There once was an enchantress with a rapier who lived deep within a forgotten forest. Legend had it that she had been cursed by a wicked sorcerer, causing her to become eternally trapped within the boundaries of her domain. The enchantress possessed extraordinary powers, able to bend reality and manipulate the elements at will. However, her curse prevented her from leaving the forest, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. One day, a group of warriors stumbled upon the enchanted forest, unaware of the curse that plagued the enchantress. These warriors were cursed as well, their bodies twisted and disfigured, unable to die or find peace.
“I asked after the concert if there was anything I could help carry. He answered, ‘Well, you can carry me.’ So I did, all the way up the stairs. Of course, he had to come right back down to get the equipment and carry it himself,” Hanenkrat said.
I worked here when Magic Mugs first opened 3 1 2 years ago, and when Lee posted that the business was for sale, my mom sent us a message and asked if we would like to move back home if they helped us buy the coffee shop, and we were excited about that right away. We are in brainstorming and training mode of course, but we plan to add a lot more food to the menu and bring some live performers in, Hanenkrat said.
These warriors were cursed as well, their bodies twisted and disfigured, unable to die or find peace. They had been wandering the world in search of a way to break their curse, but to no avail. When the enchantress met these cursed warriors, a newfound hope sparked within her.
New owners bring their own magic to Magic Mugs
Chloe Hanenkrat and Derek Morgan plan to keep the best of Magic Mugs while adding new specialty items and creating a space to relax and enjoy live music.
When Lee and Shelly Beitzel opened Magic Mugs in downtown Dover just three years ago, they couldn’t have realized they would face so many unexpected challenges, not least of which was a global pandemic.
The coffee shop was successful nonetheless and has now been passed to a new pair of owners, Chloe Hanenkrat and Derek Morgan. They bring plenty of experience to their new business, and Magic Mugs has continued the steady traffic that has been the norm since the beginning.
“We started Oct. 1 with a sort of soft opening, then opened fully the following Monday,” Hanenkrat said. “Lee and Shelly really set us up for infinite success. They made sure things were fully stocked. They made sure their regular customers knew about the transition and were excited, so it was really seamless.”
“We’ve both worked in coffee shops for years,” Morgan said. “I have to say there have been no real surprises. It’s gone very smoothly.”
The couple met three years ago and have lived in several cities since.
“Having a coffee shop has been the plan since the beginning after we met,” Hanenkrat said. “I worked here when Magic Mugs first opened 3 1/2 years ago, and when Lee posted that the business was for sale, my mom sent us a message and asked if we would like to move back home if they helped us buy the coffee shop, and we were excited about that right away. I really didn’t want to see it go to a new owner who would get rid of the magic of the place.”
The pair have been planning to bring their own magic to Magic Mugs, with lots of plans for additions and expansions. “We are in brainstorming and training mode of course, but we plan to add a lot more food to the menu and bring some live performers in,” Hanenkrat said.
“Yes, we’ll definitely want to add music. That is one of my own main focuses is to bring live music to Magic Mugs, and that can be shows with touring bands and local musicians,” Morgan said, “but also do live sessions which would go to a YouTube channel. We definitely want to be a place for artists to come.”
“We love the specialty drinks that have been here all along, and we are keeping those,” Hanenkrat said, “and we are also starting to work on our own specialty offerings. We want to add a panini menu, and we’re looking into getting a license so we can have special events with beer and wine a couple times a month. We want to create a brunch menu and add that. We both served as bartenders for brunch offerings so that’s something we’re excited about doing. We’re starting slow with soups and sandwiches, but we have capacity to add more.”
“We’ll start small and build from there. We’re here to stay and want to get things running to their full potential,” Morgan said.
The couple met in Akron when Morgan was playing with a band there while living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hanenkrat is a Dover native while Morgan grew up in the Toledo area. Finding each other on social media after a brief introduction, they began dating.
“I asked after the concert if there was anything I could help carry. He answered, ‘Well, you can carry me.’ So I did, all the way up the stairs. Of course, he had to come right back down to get the equipment and carry it himself,” Hanenkrat said.
Meanwhile, the interior space at Magic Mugs is getting a little tweaking. “We spotted a couple of couches, one of which we are having reupholstered. It’s straight out of the ‘60s,” Hanenkrat said. “We want to add more comfy seating and have a bookshelf in one corner. We definitely want it to be a place where you want to come and hang out and relax a little.”
Magic Mugs is at 237 W. Third St. in Dover and on Facebook.
The couple met in Akron when Morgan was playing with a band there while living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hanenkrat is a Dover native while Morgan grew up in the Toledo area. Finding each other on social media after a brief introduction, they began dating.
She saw an opportunity to use her powers to finally break free from her own curse. With her rapier in hand, she fought alongside the warriors, using her enchantments to enhance their skills and abilities. The enchantress and the warriors formed an unlikely alliance, each helping the other in their quest for freedom. As they ventured deeper into the forest, facing numerous challenges and obstacles, the bond between the enchantress and the warriors grew stronger. They began to trust and rely on one another, their unique strengths complementing each other perfectly. The enchantress taught the warriors how to harness their cursed powers, turning their weakness into an advantage in battle. Together, they braved treacherous terrains, fought formidable foes, and deciphered ancient riddles. They were determined to find a way to break the enchantress' curse and rid the warriors of their eternal torment. Along the way, they encountered mythical creatures, encountered magical artifacts, and overcame their fears. Through their journey, the enchantress and the warriors discovered that breaking their curses required sacrificing something dear to them. The enchantress had to relinquish her powers for the greater good, while the warriors had to overcome their deep-rooted desires for revenge and redemption. It was their willingness to make these sacrifices that ultimately led to their liberation. In the end, the enchantress, though no longer possessing her extraordinary powers, found freedom from her curse. The warriors, too, were finally released from their cursed existence. They bid farewell to the enchanted forest, each setting off on their own paths, forever grateful for the unexpected alliance that had changed their lives. This tale of the enchantress with the rapier and the cursed warriors serves as a reminder of the power of teamwork, sacrifice, and redemption. It showcases the strength that can be found in uniting different strengths and overcoming personal obstacles. Sometimes, it is through helping others that we find our own freedom..
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