Founding Member

Long Dark House • Limited Founding Membership

Every independent bookstore begins with a community of readers who believe it should exist.

By 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.

Long 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.

As 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.

Founding Member Benefits

🕯️ Exclusive Hemlock & Hearth Founding Member Candle and 10% off all Hemlock & Hearth purchases 

👜 Long Dark House Founding Member Tote

🎉 Invitation to our Private Founders Pre-Opening Celebration

🛍️ Exclusive Founders Shopping Event before opening to the public

🎟️ Ten complimentary admissions annually to eligible Long Dark House-hosted events

📚 One Year of Long Dark Society Membership

🎂 Annual Birthday Gift

🖤 Recognition as an Official Founding Member of Long Dark House

Includes One Year of Long Dark Society Membership

As a Founding Member, you'll automatically receive one year of Long Dark Society Membership, including:

🎟️ 10% off Long Dark House-hosted events

🖤 10% off Long Dark House branded merchandise

📖 Priority registration for book clubs, workshops, author events, and special programs

📚 Early access to select signed editions and limited releases 

🎂 One complimentary event ticket during your birthday month

🖤 Members-only updates and occasional exclusive offers

What Your Membership Supports

Your Founding Membership helps support:

📚 A carefully curated collection of horror, science fiction, and other strange stories

🎤 Author appearances, book signings, readings, and literary events

🧒 Literacy initiatives and youth programming

🎲 Book clubs, writing groups, gaming nights, and community gatherings

🖤 Opportunities for local authors, artists, and independent creators

🏠 A welcoming third space where readers can gather, discover new stories, and connect with one another

Limited Availability

Founding Memberships are available only during the launch of Long Dark House and will not be offered indefinitely.

This membership is more than a collection of perks—it's an investment in an independent bookstore and the community we're building together.

Thank you for helping create a home for strange stories.

Long Dark House
Where stories follow you home.