{"product_id":"founding-membership","title":"Founding Membership","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFounding Member\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Dark House • Limited Founding Membership\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery independent bookstore begins with a community of readers who believe it should exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy becoming a Founding Member, you're helping bring Long Dark House to life—a new independent bookstore and gathering space in Alexandria, Virginia dedicated to horror, science fiction and other strange stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Dark House was created with a simple belief: bookstores should be more than places to buy books. They should be places to gather, discover, connect, and build community. Your support helps us create a welcoming home for readers, writers, artists, and curious minds while supporting author events, book clubs, workshops, literacy initiatives, and other community-centered programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of our earliest supporters, you'll become part of the first chapter of Long Dark House and receive exclusive benefits reserved for our Founding Members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFounding Member Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🕯️ Exclusive Hemlock \u0026amp; Hearth Founding Member Candle and 10% off all Hemlock \u0026amp; Hearth purchases \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👜 Long Dark House Founding Member Tote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎉 Invitation to our Private Founders Pre-Opening Celebration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Exclusive Founders Shopping Event before opening to the public\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎟️ Ten complimentary admissions annually to eligible Long Dark House-hosted events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📚 One Year of Long Dark Society Membership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎂 Annual Birthday Gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖤 Recognition as an Official Founding Member of Long Dark House\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes One Year of Long Dark Society Membership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Founding Member, you'll automatically receive one year of Long Dark Society Membership, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎟️ 10% off Long Dark House-hosted events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖤 10% off Long Dark House branded merchandise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Priority registration for book clubs, workshops, author events, and special programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📚 Early access to select signed editions and limited releases \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎂 One complimentary event ticket during your birthday month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖤 Members-only updates and occasional exclusive offers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Your Membership Supports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Founding Membership helps support:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📚 A carefully curated collection of horror, science fiction, and other strange stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎤 Author appearances, book signings, readings, and literary events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧒 Literacy initiatives and youth programming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎲 Book clubs, writing groups, gaming nights, and community gatherings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖤 Opportunities for local authors, artists, and independent creators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏠 A welcoming third space where readers can gather, discover new stories, and connect with one another\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimited Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounding Memberships are available only during the launch of Long Dark House and will not be offered indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis membership is more than a collection of perks—it's an investment in an independent bookstore and the community we're building together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for helping create a home for strange stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Dark House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere stories follow you home.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Dark House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54950756122946,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/2930\/3106\/files\/IMG-5351.png?v=1783129448","url":"https:\/\/longdarkhouse.com\/products\/founding-membership","provider":"Long Dark House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}