Is this wood combined with some sort of stone and glass? I cant tell but the colors and unique blend of materials caught my eye. Upon first glance, it looks like a regular old box; but when I got closer I could see the intricate way the wood trails around the stone and gems; almost like someone was trying to discreetly etch hidden symbols and mesages. The design is so odd and beautiful and eerie all at the same time. That is probably just my overactive imagination; however, I am weirdly drawn to this box. I take my new treasure to the counter for the gentleman to ring me up. The elderly gentleman looks at me from atop of his glasses and then glances at the box. He almost smiles but then quickly hit some cash register keys and says “that’ll be $10 please”. I give him the cash and he gives me the oddest stare. The gentleman remains silent and nods his head as if giving some secret gesture that our transaction is complete. I say “Thank you and have a nice day”, then proceed out of the shop. Its raining and cold outside so I cant wait to get back home. I have the perfect place to display my new $10 gem. The box is absolutley stunning on the fireplace mantle anchored by a few plants…ahhhh its perfect and I feel like it was a steal for only $10. I settle in for the evening and ly down thinking of the usual: did I get all my items from the grocery store? What will I eat tomorrow? Will I find the one? Thankfully those questions fade fast and I find sleep. I hear the crash of thunder and it wakes me up suddenly. I look at the clock and its 0200 am. I try to close my eyes again but there is some sort of faint glow coming from the living room. I think “Did I shut all the lights off or did I leave a candle burning”. I dont think I did but just to be safe, I climb out of bed and walk to the living room. There is no lamp on and no candles lite but when I look at the fireplace mantle, the box is glowing.