B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz
Elara was a talented young writer. For decades, she had written in private, but now her novel was on display and the audience was waiting for the demonstration to begin. She felt incredibly uncomfortable compared to the experienced authors around her. Her desire for perfection made her particularly sensitive to any imagined flaws in her book.
Before the doors opened, she tried to calm down, taking deep breaths and ignoring the anxious thoughts. Her purpose was to share the plot of her book, and not to be obsessed with success. The majority of her chapters explored the simple beauty of loving and being loved.
Soon, guests began dropping in. Elara found herself absorbed in conversation, explaining her writing process. She realized that by simply talking about her book, her nervousness began to remain in the background. The evening turned around from a terrifying display into a true celebration of literature and creativity. Finally, she started having real fun and the audience seemed to love her! Some of them even asked for photographs and autographs a little before they left!