Lakeview City, Signi — If you ever find yourself in downtown Lakeview, needing a break from the bustling streets and ongoing development, there’s a good chance you’ll end up at Holloway’s Corner. The small café, tucked between historic brick buildings, has been a community staple for over a decade.
Run by Margaret “Maggie” Holloway, a former journalist with a sharp mind and an even sharper memory, Holloway’s Corner is more than just a coffee shop—it’s a quiet meeting ground where people talk freely, often forgetting that Maggie is always listening.
Maggie, now in her late 40s, spent years writing for The Signi Journal before abruptly leaving the profession. While she keeps quiet about why, those who know her well suspect it has something to do with a buried investigation that powerful figures didn’t want published. Whatever the case, she channeled her energy into building a space where conversation thrives.
And people talk—especially the developers. With Lakeview’s skyline evolving, figures like Arthur Trench’s business associates and Nate Mercer’s foremen occasionally stop in, grabbing coffee before heading to meetings about the next big project. “They don’t even realize how much they say,” Maggie says with a knowing smile. “You’d be surprised what people let slip when they’re in a rush.”
But it’s not just real estate moguls who frequent the café. Students, activists, and longtime locals worried about Lakeview’s future often gather here, voicing concerns over what’s changing and what’s being lost. “Maggie’s place is where we figure out what’s really happening,” says Jonas Patel, a longtime customer and retired city planner. “Developers talk about ‘progress,’ but sometimes progress means losing the things that made this city special in the first place.”
Maggie herself isn’t one to take a side openly, but it’s clear where her sympathies lie. “I’m not against change,” she says, wiping down the counter. “I’m against change that forgets people.”
For now, Holloway’s Corner remains a haven for those who still believe in community over profit. And while the city around it transforms, Maggie keeps listening—because in a town like Lakeview, sometimes the real stories aren’t in the headlines.
-Signi Journal
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