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Edward.Marlo.Ruiz's avatar

Oh yeah I smelled those books too. I’m glad you shared this with me today. Dare I say it could be an entire book in itself?

I fell in love with Adam through the short time we knew him. I love the way his surroundings have decayed while his mind gets lost in words of wonder. Lovely work

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EJ Trask's avatar

thank you so much! 2/2 on zodiac recs!!

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Rachel BS she/hers's avatar

Wow, I love Uncle Gavin! What a great story, EJ. If we could all escape simply to read and be immersed in the words, what a gift that would be...

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

The best thought ever - Read them all! Uncle Gavin may vicariously reach his goal and Adam is young and juicy. He can read for decades!

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EJ Trask's avatar

so many years to read haha

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Bette Perkins's avatar

WOW! This story is genuinely beautiful !! You capture the scent, feel , the deep seductive pull of bound leather, old paper, the promise held within of knowledge at the heights of human comprehension! As a fellow book lover I was intrigued by the space you created as the library all the way down to sinking into the worn chair!!! As usual your descriptive brilliance took me there. How I wish I could actually be t there!!!!I loved it!

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Robin LaVoie's avatar

I love this - so entertaining and just a bit creepy, I could picture (and smell!) that old library so well 😊

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Robin Cangie (she/her)'s avatar

What a delightful story! Thank you for sharing it with us!

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Just need a good book, a plate of madeleines, and a futon. ✨ READ THEM ALL!

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EJ Trask's avatar

we are in danger

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

we are the danger

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