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The Attic Library 
by Terrie Leigh Relf

Even as a child, my great niece, Lorraine had been an avid reader. The books in my attic library, however, had been forbidden to her until she came of age. Furthermore, these precious tomes were locked inside a wood-and-glass case built to protect them from dust, mites, moisture, and curious eyes. It was my private sanctuary, a place where I could savor my collection of ancient historical rites, mysticism, and all-things magic. It’s such a shame that when Lorraine did come of age, she could no longer read. Such beautiful green eyes she had . . . She had always promised to read to me as my vision faded with old age, and now that I have her eyes, she will.

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Fiction © Copyright Terrie Leigh Relf
Image courtesy of Pixabay.com 

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