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The Lending Library of Tomorrows

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Milo took the card. Tomorrow was his big science fair, and he wasn't ready. "I want a perfect day," he said. "One where everything goes right." The librarian nodded and stamped the card. Right away his backpack felt lighter and his head felt clear. "Spend it well," she said.

The borrowed day was amazing. Milo's volcano worked, his slideshow ran perfectly, and he won first place. But on the bus home he read the card again. "Return by sunset tomorrow," it said in glowing ink. He'd been so happy he almost forgot. Now he had to figure out how to give a day back.

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Milo went back to the little door at sunset. The librarian smiled. "To return a day, give one back from your future," she said. "Pick a day you can spare." Milo thought hard. He could give a boring Tuesday weeks from now. Or he could give today, right now, and just go home.

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