Jessika Downes-Gössl

Well, there is one more thing Reggie wants. Years and years ago, he made a wish of his own. It was so long ago that he has practically forgotten making it. But the stars he works for have not. Today is the day Reggie the Wish Granter will see his very own wish come true.

Often, humans wish for trivial things, an extra inch of height, fame and fortune, or a bit of attention from a romantic interest. These wishes have the same chances of being granted or ignored as other requests. A successful application to a dream job? A boost to a researcher's insight into a scientific mystery? Or a parent's plea for their child's success?

Often, humans wish for trivial things, an extra inch of height, fame and fortune, or a bit of attention from a romantic interest. These wishes have the same chances of being granted or ignored as other requests. A successful application to a dream job? A boost to a researcher's insight into a scientific mystery? Or a parent's plea for their child's success?

Often, humans wish for trivial things, an extra inch of height, fame and fortune, or a bit of attention from a romantic interest. These wishes have the same chances of being granted or ignored as other requests. A successful application to a dream job? A boost to a researcher's insight into a scientific mystery? Or a parent's plea for their child's success?

It doesn't matter who or what Reggie believes is more or less worthy. The stars decide which fantasies are fulfilled, and their methodology is unknowable, even to him. The bell attached to Reggie's workbench rings lightly to draw his attention to a specific wish in the queue. The bench has an uncommonly sturdy quality. It's carved from an asteroid and shaped to Reggie's specific requirements.

It doesn't matter who or what Reggie believes is more or less worthy. The stars decide which fantasies are fulfilled, and their methodology is unknowable, even to him. The bell attached to Reggie's workbench rings lightly to draw his attention to a specific wish in the queue. The bench has an uncommonly sturdy quality. It's carved from an asteroid and shaped to Reggie's specific requirements.

It doesn't matter who or what Reggie believes is more or less worthy. The stars decide which fantasies are fulfilled, and their methodology is unknowable, even to him. The bell attached to Reggie's workbench rings lightly to draw his attention to a specific wish in the queue. The bench has an uncommonly sturdy quality. It's carved from an asteroid and shaped to Reggie's specific requirements.

He reaches for the bell to silence it. Then he lowers his hand to a switch underneath the bell stand and flicks it to the on position. in the center of the workbench is inverted revealing a yellowed sheet of parchment Reggie picks up the paper its texture is reminiscent of velvet but it's as strong as the toughest metal wire he knows instantly that this isn't just any old wish

He reaches for the bell to silence it. Then he lowers his hand to a switch underneath the bell stand and flicks it to the on position. in the center of the workbench is inverted revealing a yellowed sheet of parchment Reggie picks up the paper its texture is reminiscent of velvet but it's as strong as the toughest metal wire he knows instantly that this isn't just any old wish

He reaches for the bell to silence it. Then he lowers his hand to a switch underneath the bell stand and flicks it to the on position. in the center of the workbench is inverted revealing a yellowed sheet of parchment Reggie picks up the paper its texture is reminiscent of velvet but it's as strong as the toughest metal wire he knows instantly that this isn't just any old wish

The stars have decided. This is a wish that should receive his immediate attention. These come from time to time and are all part of the job, so Reggie isn't too surprised. The first thing he needs to know is the name of the wishmaker himself. He scans the upper left section of the wish and reads aloud, Celeste Mirasol. Celeste is 43 years old and a resident of a coastal city in Greece.

The stars have decided. This is a wish that should receive his immediate attention. These come from time to time and are all part of the job, so Reggie isn't too surprised. The first thing he needs to know is the name of the wishmaker himself. He scans the upper left section of the wish and reads aloud, Celeste Mirasol. Celeste is 43 years old and a resident of a coastal city in Greece.

The stars have decided. This is a wish that should receive his immediate attention. These come from time to time and are all part of the job, so Reggie isn't too surprised. The first thing he needs to know is the name of the wishmaker himself. He scans the upper left section of the wish and reads aloud, Celeste Mirasol. Celeste is 43 years old and a resident of a coastal city in Greece.

A picture is included for reference. Reggie studies it carefully to make sure he'll be able to recognize the woman when he meets her in person. In the picture, Celeste's curly hair is tied high above the crown of her head in a tight bun. It's mostly black, but the tips of her curls are dyed an electric green. Her skin is a dark brown and accented by magenta eyeshadow.

A picture is included for reference. Reggie studies it carefully to make sure he'll be able to recognize the woman when he meets her in person. In the picture, Celeste's curly hair is tied high above the crown of her head in a tight bun. It's mostly black, but the tips of her curls are dyed an electric green. Her skin is a dark brown and accented by magenta eyeshadow.

A picture is included for reference. Reggie studies it carefully to make sure he'll be able to recognize the woman when he meets her in person. In the picture, Celeste's curly hair is tied high above the crown of her head in a tight bun. It's mostly black, but the tips of her curls are dyed an electric green. Her skin is a dark brown and accented by magenta eyeshadow.

She isn't smiling in the image. Instead, she wears a pensive expression. She looks as if she's just been asked where she plans to be in 10 years. Next, Reggie moves to the most important detail of his mission, Celeste's wish. His eyes twinkle as he reads the details. He runs a hand through his hair and chuckles. What a lovely thought, he muses to himself.

She isn't smiling in the image. Instead, she wears a pensive expression. She looks as if she's just been asked where she plans to be in 10 years. Next, Reggie moves to the most important detail of his mission, Celeste's wish. His eyes twinkle as he reads the details. He runs a hand through his hair and chuckles. What a lovely thought, he muses to himself.

She isn't smiling in the image. Instead, she wears a pensive expression. She looks as if she's just been asked where she plans to be in 10 years. Next, Reggie moves to the most important detail of his mission, Celeste's wish. His eyes twinkle as he reads the details. He runs a hand through his hair and chuckles. What a lovely thought, he muses to himself.

When Reggie has finished perusing, he rolls up the wish. Then he slides it into a copper tube, which he retrieves from beneath the workstation. He seals the tube with a screw-on cap, secures it in the side pocket of a red slim-fit peacoat, and throws the garment over his shoulders. I'm off, he says in a mellow voice that carries throughout the honeycombed workspace.