Room Behind the Stacks: Christmas miracles

Thomas Whitaker, a reserved college student grappling with the lingering grief of losing his parents, navigates his new life at Arapahoe University while balancing work at the Student Affairs office. When he meets Tomiko Amano, a poised exchange student from Japan, their shared interests spark an unexpected connection. Meanwhile, Thomas learns his younger brother Jacob—a budding magician with a love for fantasy—will soon be moving in with him, forcing Thomas to confront his role as a guardian. As Thomas adjusts to sudden responsibility, Jacob navigates his own magical world, forming bonds with new friends, including Callie Marshall, while uncovering family secrets tied to their parents' past. Amid holiday preparations, grief, and newfound purpose, the brothers rediscover the warmth of family—both blood and chosen—in a story blending heartfelt emotion, whimsical magic, and the quiet strength of moving forward.