Novel & Cerita The Garden Of Books

Instead, he guides me around the side of a building to a walled area I haven’t noticed before. “What is this place?” I ask as he opens a heavy, wooden gate. “See for yourself.” I step through the entrance and freeze. Before me stretches the most beautiful garden I have ever seen. Rows upon rows of herbs and medicinal plants, each one more prized than the last. I see moonbell and silverleaf, dragonfern and nightshade, others so uncommon I’ve only read about them in ancient texts. Everything is perfectly organized, with stone pathways winding between raised beds and a small greenhouse glinting in the afternoon sun.

Several massive bookshelves had been shifted, and a cascade of ancient, heavy books lay scattered across the stone floor like debris after a storm. There was no one here, but the sharp, overwhelming scent of blood hung thick in the air. Following the trail of destruction, I hurried through the back exit of the library, which led out into the enclosed garden at the rear of the building. The moment my boots hit the grass, the sound hit me,.a brutal, metallic clash followed by the heavy, sickening thud of raw punches landing against flesh. I ducked behind a thick stone pillar, my heart hammering against my ribs as I peered into the center of the garden. My breath caught in my throat.

He looked around, his brow furrowed in a rare display of confusion. They weren't in a dark court or a prison. They were in a garden. But it was a garden of silver. The trees were made of spun platinum, their leaves tinkling like wind chimes in a breeze that smelled of ozone and lilies. The sky was a deep, permanent twilight, filled with stars that were too large and too bright to be real. "The Eighth Circle," Vane whispered, his hand going to the hilt of his hidden blade. "The Garden of Lost Intentions."

ENISA POV Moonstone pack Two days later I stood at the edge of the gravy pathway, half hidden behind a towering arrangement of white roses and silver lilies, and for a moment I forgot how to breathe. Nestled behind the estate, the sprawling garden stretched across rolling acres of emerald grass and ancient flowering trees whose branches arched overhead like nature’s own cathedral. Tonight, every inch of it shimmered with life. I had never seen the garden look like this before. It seemed less like a garden and more like a sacred realm conjured by the Moon Goddess herself.

The garden had transformed into a center of enlightenment and a symbol of unity, attracting individuals from all walks of life. Roberick and Cynthia had designated a specific area in the garden for the scholarship program. There, scholars from the kingdom and beyond gathered under the shade of the ancient oak to share knowledge, conduct research, and engage in deep philosophical discussions. The atmosphere was one of intellectual and spiritual enrichment, with the principles of love, wisdom, and justice as the guiding forces.

The doorbell over the door rang when he entered, and for an instant, he stood still—not uncertain, but due to the strange warmth that rushed up to meet him. It smelled like cardamom tea and old parchment. Music was playing softly in the background—something acoustic, not jarring. Books lined every wall, their spines lovingly lined up by color and genre. A shelf of poetry books sat in the corner, surrounded by dried lavender and hand-painted bookmarks. And behind the counter. she stood there. Lena had just rolled a stack of children's books under the register when she looked up—and they made eye contact. For the first time.

A bond. "I'm really grateful regardless," I acknowledged, looking her directly in the eye. We stepped out of the library, heading through a small archway to the back, directly into her garden. It was a sprawling space, meticulously cared for, with a decent collection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and shrubs. I wasn't surprised. Her entire home spoke of a quiet affinity for nature, especially with the intricate vases of fresh blooms adorning every corner.

I whispered. The book said the leaves were rare and only grew near the east garden—somewhere near the training grounds. I didn’t think twice. I got up, grabbed the book, and hurried out of the library before Princess Thania could return and stop me with another one of her “nap therapy” ideas.

It was in the same flowing, golden script of the garden. >QUERY: WHAT IS THIS?

It didn’t break. A deep breath later, she stood before the library’s crumbling doors. Windows were boarded, but the door opened if you knew how. Slowly, she stepped inside, must and wood smoke thick in the air, every sense alert. Her fingers brushed the remnants of a small fire pit, still warm, the faint scent of lemon tea lingering. Books scattered across the floor, notes scrawled in sharp handwriting — unmistakably hers. And there, in the back, a worn blanket and a faded Secret Garden lay waiting.