Morgan was a bad man. Everyday he came to the library at exactly 4pm. He always visited the horror section, reading for a few hours each day. Vianna, the Librarian, had long been curious about Morgan and his taste in books. She never hovered, just investigated what he read quite so thoroughly.
Morgan read. The news vociferated...the world is now fifteen less in population.
At the library...Morgan read again today. Vianna the librarian somehow knew; he knew.
Vianna read. Morgan somehow knew; she knew.
Vianna was trapped. She was 'strapped'..legally so.π«.
The world is now sixteen less in population.
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Novel this was really thrilling and engaging for such a short story! I like the twist at the end, great work! π
How did I miss this jewel before? Of course, I enjoyed it - your genre storytelling rhythm and theme. In a previous life, about 10 years ago, I was a librarian associate, so I was quite at home in your library.
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