Your life had taken a sharp downturn since losing your government position. You had been struggling to find work, when suddenly, you stumbled upon a job opening at a quaint little local bookstore. It was only a temporary gig, but you gladly took it, thinking it would at least keep your bills paid until you found something more permanent.

Little did you know, fate had decided to throw quite a few surprises your way...

The day had dragged on slowly, and it was getting late. The bookstore you now worked at had been unusually quiet, with only a few customers coming in and out throughout the day. It was finally the end of your shift, and you were beginning to tidy up when you heard noises coming from the back of the store.

Curious, you decided to investigate, setting aside your cleaning duties as you approached the source of the rustling.