Gwen and the Dragon's Library

By Zea Gobbs

In a forgotten corner of the world lies a library like no other .... a haven for lost stories, veiled in shadows and whispers of old magic. When Gwen, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary love for stories, stumbles upon this hidden sanctuary, her life takes an unexpected turn. Chosen by fate, she embarks on an epic quest to lift a dark curse that threatens to erase the stories from existence.

 

Guided by Eldric, an ancient Dragon and the Library's Guardian, Gwen faces challenges that test her courage, wisdom, and spirit. From the perilous Sea of Stories to the mysterious City of Shadows, she journeys through fantastical realms, uncovering the power of stories to connect, heal, and inspire.

 

Unlock the magic within – your adventure awaits in "The Guardian of the Library."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zid Mohammed Lamine
• Release date: Apr 2, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224178728

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Gwen and the Dragon's Library

By Zea Gobbs

Chapter 1

The Mysterious Old Bookshop

Gwen's sneakers scuffed against the sidewalk as she took a shortcut home through a part of town she seldom visited. The buildings here were older, their stories etched into the brick and mortar like the lines on a well-loved face. It was on this forgotten street that Gwen stumbled upon a bookshop that seemed to whisper secrets from its shadowed doorway.

The sign above the door, swaying gently in the breeze, read Tales Untold Bookshop. Gwen, with her insatiable curiosity for stories, felt an irresistible pull towards the shop.

As she pushed open the door, a bell tinkled above her, sounding like the beginning of a fairy tale. The air inside was thick with the scent of old books, a perfume of adventure and mystery.

Hello? Gwen called softly, her voice swallowed by the stacks of books that towered around her.

No answer came, save for the quiet hum of silence that fills spaces long untouched.

Venturing further, Gwen's gaze landed on a book that seemed to glow softly in the dim light. It was placed with purpose on a pedestal in the corner of the shop.

As she approached, the book's glow intensified, casting light on the walls where shadows danced like spirits of the past.

Curious, whispered a voice, so sudden and close that Gwen spun around. But there was no one there—only the endless rows of bookshelves, standing like silent sentinels.

Gwen reached out a hand, hesitating for just a moment before her fingers brushed the book's cover. The moment she touched it, the air around her seemed to pulse with energy.

You're not afraid of a little adventure, are you? the same voice asked, this time clearly amused. It seemed to echo from the pages of the glowing book itself.

Gwen, ever brave and hungry for the unknown, replied, I live for adventure. Who are you?

A friend, the voice said, warmer now. Or perhaps a guide. It depends on how you choose to see it.

And where is this guide leading me? Gwen asked, her curiosity now a tangible thing, filling the space between her and the mysterious voice.

To places forgotten, to stories untold, the voice answered. But be warned, not all tales have happy endings.

I believe every story is worth telling, Gwen declared, her conviction strong.

"Then prove