• Daiquiri Dreams

    Daiquiri Dreams

    The bar is sticky to the touch like it has absorbed as much alcohol as it can and is now oozing it back out. Ramshackle is sitting on a bar stool, a glass of daiquiri in front of him. Though it is uncomfortable, sitting with his arms crossed across his chest rather than resting comfortably

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  • Contract

    Contract

    Kilney takes in the quality of the thick white paper, the bold black ink and the absence of a letterhead. It doesn’t necessarily make a contract void but he finds it curious that Ramshackle’s business doesn’t have a name. Maybe otherworldly beings don’t have to bother with things like logos, registration or licenses.

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  • Bargain

    Bargain

    Ramshackle does not ask for Kilney’s coat or umbrella. He thinks the man would prefer to keep them handy. He notices the way Kilney’s eyes turn round with disbelief at the smooth wooden panelling, the way the air and light pulse with life through the rooms and the general sense of well-being that emanates from

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  • Augury

    Augury

    The door opens with a sigh. Two men stand facing each other. The one holding the door open has a nondescript face but he’s wearing an impeccable suit. It’s well cut, grey and hangs on his frame like he grew into it. The man with his hand extended to knock, looks at the suit and

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  • AtoZ 2025 theme reveal: The Dream Maker

    What price are you willing to pay to live your deepest desire? People call Ramshackle the dream maker but he thinks of himself as more of a facilitator. If you have a wish you want to fulfill then he is the man you turn to. All you have to do is sign a contract and

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  • Not a book review: The Day I Became a Runner

    Being a woman in this world is an act of rebellion. While we’re taught we can be intelligent, kind, and accomplish anything we set our minds to, there is always an undercurrent of imminent threat to our lives.

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  • It can be hard sometimes, to stay your path

    Every week on Monday morning, I send out weekly newsletters from the wise child to help you connect with yourself. I thought I’d share one of my most popular ones here, for you to read. It can be hard sometimes, to stay your path It can be hard sometimes, to find hope

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