Gemotions

The scent of baking bread filled the kitchen, a comforting fragrance that brought a smile to Amelia's face. The kitchen was her happy place. She hummed a tune as she began to prepare a batch of cookies. The silence, the warmth, the anticipation of the sweet treat, was bliss.

She wandered into the basement, a storage space that had been neglected for years. She was ready to start going through the many boxes that held her mother's belongings. The task didn't feel difficult, just a gentle responsibility.

She found a box tucked away in the corner. Inside, she unearthed her school projects. A detailed diagram of a cell. A short story about a brave knight. A handmade Valentine's Day card, with construction paper and glitter. Her smile widened, her heart felt light.