Needful Things

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Papa Joe's shop. A small crowded bookstore and "magic" supply shop in the older part of town. A neat and freshly painted if careworn storefront with a hand lettered sign. The place is somewhat old and dark inside. Modern LED lights spotlight the shelves. The worn hardwood floor creaks and the smells of spices and incense immerse the senses. A fan on the high ceiling traces lazy circles in the otherwise still air. Candles, cases of crystals, and new age books rub shoulders with, astrology texts, saints' icons, crucifixes, and plaster statues. The new age materials dominate in the front, to the back are the more important items. Behind the counter is an ancient apothecary's chest with curious labels. A modern point of sale computer jostles for space with ancient carved teak boxes. 
Papa Joe carries genuine Voodun supplies, and occasionally does the rites in the basement of the store. Vista City does not have a large Voodun community. However they all seem to know about Papa Joe. The more familiar "new age" crystals, candles and books are the majority of his moving stock. He also carries supplies for Santería, Wicca and other "mystic" religions. Joe rounds his stock out with a selection of West African and Caribbean cooking spices difficult to find in the Northwest. The shop is a member of the Vista City Chamber of Commerce as the sicker on the door will tell you. 
In spite of his lack of advertising, people that need to know where he is. Joe himself lives in a flat over the store. The store keeps the usual business hours. Those in the know know that aid can be sought when needed at the back door.
Papa Joe also offers his services as a Vodouisant. His prices are reasonable and if your faith is in the right place his methods work. If your faith is not in the right place he will advise you seek help elsewhere. He will not deal in curses, and laughs at the idea of zombies.
The upstairs of Needful Things is a care worn as the rest of the place. It seems to have sagged to a comfortable state short of decrepit. Joe has Sally Ann furniture sagging against the walls framing cheap throw rugs on old but well maintained hardwood floors. One wall has his altar. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances. They look a little out of place.
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