Lawson Wyatt grew up in a bustling city in the early 1900s, the son of a struggling artist and a seamstress. From a young age, Vince learned the value of charm and charisma as his parents navigated the world of bohemian artists and craftsmen. He became adept at reading people, learning how to win them over with words and wit. After finishing school, he took on various odd jobs but soon realized he had a natural talent for sales.

In his late twenties, Lawson landed a position with “Mysterious Oddities & Rare Goods,” a company specializing in unique and esoteric items. The job took him across the country, allowing him to meet fascinating people and experience new cultures. He thrived on the thrill of the sale, often fabricating elaborate stories about the origin and significance of the curiosities he sold. His flair for the dramatic and his convincing nature helped him climb the ranks quickly.

However, Lawson’s desire for success began to cloud his judgment. He became entangled with dubious suppliers who offered him increasingly strange and unsettling items—artifacts said to be imbued with supernatural properties. As he sold these curiosities, he was often blissfully unaware of their dark histories. His ambition led him to take risks, and he became embroiled in shady deals that sometimes skirted the edge of legality.

One fateful day, while attending a traveling fair, Lawson came across a tent displaying a collection of unusual artifacts. Intrigued, he struck a deal with the mysterious proprietor, trading a significant portion of his earnings for a peculiar item: an ornate contract sealed with an unholy insignia. The contract promised wealth beyond his wildest dreams in exchange for something he would only discover later.

As Vince signed the document, he felt a strange compulsion. Almost immediately, he began to experience a wave of success—his sales soared, and he became the top seller in his company. However, he soon realized that the items he was selling were drawing the attention of sinister forces, and strange occurrences began to plague his life. Customers reported bizarre experiences tied to the curiosities, and Vince found himself haunted by nightmarish visions and whispers urging him to fulfill the contract’s terms.

Now, Lawson is caught in a perilous web. He must navigate the treacherous waters of the sales world while dealing with the consequences of his ill-fated deal. Desperate to break free from the contract’s grip, he is torn between pursuing further success and uncovering the true nature of the items he’s been selling. As he travels from town to town, he grapples with the realization that the price of his ambition may be far greater than he ever anticipated.