Gemotions

He found the scrapbook tucked away in a corner of the attic, its cover brittle with age. Inside, yellowed photographs documented a young couple’s life, their smiles wide and carefree. He felt a profound sense of connection to them, even though he never met them.

His fingers traced the outline of their faces, studying the details of their clothes and the scenery of their travels. He wondered what became of them. Did they have children? Did they live a long and happy life?

He spent the next few days researching their names, piecing together fragments of their story from old newspapers and online records. He wanted to understand, to know something of their lives and struggles.