As Alex pushed open the door, a bell above it rang softly, and the scent of old books and a hint of metal polish wafted out. The interior was dimly lit, with shelves upon shelves of peculiar items that looked like they belonged in a science fiction novel. There were devices with blinking lights, small robots that moved on their own, and gadgets Alex couldn't even begin to understand.
As Alex pushed open the door, a bell above it rang softly, and the scent of old books and a hint of metal polish wafted out. The interior was dimly lit, with shelves upon shelves of peculiar items that looked like they belonged in a science fiction novel. There were devices with blinking lights, small robots that moved on their own, and gadgets Alex couldn't even begin to understand.