Gemotions

The afternoon light streamed in, illuminating the cobwebs draped across the attic rafters. Sarah’s eyes were sparkling. She’d been dreading this task, but her mood shifted instantly when she started sorting through boxes.

She found a box marked "Sarah's Treasures." Her heart skipped a beat. It contained every single one of her school assignments, from kindergarten art projects to college essays.

She felt a surge of energy, a fizzy, crackling sensation in her veins. She picked up a report on the solar system, her brow furrowing with mock concentration. She couldn't stop smiling.