Gemotions

"This one!" Maya announced, holding aloft the book like a holy relic. It was a well-loved copy of "The Secret Garden," and the thrill of the find coursed through her, a tingling energy. She practically vibrated.

As she carefully opened the cover, a small, folded note slipped out. It was a letter, the ink faded, the paper thin. She quickly unraveled it, her breath held. The words brought a rush of euphoria, a sense of boundless excitement.

She danced around her small kitchen, humming a cheerful tune. She flung open the window, breathing in the fresh air, her spirits soaring. She felt as though she could do anything, anything at all.