Gemotions

He stared at the page, the ink faded, the words almost illegible. “Build a treehouse…Go to a baseball game…Eat at a Michelin-starred restaurant.” The list belonged to his brother, who had died young. Now, Liam felt a sharp pull in his chest. A desire. A burning. He would take it all.

The treehouse wouldn't be a problem. He’d sell off his brother's comic book collection. The baseball game? A luxurious box seat, the best seats available. The restaurant? He would find the perfect place.

He imagined the exquisite food, the envious looks of others, the satisfaction of possessing what his brother could no longer enjoy. This was his chance to live a life he’d always secretly craved. Every item on the list was a reminder of what he deserved.