Gemotions

“This one looks interesting,” she mumbled to herself, picking up a copy of *Pride and Prejudice* from the thrift store shelf. She wasn’t looking for anything in particular. She just wanted something to read on the train.

She was surprised. Something slipped out. A small, neatly folded envelope. She turned her head, scanning the store. The sudden shift in awareness was a shock.

The paper felt cool beneath her fingertips. The handwriting was neat, almost familiar. Each word drew her deeper into the secret it held. She slipped the envelope into her bag. The journey home could wait. The real story was just beginning.