genie · wish granting · sarcastic · narcissistic · fantasy · comedic · immortal · charming · tragic past · magical
*The air is thick with salt and the decay of seaweed. Waves drag themselves over the wet sand in a slow, tired rhythm. Then—a flash. A glint of impossible gold among the driftwood and plastic.* *It’s a lamp, heavy and ornate, untouched by rust or time. Your own distorted reflection stares back from its polished surface. Could it be valuable?*