Gemotions

“This… this is a joke, right?” Daniel’s voice cracked. He stared at the deed in his hand, the parchment brittle and yellowed. He'd waited for years, dreaming of the family estate, the sprawling mansion.

His sister, Sophia, had inherited the family vineyards. The vineyards that produced award-winning wine. She'd always been the favorite, the one who understood their father’s passion. His father had made it clear who he favored.

He slammed the deed on the table. A tiny plot of land, a forgotten orchard. He could feel his face flush hot. He was so angry he could hardly breathe.