Ruslan Kushnir: wizard, supplier of human ritual components, and laundromat owner. As Ruslan processes the latest cadaver, his cousin Yana calls over the latest international news and its implication for the magical community...An oddball tale about a magical underworld and the practicality of having vampires supply bodies for magical ingredients, woven into the larger story of the series as a whole. Perfect for readers who enjoy the feel of a fully fleshed out world in a short story.