In the Library
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When the clock strikes midnight, signaling that Christmas has arrived, her husband must begin to read aloud. He cannot stop for more than a few minutes. If he does, she will burn. They have one hour together. After that, the flames consume her once more.
Kimberly Sue Iverson
Kimberly Sue Iverson is a multi-genre author born and raised in Washington State. She’s written over 45 stories, including the paranormal romance world Dark Moon Dynasty Universe which has its own website, and The Guardian of Life world, which combines science fiction, fantasy, and a touch of horror. A fantasy adventure world for adults is currently in progress under the title Chronicles of the Sorceress Maeve – Fortunes of Magic. Current prediction for the world is at least 5 novels but may be more. One short for the world is already published under, A Granddaughter’s Magical Curfew. She’s written novels such as Savage Lands and Anora; many different short stories such as Story of Her Career, and The Boy with the Lighter. She spends her days tending house, cooking, and filling time with a never-ending list of studies that grab her fancy. If you get to know her for any length of time, you will figure out what the name Kona means to her, and that she loves asking questions. Find me, follow me, discover some of my current favorites! https://kimberlysueiverson.com/linkcave/ Sign up for Kimberly’s newsletter to receive news when something goes bump in the night. Or a book is released. https://www.subscribepage.com/kimiversonbooknews Even then newsletters may be hiding in the corner, afraid to come out. Subscribe for blog updates at her website to receive far more frequent musings of the quirky deep mind of author, Kimberly Sue Iverson. Throw her a hello and she may pop out of the darkness to respond. You never know.
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In the Library - Kimberly Sue Iverson
BY KIMBERLY SUE IVERSON
Dark Moon Dynasty Universe world
Dark Illusions Series
Dark Illusions: The Beginning – Extended Edition
Dark Illusions: The Next Chapter – Extended Edition
Dark Illusions: The Final Chapter – Extended Edition
Enchanting The Moon Series
Don’t Go Far
Witness to the Moon
Claiming the Enchantress
Dynasty Of Moirae Series
Blood By Night
Law of the Beast
Companion - Property of the Pack
Birth of a Princess
Eternal Souls Universe Series
Fury of a Queen
Discovery of an Enchantress
War of the Lycaen
DMDU Series & Shorts
Sean - Osveta
DoXr
The Guardian of Life Series
Hope of the Future
Daughter of the Red Planet
Ancient Scars
Under Empty Stars
The Alchemist Series
Cessation
Mitosis
Sylphline Realm Series
Crown of Ice
Royal Blood
The Chronicles of the Sorceress world
Shorts
A Granddaughter’s Magical Curfew
Novels
Anora
Savage Lands
Novella
Immortal Separation
Secrets Below Gargoyle Cavern
Time of the Chosen
Novelettes
In The Library
Short Stories
Her Soul’s Destiny
Trust Your Instincts
At Night They Come
Neighborhood Cleanse
& more!
Compilations
Into The Midst
More to see. More to come.
In the Library is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, stories, or locales is entirely coincidental.
Copyright © 2019 Kim Iverson, 2021 Kimberly Sue Iverson
Edited by Creech Enterprises
Cover design by Kimberly Sue Iverson
Image used for cover from Pixabay
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Table of Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
About The Story
About Kimberly Sue Iverson
In the Library
By
Kimberly Sue Iverson
Chapter One
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Faint, it came. Nothing more than a whisper. Nothing more than the barest of fomps. Opal turned toward it, allowing it to guide her through the deep inky chill. No time existed. No noise. Nothing at all.
She waited.
Once more it came. Not as faint as it’d been. Fomp. A thud without echo. Not as gentle as before, stronger. Opal took a step, but stopped. For a long moment she was concerned she stepped the wrong way. Wasn’t sure whether or not she’d even heard it.
Her nose tickled with the scent of the balsam fir in front of her. She took a deep breath in, so grateful for that beautiful encouraging hand from God, from whoever, wherever. The scent eased down inside of her and filled her with a touch of warmth. Not much, but so little she appreciated it in ways there were no words to describe.
That . . . that was a scent that twitched her lips.
Fomp . . . tick.
She felt her eyes mist over. Actually felt her heart skip