The Host of the Light: Occupying the Shadows

In a world that seems increasingly enamored with the aesthetic of shadows, there is a profound, quiet weight on those of us who have chosen to host something different.

When the calendar turns to this season, the atmosphere changes. The air grows crisp, but the culture grows heavy with imagery of death, fear and the macabre.

For many, it is simply a tradition— a harmless night of costumes and candy.…