Chapter 4 — Through the Glass Library

Violet

The Glass Library rose before me like a serene fortress of calm, its towering walls of glass shimmering faintly in the soft morning light. Ivy-draped brick buildings reflected in its surface, their muted outlines merging with the hum of campus life. For a moment, standing there, I could almost believe I had found a sanctuary—something untouched by the storm swirling inside me.