Gemotions

The news anchor, Emily Carter, stared at the television screen. The broadcast showed a time capsule unearthed in her hometown. The reporter held up a worn copy of a book. The title on the cover, a book she loved as a child, was clear. She felt a jolt, her hands clenching into fists.

She knew she hadn’t been on the news in years. She checked her phone for any missed calls, her mind racing. They were showing another item, a necklace with a small locket. She recognized it instantly. She'd had it as a child. She stood up, pacing her living room. She felt a dizzying pressure in her chest.