It might seem strange, but I think that I was led to him through a website I'd seen in a magazine earlier that week (see above). I can't think of any other way that I could have summoned him, and all the texts agree that he is powerless until invoked.

Anyway, the site was as intriguing as it was weird. It said that it could make my dreams come true. Give me anything that I wanted; ensure a 'golden future' for myself. All I had to do was tick a little box saying I was interested, and that they'd be in touch. Who wouldn't be curious about that?

Like an idiot, I ticked the box and hit submit…

Several days later, and having completely forgotten about my recent surfing, he appeared to me on the way home from a night out, a little worse for wear. I'd taken a shortcut across the park, so was on my guard for muggers - but nothing could ever have prepared me for this.

Without introduction, he thanked me for contacting him asked me what it was that I wanted. It was as simple as that. No grand opening speech, no wise words. Just a straightforward question; "what did I want from him?"

Now, having had a few pints that night, I didn't quite understand the seriousness of his question. ''I just want to go home'' I slurred. Without replying, the man smiled. Then the world went black.

I woke up about 14 hours later, it was mid afternoon. Somehow I was home. I didn't seem to be injured and the man was nowhere to be seen. I was about to put it down to a heavy night out when I rolled over and saw something that makes me sick every time I think about it; a trail of hoof prints burnt into my rug…

Now I am just waiting for him to return.