THE FORGOTTEN LIBRARY

Ashar Shaikh
2 min readApr 2, 2023

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Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a library. It was a grand old building with tall shelves filled with books of every genre. The library was a beloved part of the community, and people of all ages would come to borrow books, attend events, and spend time in the cozy reading nooks.

But one day, the library closed down. No one knew why, and there was no announcement or explanation given. The townspeople were saddened by the loss of their cherished library, but life went on.

Years went by, and the library was all but forgotten. The building fell into disrepair, the shelves became dusty and cobweb-filled, and the books yellowed with age.

Then, one day, a young girl stumbled upon the forgotten library. She was exploring the town and had never heard of the library before. She was amazed by the grandeur of the building and decided to peek inside.

What she found inside was a wonderland of books. She spent hours perusing the shelves, discovering stories she had never heard of before. The girl couldn’t believe that such a treasure trove of knowledge had been forgotten.

Determined to share this discovery with others, the girl began spreading the word about the forgotten library. Soon, other people in the town joined her in exploring the library, and they were all amazed at what they found.

As more people came to the library, word spread beyond the town’s borders. People from neighboring towns came to see the forgotten library for themselves, and soon it became a popular destination.

The town realized the error of their ways and decided to reopen the library, with the help of volunteers and donations. The forgotten library was once again a hub of activity, with people of all ages coming together to share their love of books.

And the young girl who had stumbled upon the forgotten library? She became the head librarian, determined to make sure that no book would ever be forgotten again.

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