"Kiss of Death‪"‬

The Second Installment of The Apothecary of Curiosities series:

The Ball of Ages, thrown at a mysterious mansion within a high-walled estate, promises a devilish night of frivolity and freedom for the mortals in attendance, but when the Grim Reaper herself is invited to the soiree, things quickly go off the rails. Her siblings and fellow horsemen have a devious plan for an evening of chaos and destruction. While they'll enjoy it immensely, the unwitting guests are in for a shocking surprise. What exactly do the heralds of the Apocalypse have planned?

Author's Note:
The Apothecary of Curiosities series contains multiple standalone tales that fall under the umbrella of this world. They do not need to be read in any particular order.

This short tale contains magic, depictions of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, suggestive language, and mentions of murder, including patricide. If any of these topics are disturbing to you, you may not wish to proceed with this text.