Gemotions

The envelope felt heavy in Sarah's grasp, as though it were filled with lead. She sat down hard on the edge of her bed, the eviction notice trembling in her hand. But instead of despair, a warmth, like sunlight, spread through her. "Finally," she whispered, a smile playing on her lips. She had been trapped in this place, the same routine, the same gray walls. She had wanted to travel, to see the world. Suddenly, she started planning, meticulously mapping out routes, booking hostels online, and a world map unfurled on the floor.