The Secret Visitor in the Library

Lin Xiaoxia, an introverted fifth-grade bookworm, spent her days hiding in her school’s old library. On the last day before summer break, she discovered a worn book titled 'Illustrated Guide to World Myths.' Tucked inside was a yellowed note: 'If you find this, please help us.' That night, the book glowed softly, and a palm-sized fairy with blue ears named Nomi appeared. Nomi explained that the book was a portal to Hanyu Forest, where guardian spirits were turning to stone due to missing memory fragments. Xiaoxia was chosen as the 'Contractor' to help.

Xiaoxia felt overwhelmed but determined to help. Nomi handed her a map, but the first obstacle arose—she could only access the forest when the library was empty. Xiaoxia wondered how she could visit Hanyu Forest without being caught. - "What if someone sees us?" Xiaoxia asked. - "We'll have to be sneaky," Nomi replied, fluttering her wings anxiously. The library was never truly empty, making the task seem impossible.

Xiaoxia and Nomi finally sneaked into the library late at night. However, the next challenge was deciphering the cryptic riddles guarding the memory fragments. Each riddle was more complex than the last, testing Xiaoxia’s patience and intellect. - "I can't solve these," Xiaoxia sighed. Nomi encouraged her, but Xiaoxia felt disheartened. The pressure of saving the spirits weighed heavily on her small shoulders.

Frustrated and exhausted, Xiaoxia considered giving up. She felt the burden was too great for an eleven-year-old. - "Maybe it's too much for me," Xiaoxia whispered. She slumped against a bookshelf, feeling defeated. Nomi, though small, remained optimistic and tried to comfort her. - "Courage, Xiaoxia. Remember, you’re not alone in this," Nomi assured her.

Just when Xiaoxia was ready to quit, an elderly librarian named Mrs. Chen approached them. Mrs. Chen revealed she once ventured into Hanyu Forest and offered crucial advice to solve the riddles. - "Think with your heart as well as your mind," she advised kindly. Inspired by Mrs. Chen's wisdom, Xiaoxia returned to the library with renewed determination. With Nomi and Mrs. Chen’s help, she finally cracked the code of the riddles.

With the riddles solved, Xiaoxia and Nomi gathered the memory fragments. The spirits slowly turned back from stone to their vibrant forms, filling the forest with life once more. - "We did it!" Nomi exclaimed joyfully. Xiaoxia beamed with pride, realizing her courage had saved the forest. As summer began, she looked forward to more adventures, knowing she was braver than she ever imagined.