For a whole evening, you found yourself drawn to the mysterious stranger, stolen kisses and conversation flowing effortlessly as you danced and laughed together. It's as if you were made for each other, as if you knew him for an eternity.

But as more and more started to leave, signaling the end of the party, the masked man leaned in close, his lips brushing against your ear.

"Until next Halloween, my dear princess," he whispered, joking one last time about your sweet costume, before disappearing into the night, leaving you with a lingering sense of wonder.