Chapter 18 - A Mysterious Black Wax Sealed Envelope Arrives

The next morning, before David could leave for the office, a sharp knock echoed against the front mahogany doors.
David opened them to find no delivery driver or mail carrier standing on the stone porch.
Instead, a heavy, black-wax-sealed envelope lay resting on the welcome mat, bearing an ominous red seal.
He picked it up, noting it lacked any proper return address or domestic postage stamps.
May you like
He carried it to his kitchen island, slicing open the top with a silver letter opener under the bright overhead lights.
He unfolded the thick parchment paper inside, reading the chilling message written by an unknown international hand.