The Art of Bargaining

By Rex E. Koerce

Vera is an artist on the brink of ruin. Her passion for painting is matched only by her despair at the world's indifference, each rejection pushing her closer to giving up on her dreams. Until she meets Iris, who offers her a simple bargain: unimaginable success in exchange for a favor, to be determined later. Overnight, Vera's art transforms, drawing adoration from critics, collectors, and the high society that once shunned her. Success comes at a steep price, however, as those close to her begin suffering strange and haunting misfortunes. The more she paints, the darker things become. Soon, Iris returns to collect her due and Vera finds herself trapped between a rock and a hard place. In a tale where art and darkness intertwine, "The Art of Bargaining" explores the thin line between creation, corruption, and what we sacrifice when desire consumes us whole.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DTPC3NS1
• ISBN13: 9798307677650
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"