Gemotions

The aroma hit him first, a rich, spicy scent that filled the hallway. Ben followed the smell to his front door, where a package lay waiting. Addressed to "Mrs. Eleanor Vance," the previous tenant. He had a hard time picturing Eleanor Vance ever using incense. Hesitantly, he brought the box inside, tearing it open with a curiosity that he didn't usually feel. Inside, he found several intricately wrapped bundles of herbs and spices, along with a small, leather-bound book filled with cryptic recipes and symbols. He felt a nervous itch in his palms.