October 31

2132

Number of themed ales consumed: 3, v. good, considering that all tasted very much like pumpkin pie and much too tempting. v. proud of restraint.

Am disappointed that so few trick-or-treaters came to visit, yet not surprised by low number, as Xu is legend in apartment complex from last year's costumed ambush from behind door with machete and headless chicken.

Blood stain from decapitated bird yet remains in carpet. Shall remind Xu of vow to remove said stain, though likely to make little difference now.

Shall also remind Xu that purpose of Hallow's Eve not to count how many children piss themselves in terror upon welcome mat. Xu disappointed also, as hoped to break last year's record of 17.

Must remember to buy new welcome mat after temptation of holiday scares has passed.

October 31

2258

Selphie called to see if we were attending her Hallow's Eve masquerade party. Declined, as do not want to be approached by Irvine and offered opportunity to go bobbing for apples again. Am well aware that Selphie often sings song about tying yellow ribbon 'round his apple tree. While I am enormously flattered, I have no desire to tie my hands behind my back and wrap my lips around his apples. Or his tree.

Shall remain in apartment tonight with Xu. Popcorn is almost ready and Blood Soul 4 is in the dvd player. Exhausted from busy day anyway and ready for relaxing evening at home.

November 1

0333

Am writing this with aid of flashlight under protective cover of Xu's comforter. Am terrified and unable to sleep, as heard noises in bathroom. Eerie moans and creaks ceased only when knob broken off Xu's bedroom door in hurry to jump in her bed. Am fairly certain that ghost of old woman with chains on her ankles and rollers in her hair is haunting the facilities, ready to tear my eyes from their sockets, as seen in bloody film.

Xu confirmed suspicions when checked for me. Envious ghoul desires warmth of human body and is currently haunting my cold cream and hairclips in order to suck out my soul as I brush my teeth.

"You're right, Q. There's something in there."

"I told you!"

"Yep, so now it's probably not a good idea for you to go back to your room. You're much safer here with me."

"Umm..."

"Much, much safer..."

"Umm...what are you doing?"

"Protecting you from ghosts, of course."

"Really Xu, I think it's after my immortal soul, not my boobs."

"Are you sure? I seem to remember hearing that some ghosts are unable to leave this world because they..."

"Move your hand, Xu."

"Can't I just...?"

"Not tonight."

"But..."

"I only had three beers. Not nearly enough for us to..."

"But..."

"No."

"Damn. I knew I should have bought tequila."

Am unable to determine if Xu is telling truth about poltergeist. Am too petrified to leave bed, so shall take chances here under blankets. Am doubtful of her motives, however, would much rather be in clutches of Xu than in icy fingers of spirit from beyond the grave, as Xu's hands are at least warm.