Surrounded by ornate clocks and mirrors sits an exhibition of collectable items, but among the display of unusual art and gothic furniture lies a dark secret that haunts its owners.
Wicked Wonderland, an independent shop based in Florida, holds an array of unique knickknacks displayed on purple painted furniture.
The spectacle of oddities placed carefully on draped white lace cloth is meant to transport customers into a vintage mystical realm.
Dazzling jewelry pieces of silver and gold, with gemstone charms and intricate designs, adorn the display shelves.
Dried flowers on wood carved tables display love potions 'intended for romantic love' in tall glass bottles with dried flower stoppers, while crystals of all colors and sizes brightly stand out against the black painted walls.
Reptile skeletons sit displayed by fancy vintage picture frames, and taxidermy animals stand in display cabinets and jars.
But among the displays of animal bones and artistic expression, this magical store has also hidden a few skeletons in its closet.
In fact, the dark side of the store has already led to an arrest of its owner, who professed she didn't know her grim act was wrong.
Wicked Wonderland, an independent shop based in Florida, holds an array of unique items displayed on purple painted furniture... as well as a dark secret
Kymberlee Schopper, 52, was arrested after allegedly buying and offering to sell genuine human bones from Wicked Wonderland, which she co-owns.
Schopper was charged with the purchase and sale of human organs and tissue on April 15 following a 15-month investigation.
Orange City Police began investigating after they received a complaint about the business listing human bones for sale on Facebook Marketplace, ABC Action News reported.
Police found a slew of bones listed for sale, totaling $850, on the Wicked Wonderland website.
Schopper had allegedly listed two human skull fragments for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib and vertebra for $35 each and a partial human skull priced at $600.
Schopper, however, told police the bones were educational models.
Five pieces of bone were seized and examined, including a skull fragment and a clavicle.
Forensic reports revealed that at least one of the remains fragments has archeological origins.
Kymberlee Schopper, 52, was arrested after allegedly buying and offering to sell genuine human bones from her shop Wicked Wonderland
Schopper had listed two human skull fragments for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib and vertebra for $35 each and a partial human skull priced at $600
'It's not every day that you find real human bones online,' Police Captain El-Shami told the Des Moines Register.
'I am just glad it has come to an end.'
According to Schopper's arrest affidavit, co-owner Ashley Lelesi said that 'the business had been selling human bones for several years and was unaware that it was prohibited in the State of Florida.'
Wicked Wonderland is described on its Facebook as an 'oddities and curiosities shop' that sells 'unusual art items and taxidermy/bone art, vintage and gothic decor, metaphysical and conjure items and supplies and much more.'
The business owners met with officers at the Orange City Police department, where they provided purchase documentation and requested more details about the case.
'Schopper and Lelesi then became upset when they were unable to recover the collected human bones or obtain a copy of the original police report,' the report stated.
The affidavit added that the bones were still being held as evidence and would not be released yet.
It was during this meeting that Schopper asserted to the officer that the pair were well acquainted with the law and understood that 'the wording of these laws specifically applies to viable tissues, which provides protection for educational models.'
Schopper then claimed to the officer that the bones being bought and sold were in fact educational models.
Wicked Wonderland is described on its Facebook as an 'oddities and curiosities shop' that sells 'unusual art items and taxidermy/bone art, vintage and gothic decor, metaphysical and conjure items and supplies and much more'
'It's not every day that you find real human bones online,' Police Captain El-Shami told Des Moines Register. 'I am just glad it has come to an end'
According to the affidavit, co-owner Ashley Lelesi (pictured) said that 'the business had been selling human bones for several years and was unaware that it was prohibited in the State of Florida'
On April 12, Wicked Wonderland posted to its Facebook page that they had been closed 'due to dedicating our time to the care of a beloved family member in their final moments.'
'Absolutely nothing more.'
The post, written by 'Kym and Ash', addressed that there were a 'whirlwind of misguiding information and horrendous assumptions' and that they were 'choosing to focus on... life, love, death and family.'
They added that business would 'resume as usual' on Friday, April 18.
Charges have also been filed against Lelesi and she faces arrest.
Schopper was released from the Volusia County Branch Jail on a $7,500 bail.
