Gemotions

The world was too much. The noise, the lights, the constant demands – it was all overwhelming. She'd retreated to her room, the only place where she could find a semblance of peace. The books were her solace. She found a copy of “Jane Eyre.” As she read, a letter slipped out.

The letter was a confession of love, a plea for understanding. Her pulse quickened. She felt a profound sense of relief, a comfort that had nothing to do with her own life. The letter’s raw emotion held her steady, kept her from drowning in the anxiety of everyday existence. Each word offered a moment of reprieve, and she clung to them.