Gemotions

The morning sun warmed Elias's face as he hummed along to the radio, flipping pancakes. He danced a little jig as he poured the batter, the scent of maple syrup already filling the air. This was the best Saturday he could remember.

He had no idea why, but the day just felt…perfect. He took a bite of a pancake, the fluffy texture dissolving on his tongue. Everything seemed so right, so aligned.

A knock at the door startled him. It was a delivery guy, holding a large, wrapped package. “Mr. Elias Thorne?” he asked. Inside was a heavy book, its cover embossed with gold lettering: *The Thorne Inheritance: A Life Unveiled*. He opened it to the first page, and his smile froze.