MYRIAD: Stories

Amidst a large, bustling city appears a bookstore, seemingly out of nowhere: A tiny, outdated shop that doesn't match it's modern surroundings whatsoever.
It's run by Sarizia, a young woman who is surprisingly wise; yet snarky with an attitude.

But that is hardly the only curious thing about her. To the surprise of her customers, she doesn't take money in exchange for the books; instead, she asks them for a personal story.
It's impossible to imagine how she's able to keep up a store like that in this economy.

However, it does beg the question...
Who are you, Sarizia?