Gemotions

The forest path stretched ahead, beckoning. Sarah wasn't usually one for strenuous hikes, but today felt different. Her legs felt weightless, her breath came easy. She strode forward, her boots crunching on the fallen leaves. She felt… *alive*. The sunlight dappled through the trees, a thousand tiny spotlights guiding her forward.

She paused, spotting a small, unnatural mound of earth. Curiosity, a powerful current, pulled her closer. She kicked at the soil, a grin spreading across her face. Then, her foot struck something hard. Kneeling, she began to dig, anticipation bubbling in her chest.