The Book reader

Holiday Happy Kids

Written in response to: "Set your story in a library, after hours." as part of No Talking in the Library.

The library was very silent and there wasn’t anyone inside. The librarian was very sad that nobody came to the library. It was night and closed the library. The next morning, the librarian came and opened the library. One man came and he asked if he could read in the library. Then he paid some money, took some books and the librarian noticed that he was a very slow reader..

The librarian was going to see if some people would come or not. The man started reading and he was only on the first page for half an hour. The man turned just one page and he closed the book. He took the small book and started reading. Then another man came to the library.

 Then the two men started talking.

The slow reader said, “My name is Rohan. How should I call you?”

The other man answered, “My name is Mohan.”

Mohan got a call and told he had some work so he gave some money to the librarian and left the library.



It was breakfast time so Rohan went and bought some food and came to the library.

He was eating in the library and was reading books. The librarian slept for some time in the library. Rohan finished eating and finished that short book. Then he was taking some other short books but he had seen an awesome novel. The librarian just woke up and saw Rohan taking the awesome novel which was only for paid members. Librarian told Rohan that it is for paid members . Rohan told he would pay and read this book. 

The librarian said “ok”. 

And he paid money for the novel and started reading the novel. It was awesome. He was reading it very slowly. But the novel was only half, the other half of that was not there. He told the librarian that the half novel is not there. The librarian told Rohan that it will be somewhere in the shelf. Rohan and the librarian started searching for the novel. It was under the table.

 Rohan said, “Got it, librarian.”

and the other half was very big.

 It was lunchtime. Rohan wanted to finish the novel so he brought lunch to the library. He couldn’t finish the second half. So he planned to take some other book but he paid money for the novel.



He started eating lunch. When he finished his lunch, he felt so sleepy. So he slept in the library itself. The librarian saw that he was sleeping. 

The librarian switch on the fans on and the lights off. The librarian also slept well. 

It was evening and two of them woke up and Rohan started reading. After some minutes he finished reading the novel. He talks sometimes with the librarian and takes someone to read for so much time. He was thirsty and he went out of the library and brought some water bottles and the librarian was going to close to the library because he thought that he was gone. It was night 9:00pm and it was dinner time the librarian was eating dinner and he shared food with Rohan.



He has finished reading all the books he had taken. He was very tired but he was very happy to be there with the librarian. The librarian was also happy that a man had come to his library and the librarian thanked Rohan for coming. It was hours he stayed there so he returned home with some books in the library and told everyone to go to the library.

He also came daily to the library and bought some books and read some books and talked to the librarian everyday.The librarian was happy that many people were coming to the library. The librarian thanked Rohan and gave him some books from the library.

Posted Apr 30, 2021
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May 03, 2021 19:23

Hi! How are you? Love this story! Haven't heard from you in a while...

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The Cold Ice
May 04, 2021 04:26

Thanks. Hi . I am fine. Yes.

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May 05, 2021 18:14

Glad to hear it

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The Cold Ice
May 06, 2021 02:32

How are yo

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May 06, 2021 11:41

I'm good! Supposed to be taking a break, though

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The Cold Ice
May 06, 2021 13:39

Why?

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AntMan 🐜
May 03, 2021 14:53

This is a really cool story! I like how Rohan and the librarian became friends! It followed itself very well, great job! 😁

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The Cold Ice
May 04, 2021 04:28

Lol.thanks . Hi.

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AntMan 🐜
May 04, 2021 10:37

No problem!
Hi! How are you?

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The Cold Ice
May 05, 2021 04:22

Hi i am fine how are you lol

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AntMan 🐜
May 05, 2021 12:07

Doing great! School's out in a few weeks, so I can't wait! And you?

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The Cold Ice
May 05, 2021 13:59

Oh nice. No only online classes

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Alex Carmen
May 02, 2021 18:45

Great story!

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The Cold Ice
May 03, 2021 08:42

Thanks

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Kristin Neubauer
May 02, 2021 16:39

I think you did a really nice job on this. It was clear and I could follow it easily. I liked the short sentences and how one thought led to the next. As you continue writing, you might want to explore adding some drama to the events, but that's just something to keep in mind. Right now, just keep on writing no matter what!

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The Cold Ice
May 03, 2021 08:42

Thank you fo you support. Thank you.

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May 02, 2021 10:20

Very nice sahii. All the best!!!

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The Cold Ice
May 02, 2021 10:36

Thank you so much for your beautiful comment.

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May 02, 2021 10:19

Dear sahi, very beautifully written. keep going high. All the best kuty!!!

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The Cold Ice
May 02, 2021 10:35

Thank you.

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Chithut Lenin
May 02, 2021 07:11

Good try sahi.Nice story plot but can add some message with this story.

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The Cold Ice
May 02, 2021 07:13

Thanks.ok I will think something.

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May 01, 2021 13:47

Beautifully Written!

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The Cold Ice
May 01, 2021 16:52

Thanks

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Vikraman Arut
May 01, 2021 05:09

Awesome read!

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The Cold Ice
May 01, 2021 05:12

Thank you

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:32

Good job

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 06:45

Please talk in one thread please why did you quit writing

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:47

I will not answer that question」( ̄▽ ̄」) ヾ(*´∀`*)ノ(o^∀^o)O(≧∇≦)O(●⌒∇⌒●)(☆^ー^☆)o (^‿^✿)(◡‿◡✿)

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 09:38

Why what happen

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:32

I don't think so any mistake, keep writing

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 06:45

Thanks

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:31

It's a perfect story brother

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 06:44

Ok

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:30

Book reader, title is superb

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 06:44

Thanks

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:29

(◕‿◕✿)(✿◠‿◠)o (^‿^✿)(◑‿◐✿)(◡‿◡✿)(-‿◦☀)(*‿*✿)(❀◦‿◦). You have potential to write an amazing story by including more interesting events in it

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 06:30

Oh thanks why did you quit writing.

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:26

The way librarian imagine, feel pleasure the presence of readers; is highly fascinated and your imaginations are marvelous

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 06:27

Thank you did you find any mistakes

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:23

Very simple organized and systematic story

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 06:24

What is this

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Angel {Readsy}
April 30, 2021 06:18

The librarian was very sad that nobody came to the library, vivid description how the library feel very cute imagination well done

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The Cold Ice
April 30, 2021 06:20

Oh thanks did you find mistakes or I want an tittle if you don’t want to do it it’s ok

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Dhwani Jain
November 15, 2021 12:36

Hello all!
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Please check out my latest post, THE VIRUS, YOU AND ME, a podcast.
I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did writing it!

Dhwani Jain
Dream DJ
{https://djdhwanijain.wordpress.com/}

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Dhwani Jain
August 06, 2021 16:20

New Story!
Reviews are appreciated!!!

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The Cold Ice
August 10, 2021 13:12

Ok I will try to read it

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Dhwani Jain
August 11, 2021 10:18

NEW STORY!!!!!!!!!!
CHECK IT OUT ON MY BLOG BEFORE YOU CAN READ IT ON REEDSY. THE STORY WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON ON MY BLOG AND I WILL UPDATE IT ON REEDSY TOO.

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The Cold Ice
August 13, 2021 05:57

Ok I will read it. What is the story name

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Dhwani Jain
August 13, 2021 06:00

Aladdin : Lian's Story

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The Cold Ice
August 13, 2021 06:01

Ok

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July 28, 2021 20:19

Hey, tell as many people as you can that Reedsy's updating this Thursday-Friday and to remember your password, because after it updates you'll need to know it to prove it's you and we don't want people getting locked out.
So yeah. Please please PLEASE tell others about this!!!
(from Dhwani Jain)

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The Cold Ice
August 02, 2021 08:41

I don’t understand what are you saying

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August 02, 2021 21:03

That's just what they sent me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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The Cold Ice
August 03, 2021 03:15

Who sent you? I don’t understand what they saying you itself ask them what is the meaning or send their link.

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August 04, 2021 20:35

Literally just-
You know what, nevermind, forget it.
':/

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The Cold Ice
August 10, 2021 13:11

Lol ok

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Dhwani Jain
August 13, 2021 06:15

I sent that message to Carefree Chicken (as it is written in brackets there)
It meant that Reedsy was updating, so there was a chance at that time that you would have to type in all your info again. So this was just a message for all the people I knew that you need to remember your passwords so that you can login easily.

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The Cold Ice
August 13, 2021 06:18

Oh I always remember my password .thank you for telling

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Dhwani Jain
August 18, 2021 13:49

Bio updated

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The Cold Ice
August 19, 2021 13:26

Checked it.

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Madison Smith
July 09, 2021 18:25

Hi! Good job on your story! A couple recommendations: work on showing more rather than telling (show that he's a slow reader by describing how he reads or the passage of time), sentence length variation (this will improve your flow), and adding a climax (this will be what your story builds to). Those are just some suggestions if you were looking for areas to build on. Overall, keep writing and enjoying your craft!

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The Cold Ice
July 10, 2021 10:04

Oh thanks but my editing time was over so I cannot edit it.thanks. Hi how are you

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Madison Smith
August 18, 2021 21:24

Ah, gotcha. Yeah, I'm prone to finishing my story at the very last second before it's due lol
And I'm good! Kinda went radio silent for like a solid month cause I was working and haven't written in a hot second, but I'm chilling. Getting ready for school. You?

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The Cold Ice
August 19, 2021 03:31

Wow how many times of job you are kinda busy right. We have online class no school

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Prakash Amboiram
June 04, 2021 06:07

Good story. Keep writing. You will improve by writing.

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The Cold Ice
June 04, 2021 06:08

Thanks. Yes I will improve

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Julian Race
May 28, 2021 08:26

Brilliant story line, great flow well done :-) Julian

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The Cold Ice
May 29, 2021 04:19

Thanks

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Dhwani Jain
May 27, 2021 16:38

Hello
It was a nice concept...although I found the writing style a bot redundant with grammatical errors on the way. You might want to review the story.
I am assuming that you are from India...Which city?

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The Cold Ice
May 28, 2021 05:01

Thanks. Yes I am form India and in the south.
Where are you?

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Dhwani Jain
May 28, 2021 05:15

New Delhi

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The Cold Ice
May 28, 2021 08:15

Oh nice I am from tamilnadu

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Dhwani Jain
May 28, 2021 08:29

Great!
Please check my stories too...
I've also got a blog : www.djdhwanijain.wordpress.com

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The Cold Ice
May 29, 2021 04:20

Ok I will

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Julian Race
May 27, 2021 16:30

Thought you might like this https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/julian-race/

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The Cold Ice
May 28, 2021 05:01

Oh ok
( would you mind liking my story)

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Julian Race
May 28, 2021 08:24

Sure if you read and like mine but only if you like it, I actually pressed the like, but maybe it didn't register the first time :-)

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The Cold Ice
May 29, 2021 04:19

Ok. Thanks I read your story

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