"Can't you feel it in the air? Festivity!" the Manager exclaims. "We've been counting the days. And the nights. And the hours that slip where nobody can see. Another season ripens."

The Red-and-Gold Gala commences! The Royal Bethlehem Hotel always hosts the Gala during the Season, when social butterflies flock to London for the year's most exclusive parties. It's going to be a busy night. Fine dining. Guests from across the waking and sleeping worlds. Not to mention all the gossip. Invitations are exclusive – and scarce – but as a member of hotel staff, you'll be right at the centre of the action. Just sign here – with your own blood, please.

The Bloody Wallpaper is our 100th Exceptional Story! To our dear Exceptional Friends: thank you for your support. To mark the occasion, we've added new items to Mr Chimes' Lost & Found, and we're running a competition to win a full year of Exceptional Friendship! Read more here.

EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDSHIP

In addition to a new, substantial, stand-alone story every month, Exceptional Friends enjoy:

Access to the House of Chimes: an exclusive private member’s club on the Stolen River
Access to Mr Chimes’ Lost & Found, a shop in the Bazaar where you can exchange currency earned through playing Exceptional Stories for exclusive companions and items
Three additional outfit slots
An expanded opportunity deck of ten cards instead of six!
A second candle – twice the actions! 40 at once!