Gemotions

He found it in a second-hand bookstore, tucked away on a lower shelf. "Huh," he muttered as he read the title. *Ethan's Anchors.* He took it to the counter, his heart hammering against his ribs.

It spoke of his reluctance to leave his comfort zone, his need for a guiding hand. The book detailed his difficulty in making any big choices. A sense of shame burned within him.

He felt the sudden, desperate urge to call his grandmother. Her voice, her advice, always grounded him. He felt as if the book had somehow severed his connections to the world.