Lindsey always expected to find something special at the public library. Even though she went looking for a particular thing, like a great book or a funny movie, what she ended up with was often much more.
Her most recent visit took her to the mystery section. She wanted something new to read when she came across an author she’d never heard of named Henry Modread. His book was called This Book Will Change Your Life. Lindsey liked her life pretty well as it was, but enjoying a challenge, she checked it out.
Back home, she opened the book and a document fell out. It was the deed to a mansion a few miles away. A note attached to it said once the finder registered the deed with the court, the mansion was theirs to do with as they wished. Lindsey was skeptical, so she called her lawyer friend Ben. A deed like this was new to him so he came over to take a look.
After a careful reading, Ben concluded the deed and the deal were legit. “Let’s drive by and see what it looks like,” Lindsey said. “It could be a joke or a dump.” They gasped as they gazed at the house. It was huge, it was gorgeous, more lovely than either had imagined.
“Court’s open today,” Ben said. “Got your ID on you? You’ll need it for signing documents. And remember I said I wanted a new roommate? You have an extra bedroom for me now.”
As they drove to the courthouse, Lindsey opened the book and inspected it. All the pages were blank other than the title page with the book’s name and the author’s signature. Now she had a research project, to learn everything she could about Henry Modread.
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