Charles went back to the library after twenty five years.
It was hushed as he’d remembered it. It seemed like the spirit of Mama drifted and swirled in between the dusty pages.
“Are you sure we can take books home?” he’d asked her in awe. He had been three when Mama introduced him to the Library.
She’d smiled. “Only for three weeks. Then you bring them back and take others.”
He loved books.
After the accident, when he lived in the Orphanage, he read all the books he could find.
Charles Drummond, PhD, looked around. “Thank you, Mama,” he whispered. 100 words.
This story is part of the FFfAW challenge for this week. The challenge is to write a story in 100 or so words. thanks to Joy for hosting and TJ Paris for this week’s photo prompt.
Coffee in the Rain 
I am glad he had a good outcome in life after a turbulent start. Books are good like that! Very lovely story.
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Thanks Chekii
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The ending made me smile. His mom would be proud.
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She sure would! It’s amazing how influential the early years with loving parents can be.
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Awww, this is sweet! His mama taught him to love books and he became a PhD! Wonderful story!
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Thanks Joy
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Aww, beautiful ending! Love it when stories end happily 🙂 A PhD is no small feat.
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Thanks Jade.
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Fostering a love of books in a child sets them in good stead for life. His mother would be proud of his achievements. 🙂 A lovely story.
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Thanks. Yes, you are right. A love of reading and books gives a child a good start in life.
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How lovely! I enjoyed reading this and I am sure his mama is proud.
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Thanks Jacqueline
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