The Peddler

When Andrew purchases a carved figure from The Peddler, he becomes entangled in a world of danger and mystery after a violent confrontation. Set against a backdrop of a struggling city with a thriving park, the story explores themes of justice and destiny through the enigmatic craftsmanship of The Peddler, a blind hermit whose miniature warriors may hold more significance than they appear. This standalone fantasy horror novelette is part of the Black Band Shorts anthology series.