reverend Davies said: It’s a trap, it’s clearly a trap. They’re going to feed on the living, they’re just luring you in with the excitement of a big summer party, but it really isn’t safe.”

When asked if he would be going, Reverend Davies confirmed that he had bought a ticket.