If you’re a monster in need of a pick-me-up (or a human in need of a unique souvenir), check out Hoxton Street Monster Supplies in London. Like a cross between the SRA and a Diagon Alley transplant, they sell “goods for the Living, Dead and Undead” – real edibles and novel objects cunningly designed by We Made This Ltd to appear both terrifying and delightful.
They have several products designed for werewolves, the most useful of which is this jar of Moonlight, “For a quite immediate and singularly effective transformation from human to werewolf, for the modern lycanthrope who finds waiting an entire month for a full moon an utterly inconvenient bore.” Don’t let the fact that it’s a solar-charged battery and a blue-tinted LED lamp inside a frosted mason jar discourage you – under its glow, any kid (and any cool adult) will definitely feel the fur start to grow on their skin.
Also, coming mid-March, they’re introducing Werewolf Biscuits, guaranteed to help any lycanthrope “maintain a rich, glossy coat”. You may also be interested in Tinned Creeping Dread, which actually contains candy and a short story, or Fang Floss, endorsed by David Kessler and designed to remove “common forms of fang-matter”.
Due to a “rather inconvenient curse“, all Monster Supplies profits go to the Ministry of Stories, “a local writing and mentoring centre in east London, where anyone aged eight to 18 can come and discover their own gift for writing.” A wonderful cause worthy of support, and all the more reason to avail yourself of their products, whether you’re local or (like me) stuck gazing longingly at their online store.
Thanks to Todd and Crys for letting me know about Hoxton Street Monster Supplies.