“Celebrations New Age Books, specializing in metaphysical books and supplies, how can I help you?” the shop keeper said in a lilting tone that bordered on sounding intoxicated.
Emma asked if the store had candles and incense in stock, Dragon’s Blood in particular.
The reply was a matter-of-fact, “Of course. Those are very popular items. We are open until 9 p.m. this evening. Thank you for calling.”
Emma went to the hall closet and grabbed her sweater. She was ten minutes away, and the store would be open for another thirty minutes. She told Henry that she forgot something at the supermarket and that she wouldn’t be long. As he grunted in acknowledgment, Emma closed the door behind her. She made it to the bookstore and purchased the mystical supplies, then went back to Acme to select a w
