Library of Alexandria

Library of AlexandriaImagine Descend a worn marble staircase, down, down, down three subterranean flights until you can go no further. Torchlight slices through the darkness to reveal a thick layer of dust caked over everything in sight. You stand in awe of the stacks upon stacks of ancient papyrus scrolls that haven't been seen by human eyes for nearly an eternity, and carefully pick up the scroll nearest your hand. Just as you begin the struggle to decipher the

But late in the night

Hooves hit the roof

Creamy clove and nutmeg

Well-worn leather

He passes a giant taxidermized bear that looks poised to attack him

fall forgotten into the dirt

all the creatures are stirring with excitement as a log from the best tree in the forest is brought in and prayed over

and laying in the bed in place of her child is a wee bag filled with coal

Descend a worn marble staircase

rolls over the cobblestone street

All the spooky intrigue

Balsam fir