Gemotions

The discovery came in a package. A massive, ornately wrapped box addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Olsen. Sarah, the letter carrier, felt a current of something potent run through her as she held it. She’d always seen the Olsens as a plain, unassuming couple. Now, the weight, the sheer extravagance of the box hinted at a secret life.

She tried to deliver the package in a business-like manner, but her voice was tight. The door opened and Mrs. Olsen gave her a beaming smile. She watched Mrs. Olsen with fascination as she took the package. She found herself imagining the riches contained within.

She couldn’t help but stare at the Olsen’s home with a newfound and potent interest.

Later that evening, the thought of what might be inside the box made her restless.