Beyond the White Door

The seller’s expression stiffened. He knew right away he had met a seasoned professional. He cleared his throat, his previous bluster vanishing. "Thirty dollars," he muttered, crossing his thick arms in defeat. "The ceramic pot alone is worth over ten. I cannot go a single penny lower."

Sadie did not hesitate this time. She handed over the cash. Her initial twenty-dollar offer had been a delibera