Good one. But, dare I say it, I'm dying to know what the email address stands for: labinnac@rellik.com I don't catch the reference (won't be the first time...I never figure out clever personalized license plates either). Have to admit I'd have been as confused as Neil as to what arenalized means...but the poor guy is definitely in trouble. I think I'd have had the old guy look Neil up and down...sizing him up, as it were. Kind of wonder where Neil's wife is ...wouldn't he have told her where he was going?...wouldn't an address given in an email be too easy to track and mess up the game of these guys? I know it's hard to cover all bases when you're going for under 500 words. Small quibbles. I adore the fact that they emailed from the library...not enough people know about free Internet access at public libraries and what a service that is to a needy population. :) Love these Halloween stories. Tricks and treats in one. Nicely done. Thank you for posting!