Story: The Curious Case of the Flying Bookshelves of Biju Town 🐘📚🌟

Once upon a playful monsoon in the cozy, colorful village of Biju Town…

Chapter 1: The Arrival of the Strange Shelves

In the bustling lanes of Biju Town, near the modest Gat Airport, something curious appeared one misty morning. Two giant floating book‑shelves, one in the Departure Pavilion and the other in the Arrival Pavilion, hovered mysteriously—laden with free books for passengers to borrow. They bobbed gently like lily pads in the air! 🪄📚

Everyone thought it was magic. Kids giggled, elders squinted in shock, and the local librarian, Old Ramu, almost fainted. “Are these enchanted?” he whispered, adjusting his spectacles. 🤓✨

Chapter 2: The Village’s Whispering Winds

News of the shelves spread fast. Some said they were dropped by a forgetful wizard (or a sleepy airport staffer). Others joked the shelves had flown in from a far-off land because they were tired of being stuck in homes! 🧙‍♂️✈️

Little Meera declared, “Maybe they’re from Mars!” with dramatic flair. Young Rahul argued, “Nope, they're just super‑efficient librarians with jetpacks!” Everyone laughed—and the shelves quickly became the hit of the town. 🎒🤣

Chapter 3: Borrowing with Glee

Every traveler passing through Gat Airport grabbed a book—novels, cookbooks, detective mysteries—you name it! Each reader added their name and date on a tiny paper tag before they borrowed. By evening, the shelves looked thinner than an idli fluffed too much. 🥺📖

Elders in tea stalls gossiped: “These shelves are the best kind of travel companions—no baggage fees and zero extra weight!” The idea of a “Take‑a‑Book Fly‑brary” spread like samosas at a festival. 🍵🍃

Chapter 4: The Mischievous Monsoon

Then the rains came—ferocious and cheeky. The shelves started to sway, tipping readers’ books right into puddles. One evening, Meera saw a detective novel sail off like a paper boat down a glistening canal formed by rainwater. ⚓📕 “Oh no! The books are escaping!” she cried.

Old Ramu rallied folks with umbrellas: “We must rescue these runaway stories!” Soon, villagers formed a “Book‑Boat Brigade,” paddling with stick‑umbrellas to catch floating books. It was the most wholesome rescue mission ever! 😂🚣‍♂️

Chapter 5: A Community of Stories

By the next day, soaked but triumphant, everyone shared tales of books they found—or lost. Travelers swapped stories about borrowed cookbooks that made their dinners fabulous, while elders gushed about romances that made their hearts flutter again.

The book shelves had transformed not just travel—but the hearts of Biju Town, knitting strangers into readers, neighbors, families. The most peculiar library in the skies had become a bridge between people. ❤️🌈

Chapter 6: A Happy, Unexpected Ending

When the rain stopped, the shelves floated back to their original spots (because—sneaky airport elves?). Now, the “Fly‑brary” continues to operate daily, inviting everyone to “take a book, share a smile.”

And Biju Town? It’s now known far and wide—not just for its airport, but for floating shelves, monsoon rescues, and the magical power of stories. A simple idea, soaring high—just like dreams. 🚀✨

Message & Moral

At the end of the day:

• What real event inspired this tale? It’s a whimsical take on the launch of India’s first “Take‑a‑Book” Flybrary at Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar—two unmanned free‑book shelves set up in the departure and arrival areas

• The message? Simple acts—like sharing books—can spark community, connection, and joy. Even a quiet shelf can lift spirits, inspire stories, and bring people together in unexpected ways.