I have always been fascinated by the epic. Even though I’m not a massive fan of poetry, there is something special about their grandiose nature, and I thought I’d have a go at writing one in miniature form about a mundane midnight snack. It was submitted as part of an assessment for a subject on experimental writing, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
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In the midst of a book signing in the Spring of 2024, a young man named Evan came to visit. He had a nervous spring in his step and a quiet energy that demanded I pay attention. When he spoke, he did so with a soft intensity. He did not seem the kind of person who shouted to make himself heard and so I leaned in close as he explained the hitch in his plans to conquer the world.
The Garrulous Grimoire
I stepped inside the book shop and inhaled deeply, the rich scent of newly bound books pervading the air. It smelled like Christmas and birthdays, when my parents would lovingly buy and wrap a new book for me to devour. A smile crept slowly across my face as I stepped further inside and began to browse.