A Somewhat-Late Halloween Treat (Tale IV Out)

So, from the looks of it, it's tomorrow in where I'm living, but for many of you folks, it's still Halloween, so it counts right? Right?

Hopefully I manage to get this one out in time for the season. If not, here it is anyway! I know this was supposed to be Tale V in the series, but considering the spoopiness of this particular tale, I thought it'd be fitting. Hopefully you guys and girls think the same!

Quick reminder: each Tale can be read as a standalone, though it would ultimately come together into a bigger picture in the end.

So, without further ado, here it is:

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Quietly now, love.
You wouldn't want to wake it up.
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On The Transience Of Adelasters
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