Gemotions

The sun was sinking, casting long shadows across the room as Olivia carefully examined the photographs. She had been wanting to delve into these family secrets for years, and now, at last, she was doing it.

The first few pictures were mundane, but she was not deterred. Then, she saw it. A photograph of her great-great-grandmother, not in the prim dresses she always wore, but dressed in a daring swimsuit, lounging on a beach. She was surrounded by a group of laughing friends. Olivia’s heart skipped a beat. This was exciting.