Voodoo Lounge — Restaurant in New Orleans

Given my timid nature, I was trepidatious about visiting an establishment named after practitioners of the dark and mysterious arts, and my initial visit confirmed my fears. The establishment is obviously bent on trapping the unwary for conversion into zombies, or some other form of undead servitude. Doubt the veracity of my claim? Here, then, is the evidence.

When I arrived, the lounge, while not overly full, had a number of patrons. For the most part, they seemed innocent and friendly travelers. I struck up a conversation with several and found them open and inviting. One even led a canine companion, and you know as well as I that dog owners are sweet souls. Soon the establishment was filled with friendly conversation, good music, and better beverages. At some unseen signal, however, the barkeep suddenly encouraged the group to enter into a back room. (I, being wary of foul conscription, did not accompany the crowd.) The majority filed, like cattle, into the unseen depths of the building and, here is the frightening bit, DID NOT RETURN!!!

After the bar was emptied of almost all of its occupants, the barman (on this evening, a clean-cut gentleman who gave his name as Ricky Lane; friendly and attentive, although occasionally surly) returned to his business as if nothing untoward had occurred. Slowly, over the next few hours, the establishment filled with friendly faces until once again the host repeated the mysterious process, sending the kind people off to who knows what horror. It terrifies me to think what vile and tawdry subjugations those innocents must be experiencing even as I write this.

Although it frightens me, I will continue to return, if only to discover the fate of the poor souls that vanished (and because it's open 24 hours). I encourage others to join me, as this mysterious evil must be vanquished. Also, the drinks are well priced. (Fighting ultimate evil can be...

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