A mystical red crystal covered in ancient writing lies waiting for those making a wish. A quiet, peaceful wish to end an existence when society deemed a life over.
In the small town metaphysical shop, a cauldron is filled with various trinkets. A cauldron that the mystical crystal finds itself at home. Until the right palm searches through for the freely offered gift for being a shopper.
In the first story, awakening is not unusual.
Awakening in 1872 Eastbourne, England.
Unusual is the mildest word Emma Carstairs can imagine.