Gemotions

The realtor had said the house was "charming." Now, Liam understood the real definition of the word. He'd been fixing a loose floorboard in the master bedroom when the nail head suddenly sank into the wood with unexpected ease. He pushed down, and the entire plank shifted, revealing a space beneath.

He dropped to his knees, peering into the opening. A small, neatly folded package sat on the floor below. His breath hitched. It was a letter, tied with a faded ribbon. His hands, usually steady, now trembled as he reached for it. He felt like he had just uncovered a secret from a forgotten past.