George F Johnson Library Novels & Stories

“What could you possibly have to do that’s so time consuming?” “Are you kidding?” I folded my arms. “Look at this place. I bet you wouldn’t last one hour running a facility as large as this.” Jake sighed and nodded as he looked around. The Greenbrooke Library was huge. It was two stories high with a coffee shop on the second floor, and there was even a garden out back where people could sit and read as they enjoyed the nature around them. I only had one assistant but she was hardly ever in because of her many doctor’s appointments.

He found Nina arranging ang tagging some pile of new books donated by a nearby homeowners association of the community. Surprised by George’s early visit to the library room, Nina was somehow secretly happy with the unexpected company. After some greetings, Nina told George she had to go to the small closet at the back of the library because there were still books on the top shelf which were not tagged. The man offered to help. Once inside the small closet, George locked the door behind him. Nina asked why he locked the door. There was only one response from George.

There is no other choice. A hint of unease creeps into my chest, but I banish it. I’ve already mapped the restaurant where I plan to feed Georgina, and we approach the freeway exit right on time. The gourmet sandwich shop is not the main attraction in the tiny town, though. And when we park along the main street, she sees it and gasps. “A library? Oh my God, it’s huge.” She fumbles with the door handle, unable to take her eyes off the gothic building. “Aleksei, did you know?”

ALEXANDER “What is with you today?” Bailee asked. I smiled at her as I grabbed her hand and dragged her through the foyer toward the living room. “It has been a great day,” I said, unable to wipe the smile off my face. This morning, George Johnson had walked into the dining room like he owned the place, expecting the staff to bend over backward to him. I was surprised he didn’t require them to roll out a physical red carpet for him.