Nora Navra Library Novels & Stories

"We can't have broken into the library for nothing." Nova was running out of time. That became more apparent the longer I hung around her. Exhaustion and mania were ripping her back and forth, and eventually she’d tear in two. I glanced at the door, half-expecting to see the librarian's stern face peering through the window at any moment. The professors didn’t take kindly to letting students back here without express permission. "Nova, maybe we should take a break. You're exhausted, and—" "No!" she snapped, slamming her palm down on the table. The sound echoed through the empty room, making us both wince. "Sorry," she whispered, deflating. "I just... I can't sleep. I can't close my eyes with

I nodded my head signalling him to carry on. “She’s in Margam territory.” He said “Princes Noraveena was taken by the Royal rebels group who took her before and they took her into the Margam pack. She’s with the witches.” My brothers and I all looked at each other. My mouth went dry and I felt sick. They had been thorough and they had been clever. They took Nora to the once place they knew we were not allowed to be, not unless we wanted to plunge the whole continent into a war.

Then he whispered again: “Please… don’t walk away.” I did. I walked away without looking back. But my chest burned all the way to the library… *** I had barely reached the library stairs when I heard fast footsteps behind me. Of course. I didn’t turn. I didn’t slow down. But Daniel’s voice cut through the hallway. “Nova, please—just listen!” I kept going. Then suddenly— A hand slid in front of me, bracing against the railing, blocking my path. I froze. Daniel stood right there, breathing hard, eyes stormy.

“What is this?“ Catherine shot a cold look at her. “Los Angeles' pride. It's the most expensive bar-lounge in the whole of North Hollywood. And what more? It offers two swimming pools.“ “Cat… why would you bring me here if it's that expensive? Does spending money on expensive things really make you happy? You might not get another…” Nora stopped. She was suddenly looking inside the building, like something in there had caught her attention. Suddenly, she darted into the building through the fancy gate. Catherine had no choice but to run after her, her face knitted in confusion. More than twenty heads turned as Nora passed the first swimming pool. There were few male and female people in it,

By eight o’clock, sunlight poured through the tall windows overlooking the lake, filling the entrance hall with warm golden light. Nova stood alone in the library, a slim notebook resting in her hands. Unlike the week before, it contained only three handwritten pages. She read them once. Then she quietly closed the notebook. Ava appeared beside her carrying a stack of returned novels. “You look calmer.” “I feel calmer.” “That surprises you.” “A little.” Ava smiled. “Sometimes we exhaust ourselves preparing for things that only require us to be ourselves.” Nova looked around the peaceful library. “I think this room helped.”

I leave the files on the desk and step out of the study, heading downstairs for a glass of water. I walk silently through the dark, huge house. As I pass the open archway of the library, I stop dead in my tracks. A single brass reading lamp is on. And standing in the center of the room, reaching for a book on the middle shelf, is Tara. ******************** ~Tara's POV~ The library is completely silent, smelling of old paper, leather, and dust. I couldn't sleep. My mind was spinning with Daniel's share acquisitions and Nora's betrayal. I needed a distraction, so I slipped out of the basement annex to return a book I borrowed last week.

Jace said he didn't even turn to look at Nora, he knew she was watching him. He didn't wait for her to answer as he followed after the dote owner. Nora groaned she wanted to tell him to fuck off but her curiousty got the best of her. She sighed staring down the hall after them. Jace was waiting for her holding an old looking door open. Nora stopped just outside the door. Jace rolled his eyes at her stepping into the room. Nora followed the antique shop turned into an old library. Jace made his way to the middle before beginning to shift through old books. He muttered something to the owner who then disappeared and shortly returned with more books. Nora wanders over to the table.

Catherine was staring at her red pen, which had snapped in half during the pulse. ​"The royalties are yours, Catherine," Nora said. "Take the money. Buy back your life. But the Characters... we are moving out of your jurisdiction." The Library of the World ​Nora walked to the shattered front window and looked out at the thousands of people. They weren't just fans anymore; they were the Keepers. ​"Where will you go?" Mia asked, standing among the ruins of her shop. "You don't have a home in this world." ​"Every library is a home," Nora said. "Every bedside table is a sanctuary."

Nora replied as she stared at me pointedly and I looked away guiltily. “I'm sorry, I have no excuse. It's just that I got bored after I returned from the infirmary and something in this library kept calling to me.” I revealed and Nora merely stared at me silently. “I've always loved books and at first when you told me about the library I tried my best to stay away but I just couldn't. There's something about reading, it just transports me into another universe,” I explained and Nora stared at me with an unreadable expression on her face.

Nora said, strolling ahead of me. Where was dad? I wanted to ask instead I followed Nora into a library lacking a burst of color. The whole room was painted white. The furniture was white too, the bookshelf behind the desk was painted pearl white, but carried dull titles with grey or black covers. Nora opened tall grey curtains revealing clear double doors that led to a tiny patio. “I’m really glad you could make it.” Nora’s tone was low as if we were having a secret conversation. She opened the door and stepped out into the patio. The sky was lighting up one bit. At least I would have tea to keep me from freezing.