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Wednesday, 19 January 2022

The Library

The senior citizen was excited to be back in her hometown after decades.

The library would be the second place she would visit after reaching home!

The library was special as she had set it up with books from her personal collection.

It had prompted others to contribute.

Photo Prompt- Ted Strutz

As she entered the premises, she saw some familiar and new books.

But, the library wore a desolate look.

There was no one…

She sat down on the same wooden chair that she had gifted. 

Suddenly, she heard- "Welcome, Madam!"

She saw young and old familiar smiling faces.

It was celebration time!

100 words story for Friday Fictioneers

What happens next? Do you love libraries too?

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18 comments:

  1. Neil MacDonald19 January 2022 at 15:02

    What a wonderful gift to a community - a library

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  2. rudraprayaga19 January 2022 at 15:44

    A library indeed is friendship-binding area, friendship with man and book.

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  3. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields19 January 2022 at 17:37

    Dear Anita,

    A lovely place to meet. Nice story.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  4. Dale19 January 2022 at 19:14

    This was lovely, Anita!

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  5. Iain Kelly19 January 2022 at 20:03

    A lovely end, I would hate for a library to be an empty place.

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  6. Linda19 January 2022 at 20:59

    Oh, that was delightful! Yes, I love libraries. What's not to love?

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  7. JadeLi19 January 2022 at 23:04

    What a nice story. The library is my second home.

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  8. Bill20 January 2022 at 01:13

    As libraries struggle for existence in the land of ignorant. Well done.

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  9. Penny Gadd20 January 2022 at 04:14

    How lovely that the latest users arranged a welcome for her when she came home!

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  10. Keith's Ramblings20 January 2022 at 19:29

    Surprise! A delightful story, Anita.

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  11. Pooja Mahimkar20 January 2022 at 19:36

    I used to go to a library after school and it was such a wonderful time amongst the books. Its been years since I visited one, want to soon

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  12. Majik Mom21 January 2022 at 01:00

    Love this. I read new releases for s few authors these days and once finished they go to one of our 5 county libraries. Share the love!

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  13. i b arora21 January 2022 at 15:47

    i wish we could have such libraries in every corner

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  14. Yellow Tiger21 January 2022 at 16:41

    Lovely twist into joy at the end of your story. Brilliant!

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  15. Isadora De La Vega21 January 2022 at 20:50

    Inspiring and delightful, Anita.
    Have a wonderful weekend ...
    Isadora ��

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  16. Miranda22 January 2022 at 00:35

    Reminds us all to cherish our libraries!

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  17. Gah Learner23 January 2022 at 17:06

    What a wonderful thing she did with supporting the library of her hometown. And what a lovely surprise she got as thanks. Beautiful story.

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  18. tyre stickers2 February 2022 at 12:45

    Wonderful work. Just wished drop a remark and say I am new to your diary and revere what I'm perusing. A debt of gratitude is in order for the offer

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