Lot 153: Headlights On….Headlights Off

SPEAKER_1 (0:00)

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Lauren Shand (1:32)

Welcome back. This rain does not let up.

There are rules we follow because they make sense. Stop at a red light. Look both ways before crossing. Don't put your hand into anything with teeth. Then, there are rules whose purpose is somewhat less obvious. Don't whistle after dark. Never answer a voice calling from the woods. And apparently, never turn on your headlights. Today's acquisition is a rather weathered roadside. Hand-painted, poorly spelled, and accompanied by a small hand-written note bearing one rather emphatic instruction. Do not turn on your headlights. Personally, I've found that the less explanation accompanying a rule, the more inclined I am to follow it. The account accompanying your new sign is entitled Headlights On, Headlights Off.

Before we begin, I want to point out some of the customers whose names have been etched in brass on this beautiful plaque I had made above the front desk. These are some of the members of the Inner Circle of the Antiquarium. We go by The Obsidian Covenant. Recent initiates include Della Tango, Calypso's Mom, Nathan Castle, Bobay, and Lablizzi. We are ever appreciative of your devotion to The Order. Go to theobsidiancovenant.com to receive the sacrament.

Oh, yes.

Welcome to The Antiquarium of Sinister Happenings and our goings on.

Laura Lockwood (4:21)

Headlights on. Headlights off.

They say this trail covers ancient land. That the things you find along here aren't for the normal minded to see. Honestly, I just took a detour after a rough night and decided that this was a good excuse to lengthen out my drive and listen to some good music.

But now I'm dictating my thoughts to my notepad like a neurotic asshole because a stream of consciousness spoken to nobody seems too weird to me. I'd rather be Dale Cooper than Jack Torrance.

The in-car system still lets dulcet tones from my lo-fi playlist hang in the air. The wonders of modern technology, I suppose. Not so loud that it drowns out my thoughts or interrupts the beauty of the drive, but enough to allow me to be introspective and feel like I'm going on my own trip of self-discovery. Right, the trip, of course. The first thing you see as you come off the last exit turning on the finely paved concrete is a series of signs that lead off onto a dirt road that stretches into the darkness and dips out of sight. The first was the normal highway sign, standing at the back with a slight crook to the side, the paint flaking away at the edges, but the sign shimmering in front of my car's lights. A-705-N, A-705-S, M Road, 300 yards west. There was a crude sign hanging in front, practically peering down at me from a clearly damaged pole in the dirt. The letters scratched and blotchy.

SPEAKER_4 (6:16)

Stretching out in front of you is a featured oddity within UB Dedra's Dusk Light Circus. The transfixing allure of the myopic road beckons all.

Simply start your journey and let the delights find you.

Laura Lockwood (6:31)

A small post-it note had been attached to the bottom, hastily scribbled.

SPEAKER_4 (6:36)

Remember, do not turn on your headlights. Do not expose the trail ahead.

Drive slow and drive safe.

Laura Lockwood (6:46)