A Bargain Made

“In life, we are often given challenges. Some are small and easy to master, while others, take years of learning and experience to solve. In this case, the problem seems insurmountable. How can a man expect a beautiful young woman to do the impossible? To turn straw into gold will be a miracle, but a miracle it will remain, unless… A small nameless man appears, smelling of sweet raspberries, vanilla and a slight musk, ready to strike a bargain in exchange of solving this utmost problem of life and death…”