The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact, the town's
very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to
gather. Even now, imps and fiends continue to appear, frightening the
townfolk with their devilish pranks. Usually these creatures are easy to
spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that
betrays their dark nature. But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs
when he came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted
into town with a strange tale about being able to give people whatever
they wished - for only fifty cents. There was nothing scary about him.
At least, not until the wishing began...