• Divinitea

    Picture A couple of days had passed, and the empty soul bottle still sat on Reuben’s desk in its wooden crate, cradled in the same soft velvet cloth, completely untouched. He gave it a thoughtful glance...

  • The Crowded Market

    Picture Reuben always had a methodical approach to his work. It began with thorough research — poring over his collection of books and meticulously saved web pages — before ever gathering the ingredients...

  • Dazed & Confused

    Picture After returning home from a morning of chaotic market crowds and eccentric vendors, Reuben wasted no time diving into his work. He poured himself a glass of green tea before heading out to his...

  • An Anxious Return

    Picture A feeling of hopelessness and failure weighed heavily on Reuben in the days following the realization that his sacred bottle had been filled by a mere toadstool. Disappointment gnawed at him —...