Tasty Tales of Transformation

  “You weren’t kidding. This place is huge!” Jack’s life-long friend James gawked at the massive, sprawling hall before him at the entrance to a giant mansion. There were marble pillars and walls lined with furbished stone. The outside of the dwelling looked fairly typical for a mansion, but the inside had the feel of a rich, castle interior. “Yeah… my family— left me with a lot, heh.” Jack said while scratching the back of his ear. He was a bit taken aback as well at the sheer size of it all. “I’m honestly unsure what I’m even supposed to do with all this.” James gave a wide smirk. “We throw a party of course! Break the place in you know?” “I’m down. Though, can it be just you and me? I haven’t gotten a good look at the place yet and don’t want anything getting broken or stolen.” While a tad disappointed James agreed. “So your parents never told you about this place?” “Nope! Well-kept family secret I guess. They said they wanted a simple life for me, but were fine leaving any choi...

  Artwork - Burgerkiss “I rushed over as quick as I could!” An excited Dennis nearly slammed the front door off its hinges as he barreled into the home of silk-maker and fine cloth salesman Tihomir. The man barely flinched, used to Dennis’ lively entrances. He sat quiet and composed, waving a hand at his friend. Dennis got the message and closed the door he had just nearly broke, but was quick to rush over with the shuffling steps of an overactive child. “So Tihomir, you said this was your masterpiece?” “Mhm. I think it might be.” A hand reached out behind a small desk and pulled out a neatly folded cloth. Tihomir stared at it with pride as he unfolded it slightly. “So my good friend. Tell me what you see?” It had always been Dennis’ delight to inspect the goods before they hit the market. He didn’t create like him, but he and Tihomir held the same reverence towards the beauty of fabrics, and they had grown close as friends over their unified obsession. It was probably why he was o...