Nordic Nook Novels & Stories

he says, producing the key and unlocking the door. The apartment is beautiful — a stunning view of Manhattan right from the living room windows. The interior is opulent yet cozy. Nordic-style art pieces decorate the walls, and the layout is clean and airy. The kitchen is state-of-the-art, gleaming, and inviting. I blink in awe for a moment. Noah races off to find his room. I call out after him, "Baby, don't run!"

I grabbed a few and tucked them under my arm, climbing with my free hand. When I reached the highest shelf, I pulled out a thick book with a green cloth cover. The title was embossed in gold: “Medicinal Flora and Fauna of the Northern Territories”. Perfect. “This one looks good,” I called down to Nora. She grinned up at me. “Can you get that blue one too? Next to it?” Nodding, I reached for the blue book she indicated, stretching up on my tiptoes. My fingers brushed the spine but it was a little far. I had to lean to the side to reach it, my tongue poking out in concentration.