Gemotions

Outside, the late afternoon sun cast long shadows, but within Ethan, a strange lightness took hold. He slowly lowered himself onto a park bench, the notification still open on his phone. A smile crept across his face, spreading wide and unbidden. He let out a long, slow whistle. He'd never liked this place, never fit in. Now, the ending felt like a beginning. He imagined the possibilities stretching before him, vast and inviting. He felt a profound sense of anticipation, a vibrant energy surging through him.