The Invitation by unknown author[]
The Shadow Lurker.
(Note: The Shadowlurker in this story is based off the Horrifying House Guest. Info here: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/horrifying-house-guest-shadowlurker)
Have you ever had the feeling you were being watched? There are about a billion people on the planet but there's something about this person that just isn't right. There are however, ways to communicate with these things watching you. First it must be specifically 11: 59, one minute before midnight. Light a blood red candle in front of a mirror. This will be their entrance to this world. Then there are two things you must say. "Who are you? I invite you to my sanctuary.". Be warned, as some spirits are deceiving. If they say anything troublesome you can just quit and try again, no harm done. When you ask the being it will tell you a name and a number.
Write these down. After such you will need to draw blood unto the candle. Just a drop of it is needed. The flame will turn blue and a figure will appear. It will always but frightening at first but you'll feel a change once you become acquaintances with the figure. It will ask you its name and his number. If you get either wrong it will slit your throat and leave you for dead. If you get both right it will ask you one wish. Choose wisely. For example, asking for intelligence will reduce you to a very weak physical state but you will be so mart you will rival the likes of Einstein and Hawking.
Choose strength and you'll be mentally retarded for the rest of your days. Choose money and you will become very obese. Choose love and you will never be able to be with someone ever again if something happens to the person you love. Afterwards, just blow out the candle and go to sleep. Next morning your wish will be granted. However, there is a catch. If you want to kill somebody it will require the death of a loved one. Choosing riches means you will always be alone and cold hearted. Choosing love will cause you to become dangerously obsessed with the person.
Just be careful for the Shadowlurker, he watches you. If you don't wish for anything you will die in your sleep. He is the only one with a real form, a ghastly face. If you encounter him you must bow down to him. He'll give you immunity to all diseases, strength, money, looks, smarts and love.