The trade journal

Every trade has a story.

The objects will change. The goal won’t. Here’s the record of every handshake, happy accident, and step closer to a house. Written from our little trading desk.

Eric's starting item: an orange paperclip resting in his open palm

Trade 0·October 2026·The beginning

The Paperclip

No deal yet. Just a small orange paperclip in San Antonio and a big question: what could this become? Eric is ready for the real-world legwork. Reaver is ready to find the possibilities.

Started with: One orange paperclip
Received: Nothing yet. This is Trade 0
Trading partner: Our first partner is still out there
Location: San Antonio, TX

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The next chapter is waiting for a handshake.