"Shelves lined the walls, filled with books that held their own secrets. Their covers ranged from faded leather to intricately decorated bindings, whispering tales of forgotten rituals, ancient spells, and the alignment of stars. I wanted to read it all just to see what’s all the fuzz about. Astrological charts adorned the walls, depicting the positions of the stars at pivotal moments in time. And in one corner, a crystal ball rested atop a velvet cloth, seemingly holding the secrets of the universe within its translucent depths. A lot of it seemed so cliché, but at the same time everything looked so authentic and cared after, like the tools of someone who understood the trade."
Chapter 10 - The Village
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