Tangled
Chapter 11
11 Ava: The Novel Grind
The new beginning I crave begins in a quaint town by the name of Cedarwood, just outside of Spokane, Washington. It isn’t that I made a conscious choice to stay here, exactly. I sensed shifters at the train station in Spokane and panicked. A rideshare app and a destination chosen at random brought me to
Cedarwood. Specifically, to an adorable bookshop cafe on a picturesque little street in the middle of their
commercial district. @
Seriously, the entire street gives me a modern
Victorian vibe, and families all walk because there is literally no parking anywhere. I guess people come
here for the charm.
Two weeks later, I’m still at the shop, only now I’m working there. As an added perk, I even get an apartment in the above floor. It was used as storage for a few years by my new boss, and I have a lot of cleaning to do yet, but it’s mine, and I love it, even if there are boxes everywhere.
I still don’t know how all the luck managed to swing my way, but I’m not going to complain. I haven’t seen a
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single shifter since I came here, and from what I hear, the Aspen Pack treats humans well in their territory. There’s a huge part of me that’s terrified they will come banging on my door, demanding to know why I haven’t informed them of my presence, but–well, that’s a problem for future Ava. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
I’m hoping that I smell human enough to not be
bothered.
Mrs. Elkins enters the store, the bell above the door
announcing her arrival. I look up from the book I’m shelving, a smile already forming on my lips. There’s something about her presence that puts me at ease. There might even be a tiny part of my mind that thinks she’s married to Santa Claus.
“Good morning, Ava,” she greets me warmly, her rheumy eyes crinkling at the corners. “How are you doing today? Settling in alright?”
I nod, my smile widening. “I’m doing well, Mrs. Elkins. Thank you again for the job and the apartment. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.”
sound that fills the space. “Oh, Ava, you don’t have
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you know.”
warm. “I know, I just…
touch is comforting, almost maternal. “The Novel Grind is a haven, Ava. It’s a place for those who feel they don’t quite fit anywhere
my lashes in a desperate attempt to hide how hard her words hit me. If only she knew just
to the countless books surrounding us. “Among the
in the shelves upon shelves of books. Each one holds a different story, a different life. Maybe, just
will.” I rub my breastbone, feeling that now–familiar burn flare. Nothing eases the pain, but I’ve developed
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hopes of easing it.
knowing twinkle in her eye. “I have no doubt about that, my dear. No doubt at all. Now, tell me, is Carlos treating you well? Not hazing
eyes in a discreet motion hidden behind adjusting my glasses. Carlos is my new co–worker. He’s a few years older than me, kind and funny, and
voice filled with genuine warmth. “He’s even helped me prepare to sign up for night classes this summer, since I probably won’t have
“Night classes? Oh, Ava,
don’t admit that I’ve dropped out of everything at my
Ava The Novel
box in White Peak that Lisa set up for me, and
over here, in hopes that the transfer couldn’t be traced. Neither of us are really sure how it works
I just shelved.
way you handle the books, Ava. It’s like you have a special connection with them. I think you’d excel in any literary
of belonging settling in my chest.
a lot to
once more before stepping back. “Now, I think I smell some fresh coffee brewing. Why don’t you join
these books?”
you
finish up
up with
rest of the books on a nearby table. “I’d love
that.”
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