Gemotions

The attic felt colder than usual, yet Emily felt a warmth blooming in her chest as she started to explore. She'd always felt distant from her great-aunt, a woman spoken of only in hushed tones, almost a ghost in family history. Today, that was going to change.

A photograph of her great-aunt, holding a baby, with a man she didn't recognize, was a revelation. Emily had been told her great-aunt never had children. The man’s arm was around her, and she was smiling, radiant.

Emily felt a surge of energy, a lightness she couldn't explain. She wanted to learn every detail, every secret. She took a deep breath. She could do this.