(This is a very short one-shot for The Books of Beginning series. It may turn into something more, but we shall see. Feedback would be pleasant. I hope you enjoy!


Stanlius sat in the dark, magical study in the hidden room of the basement. He was gazing into what looked like a glowing encyclopedia. Darkness turned into light and light turned into pictures of historical events. Remarkable the book was, so ever remarkable. The light from the book lit up the room and his face. He watched the pictures move around the page. Stanlius saw a hot air balloon rise high into the sky. He watched the waves slap against the shores of Maine. He even saw the clouds forming in the sky and drops falling softly on the roof of his mansion. This book should always remain in my possession, or bad things might happen, he thought. What else could the book do?