The Unwritten Diary🔊

In the quaint town of Ellesmere, nestled among the verdant and leafy groves, was a small two-storey building painted in vibrant hues of blue and yellow. It was the library, also known as 'The Sanctuary of Stories,' managed by an elderly lady, Mrs. Margaret Ann.

Mrs. Ann, a kind-hearted woman in her sixties, was an ardent lover of books. Wrinkles of wisdom marked her face, and her eyes sparkled with stories from worlds afar. The library was her abode, her haven, breathing life into the quiet town with tales of all kinds.

Among the many visitors to the library, there was a little boy named Robert, who would come after school every day, without fail. Robert had an insatiable hunger for absorbing new worlds through the written word. His favorite spot was the corner seat by the window, which he claimed had the 'best reading light.'

Robert's fascination for books made him Mrs. Ann's favorite. The old lady would often handpick books for him, propelling his imagination to places unseen. Their friendship was like an enchanting tale in itself, with countless chapters of shared laughter and ruminative discussions about the various characters from the books they read.

One winter afternoon, Robert came into the library looking visibly distraught. Mrs. Ann, noticing his unusual demeanor, coaxed him into sharing. Robert admitted he would be moving to another town soon, as his father had secured a job there.

The news was heartbreaking. Both found it hard to comprehend the library without the other. Seeing Robert's despondent face, Mrs. Ann had an idea. She decided to give him a book; not just any book, but a blank one.

She explained, 'This is a special book, Robert. In the world of stories, there's a sacred space for the ones that are yet to be written. Your story. This is your 'Unwritten Diary.' Every episode in your life, every little adventure, every moment of love, joy, and sorrow, pen it down. Share your thoughts, your dreams, and your aspirations. Let this be your faithful friend in your new journey.'

With years that rolled by, Robert, with his faithful companion - his 'Unwritten Diary,' traveled through life, jotting down everything he experienced. The book encapsulated the universe inside him. His dreams and achievements found a place in there; heartbreaks and failures too.

Several years later, a middle-aged man stepped into the library of Ellesmere, his nose instantly filling up with the familiar scent of old books. Mrs. Ann, now older but still as passionate about books, recognized Robert at first glance. With tears welled up in their eyes, they hugged tightly.

Robert then revealed the book he carried – the 'Unwritten Diary,' now filled up consisting of the story of his life. It was a manuscript, a tale of resilience, ambition, love, and learning. Overwhelmed with emotions, Mrs. Ann suggested he place the diary in the library. And so, the unwritten diary, which became Robert's life story, was shelved in the 'Sanctuary of Stories,' available for every visitor to read. From that day on, within the Ellesmere library, lived the tale of a boy who loved books and became a writer himself - an inspirational saga written in the book of life.