Five short fantasy tales of strange things found in pawnshops… And things too strange for pawnshops.
- Mistress of the Mirror: A poor woman, an assassin, and a mirror.
- Valuables: A curious pawnshop owner and a mysterious figurine.
- Of Rings and Lemon Cream Cakes: A respectable spinster and a diamond ring with a mind of its own.
- Pawned: A fate worse than death.
- A Worthy Instrument: A struggling musician and the lute of his dreams.