Spellbound in the Stacks

by K. Iwancio

I lived for reading. It was the least expensive and easiest way to escape my completely fucked up life.

Burying my nose in a book was the way I liked to decompress when I could go back home and shut out the chaos of the world that constantly needed rescuing.

I debated getting an eReader but there was nothing like having the satisfaction of turning actual paper pages in a book.

What are you in the mood for?” Taking you out to dinner and a good night kiss.

It was difficult to find a bachelor who was that tidy. Honestly, it was a bit of a turn-on.

He gave off such delicious Chris Evans Captain America vibes. Or was it more of a Henry Cavil as Superman? He was this wonderful mix of shy nerd and gorgeous god.

She constantly impressed me with every fact that came out of her pretty mouth.

For the first time in my life, my brain went silent. No overly exaggerated worries or anxieties. There was just calming silence. A comforting perfection.

It was as if this man had an invisible switch between a shy nerd and a confident lover.