Fifty years ago, Angie and Edward Peña opened a small shop of memory — brass clocks, silver lockets, and objects that held things far older than the dust on their shelves. Now the shop is sold, the inventory is gone, and only one item remains: an old wooden wand neither of them ever thought to price.
When a wish for something as simple as apple pie turns out to be real, Angie and Edward discover their retirement isn't an ending — it's the beginning of the last, strangest chapter of their life together. But magic this old has always had collectors, and one of them has been waiting fifty years for this wand to wake up.
A story about what we keep, what we let go, and the difference between what's for sale and what was never for sale to begin with.
Jose A. Martinez is an independent author who writes across genres, including suspense, mystery, faith-based fiction, and family drama. His stories blend compelling characters with thought-provoking themes, drawing inspiration from history, folklore, faith, and everyday life. When not writing, he enjoys researching unusual historical events and developing new story ideas to share with readers around the world.