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The Old Man sells genuine magical artifacts, potions, and spells to ordinary, often self-absorbed or desperate people. However, there is always a catch. The Old Man operates on a system of . If a customer tries to cheat the system, acts entitled, or fails to read the warning labels, the magic subverts their intent in a highly literal, often permanent manner. Deconstructing the "Dream Girl" Spell Archetype

"It’s Sarah," Mark admitted, the name tasting like ash in his mouth. Sarah was the unattainable ideal, the woman he had pined after for three years. She was witty, sharp, and dating a guy who looked like a Greek statue and had the personality of a wet sponge. "I want her to notice me. I want to be... undeniable. Not just compatible. I want to be her dream guy."