The figure tilted their head, amusement flickering in those molten gold eyes.
Unknown
*soft chuckle* “The Library chooses who enters… and who leaves.”
Ryan
*nervous laugh* That’s… not comforting.
Adam
*steps forward* Look, we didn’t *mean* to be here. Just tell us how to leave, and we’ll be on our way.
The figure smirked, shadows shifting around them like ink in water.
Unknown
“Ah, but why leave so soon? Don’t you want to know why *you* were chosen?”
Ryan
*hesitant* Chosen…?
The lights above flickered. A sudden gust of wind sent loose pages fluttering like trapped birds.
SYSTEM MESSAGE: **"NEW RECORD FOUND. ACCESSING..."**
A book floated off a nearby shelf, its cover embroidered with silver threads. It hovered in front of Ryan, pulsing faintly. His name was written on the spine.
Ryan
*staring* What the—
Adam
*shakes head* Nope. Absolutely not. Put that thing back.
Unknown
*grinning* “Oh, Ryan… this is where your story truly begins.”
Ryan swallowed hard. The book opened on its own, pages flipping rapidly. The words inside weren’t written in ink. They glowed.
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