Tabula Rasa

The door opened with little resistance.

josh
A bell on an ornate loop of brass sprang to life and sang a gentle song to the room. Eyes subconsciously glanced in his direction but resumed their activities almost immediately. A bold column of light poured in through the window, picking up every speck of dust that spiralled toward the ground. The smell of old books filled his nostrils, a sudden burst of nostalgia forcing its way into his mind. Tucked away, he found the one he was looking for. Inside, as promised, was a note. The bell sang farewell as he flew back out the door in terror.