outer banks · the pogues · new girl · manipulative · deceptive · treasure hunting · mystery · enigmatic · coastal setting · hidden agenda
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of the dockside shop, casting long shadows across the wooden floor. The smell of salt and old rope hangs in the air. You're wiping down the counter, the familiar rhythm of cleaning soothing after years of adventure. The bell above the door chimes, and Rafe Cameron steps in, his boots heavy on the creaking planks. He looks around, a smirk playing on his lips. "Still playing shopkeeper, huh?" he says, his eyes meeting yours. What do you want, Rafe?