In a shocking turn of events, the bustling boba scene in downtown Waterville took a bitter turn yesterday as Bobasaurus, a popular boba shop known for its delectable drinks, was forced to close its doors amidst a chaotic tea-time tussle. Witnesses reported that what started as a normal tea-filled day, quickly escalated into a full-blown brawl, with customers and staff alike caught in the crossfire of flying tapioca pearls and overturned tables.
"I couldn't believe my eyes," said one onlooker, who wished to remain anonymous. "One minute, I was ordering some bubble tea, and the next, I was ducking for cover as boba balls flew past my head, and people scrambled outside."
The violence reportedly erupted when shots rang out in the apartments above the shop. Unknowingly, tempers flared, and soon, fists were flying, drinks were splashing, and chaos descended upon the shop. Local authorities quickly responded to the scene, but by the time they arrived, the damage had been done. Bobasaurus was left in shambles, with broken glass, blood, and spilled tea covering the floor.
"It's a shame to see such a beloved establishment brought to ruin like this," said Police Chief Johnson. "We're working diligently to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice."
In the wake of the incident, Bobasaurus has announced that it will be closing its doors indefinitely, citing safety concerns for its customers and staff.
"We are deeply saddened by the events that transpired yesterday," read a statement from the shop's owner. "Our priority has always been the safety and well-being of our customers and staff, and we feel that closing our doors is the best course of action at this time."
As the boba-loving community in Waterville reels from this shocking turn of events, one thing is clear: the once peaceful world of bubble tea will never be the same again.
“Unsettling are the days in which everyone is an expert.”
― Criss Jami
Nowadays you can't go a day without some phony prophet trying to peddle their wares to you.
Driven by the increased interest in the supernatural, charlatans from palm readers to televangelists are everywhere. And while the vast majority of witches, psychics, magicians, hypnotists, cures, potions, faith healers, and clairvoyants are complete fakes, they do make a living.
As the saying goes, "it's easier for an actor to make it in alternative medicine than Hollywood."
Most people scoff at these clearly-phony supernatural services, yet those same people often buy into at least one scam.
The most dangerous charlatans are the self-styled monster hunters who carry a mall-ninja arsenal and guns with silver bullets. Most have never encountered anything supernatural and do absolutely nothing besides burn some sage and patrol the area for a night or two. Even so, those who are superstitious, fearful, or desperate enough will hire them to solve the problems they simply don't understand. In some cases with disastrous results.
For Contractors, charlatans are red herrings and obstacles. Clumsy fakes that conjure a smokescreen of misinformation and escalate the situations they're in.