As expected, this was incredibly challenging to complete. The books seemed unaffected, as if their number hadn't diminished at all despite the hours we spent organizing them. At this point, I had to muster the courage to climb the ladder to arrange some books on the higher shelves.

"I'm afraid of slipping from this ladder," I admitted, managing to pick up three books. I didn't dare take too many since these books were heavy and thick.

"Oh God, protect me," I muttered to myself as I began ascending the first step of the ladder. Technically, the steps weren't very high, but once I stood at the top and looked down,...