Sophie loved reading. Every Saturday, she went to the town library to borrow new books. The library was big and old, with high shelves and a quiet atmosphere. Sophie could spend hours there, lost in stories about faraway lands, magical creatures, and brave heroes.
One Saturday, something unusual happened. Sophie was looking for a new book to read. She walked past the familiar rows of bookshelves, but then she noticed something strange. At the back of the library, behind a tall shelf, there was a small door she had never seen before. It was old and covered in dust, almost like it hadn’t been opened in years.
Curiosity got the better of her. She looked around to see if anyone else was watching, but the library was quiet, and no one seemed to notice. Carefully, she pushed the door open. It creaked loudly, but no one came. Behind the door was a narrow staircase leading down into the dark.
Sophie hesitated for a moment. “Should I go down?” she thought. But something about the mystery of the hidden door made her feel excited. She took a deep breath and started to descend the stairs.
At the bottom, she found a small room. It was filled with books, but these books were different. They were old and covered in dust, their covers made of leather and gold. On the walls, there were paintings of strange places and people Sophie had never seen before. In the center of the room, there was a large table, and on the table, there was an open book.
Sophie walked closer to the table. The book was large and heavy, and its pages were filled with strange symbols. She couldn’t read the writing, but she felt a strong desire to touch it. Carefully, she placed her hand on the page, and suddenly, the room changed.
The walls around her started to glow, and the paintings came to life. The people in the paintings moved and talked, and the landscapes shifted like they were real. Sophie’s heart raced. “What is happening?” she whispered. She felt like she had stepped into a different world.
One of the figures in the paintings turned to her. It was an old man with a long beard, dressed in robes that shimmered with light. “Welcome, Sophie,” he said in a kind voice. “You have found the hidden library.”
Sophie was shocked. “How do you know my name?” she asked.
“We know all who love books and stories,” the man replied. “This library is a special place, and it only reveals itself to those who are ready for adventure.”
Sophie couldn’t believe what was happening. “Is this real?” she asked, looking around at the moving images and glowing walls.
The man smiled. “As real as the stories you read,” he said. “But this is not just a place for reading. Here, you can live the stories.”
Sophie’s eyes widened. “Live the stories?” she repeated.
“Yes,” the man said. “Every book in this library holds a world of its own. When you open a book here, you don’t just read the story—you become part of it.”
Sophie looked around the room with new wonder. She felt like she had discovered something incredible. “What should I do now?” she asked.
“You can choose any book,” the man said. “Each one will take you on a different journey. But remember, the story will not end until you finish the book.”
Sophie hesitated for a moment. She loved reading, but this was different. This was real. “Is it dangerous?” she asked.
The man’s expression grew serious. “Some stories are easy, and some are hard. You must be brave, but you will learn and grow from every story you live.”
Sophie thought for a moment. Then, with determination, she nodded. “I’m ready.”
The man smiled again. “Very well,” he said. “Choose your book, and let your adventure begin.”
Sophie walked over to the nearest shelf. The books looked old and mysterious, each one with a unique title and cover. She reached out and picked up a book titled The Lost City. It felt heavy in her hands, and the cover showed a picture of an ancient city hidden deep in the jungle.
With a deep breath, Sophie opened the book.
Suddenly, the library disappeared, and Sophie found herself standing in the middle of a dense, green jungle. The air was hot and humid, and she could hear the sounds of birds and animals all around her. In the distance, she saw tall stone buildings covered in vines. It was the lost city from the book!
Sophie smiled to herself. “This is going to be an adventure,” she thought. And with that, she began to walk toward the city, ready to explore the world that awaited her.