Gemotions

He didn't know why, but Silas felt a bounce in his step as he approached the bookstore. He'd been feeling… well, he felt unusually good. He entered the shop, his eyes scanning the shelves. He had no particular book in mind, but the atmosphere always made him feel good.

He pulled a worn copy of “The Odyssey” from the shelf. As he opened it, a pressed coin, a denarius, fell out. He picked it up, turning it over in his hand.

He felt an immediate fascination. He stared at the coin, feeling a sense of history, of adventure. His mind raced with possibilities, with stories yet untold. He grinned at the prospect.