The Book (Part 1)

He gave me a stern look. Each wrinkle on his weathered face deepened as if to say, “leave me be.” I hesitated to ask but the question had been burning inside for so long. “I already know what you are here for,” he said, “and I see you aren't going to leave until you have your answer.” He turned to the bookshelf standing tall behind him. He returned and placed upon the desk a massive tome, appearing to be a thousand years old. With eyes closed, he said, “In here you will find what you seek.”