The strong smell of herbs and strange scents filled Claire's nose as soon as she opened the door. Nancy's was the only herbalist shop in town, and her products were as assorted as her customers. Nancy herself was always some kind of surprise, cheerful and energetic in her store full of serious esoteric stuff. She welcomed Claire with a bright grin.
"Hey, Claire! How are you? And how's Al? I haven't seen'er in a while."
Oh, thanks for asking! We've never been better! I'm having nightmares about Al gutting monsters and she's off to play Big Foot, lost in the mountain.
Claire opted for a more conventional reply, smiling back at Nancy and handing her a stick note. Nancy's eyes narrowed and then widened as she read the list Claire had put up, after a quick first encounter with Old Bootter's books.
"D'you have any of it?" the girl asked, concerned about the woman's face.
"I have everything. But what're you Corbans up to? Are you trying to curse somebody?"
"Oh, no. They're for my Grandpa's old recipes."
"I see. That kind of recipes, huh?"
"I don't know. I haven't tried any yet."
"And you better try them when no one's around!"
Nancy laughed to soften her own words and Claire smiled again, nodding.
"Noted! Oh, by the way, I also need jars or flasks to store those ingredients."
"You got it, Claire!"
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Don't Open That Door - GoM 1
Paranormal+18 - GHOST of ME 1 - Alex and Claire Corban lead ordinary lives in their small town. Until their family past catches up, forcing them to face supernatural events that will change their lives forever. -- draft UNDER **HEAVY** REVISION --Please let m...
