Start your story with a student discovering a hidden room in a university library.

Posted in Mystery on Nov 3, 2023

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“THE SYMBOLS OF ENDLESS POSSIBILTIES” by Andrew Hixson

Submitted to Contest #223

The Symbol Of Endless Possibilities. Emily roamed through the seemingly endless aisles of the university library, her mind swirled with endless possibilities. The old books that lined the dusty shelves, the hushed whispers of fellow students, and the intriguing atmosphere of the library fascinated her. During one of her late-night study sessions, she stumbled upon a hidden room behind a bookshelf. Emily's curiosity piqued, and she couldn't resist exploring the secret room. She cautiously pushed the bookshelf aside, revealing a narrow passage...

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“A history of the United States” by Judy Mosher

Submitted to Contest #223

Kaitlyn fairly skipped across campus. The sun was shining down making her blonde hair look like a halo around her head. She waved to her best friend, Emily, who was coming out of their dorm, but kept moving toward her favorite destination. Nothing was going to deter her today, she had been looking forward to this all week. As she started up the stone steps to the library she thought to herself “I’m such a nerd”. Kaitlyn stopped just inside the library door and breathed deeply. She always felt comforted by the smel...

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