Category Archives: Olde Shoppe Stories

Ye Olde Boat Shoppe: If It Floats Then We Did Our Job

Welcome to Ye Olde Boat Shoppe, which has been in our family for so many generations that we never bothered to give it a flashy name.  Just to be clear, we make new boats that are tailored to your specifications. … Continue reading

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The Golem Galleria: Free Bagel with Every Purchase

So you’re the one who called in asking if we could make a robot.  I told you over the phone that I’m not sure what you’re talking about.  Golems are magical in nature, but you say this is something more. … Continue reading

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Quest in a Crate: Crowbars Included

Come in out of the cold and lets talk business.  Yes, I know it’s supposed to be warm, but the weather is acting up.  If it puts you at ease, several of my previous customers are trying to fix that. … Continue reading

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Barbarian Bazaar: All Products Come in Bulk

So you want to be a barbarian.  Well, you have the size for it and that intimidating stare is chilling.  Still, you need the attitude and ferocity that comes with controlling a churning rage that has been kept under control … Continue reading

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Ye Olde Spy Shoppe: Buy 2 Saints, Get a Bond Free

Welcome to our little store found in an undisclosed location.  Yes, I know we have a Chinese restaurant next door, but that doesn’t narrow anything down.  Have any idea how many of those are around?  Most of them are fronts … Continue reading

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Ye Olde Super Henchman Shoppe

Welcome to my store.  So, are you here to recruit or upgrade someone?  Sorry, I have to ask even if you have a minion behind him.  Never know if he’s a bodyguard, chauffeur, or a snack.  Well, put this young … Continue reading

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Welcome to Windemere Tours Incorporated

Sounds like you need to get away from wherever you live.  Well, you’ve come to the right place to escape the Shattered States.  Whatever that is.  I don’t get out much, kid, so the world outside could be ruled by … Continue reading

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More on How to Survive in the Shattered States

Okay, youngsters, did everyone read the short list of tips to survive or at least die with some dignity?  Yes, Timmy, I know hyperlinks don’t work since the Internet is no more outside of the Wi-Fi Dens.  I should add … Continue reading

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Ye Olde Post-Apocalyptic Supply Shoppe: Mind the Roaches a.k.a. The Landlords

Welcome to Olde Shoppe!  No, we spelled those words that way on purpose to be funny and whimsical.  Obviously we failed, but paint is in short supply these days.  Don’t step on the roaches, buddy.  The big ones will take … Continue reading

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Post Revisited- Welcome to ‘The Pen Is . . .’

This originally went live on April 30th, 2014.  A lot of fun to write.  Think it was one of the earlier ‘Olde Shoppe’ skits. Welcome, good customer, to The Pen Is!  Why do people keep laughing at our name?  It’s … Continue reading

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