painting by Allen Anderson Within the confines of a dimly lit study, a scholarly wizard pores over ancient tomes with a furrowed brow. His robes, faded and frayed from years of use, hang loosely from his shoulders as he sifts through the dusty pages of his spellbook. With one hand firmly grasping the worn leather cover, he traces intricate patterns with his fingertips, his mind alight with the thrill of discovery. In his other hand, he holds a quill dipped in shimmering ink, its iridescent hue hinting at the hidden depths of magical knowledge contained within. Though the room remains devoid of visible enchantments, the fervor of his research fills the air with an electric anticipation. action, PulpCover, pulp style, olfn