Gemotions

The news felt heavy, a burden. The words on the page seemed to mock her, mocking the years she'd put into her dream. The publisher passed. But a different sensation bloomed inside her.

She remembered her mother, a woman of gentle strength. She thought of her resilience, her unwavering support. The thought of that strong hand reaching out to steady her brought forth a profound peace.

She drove to her mother's house. The scent of her mother's garden filled the air. She walked in, and her mother turned, her face lighting up. Grace was hugged into a solid embrace, which made her feel as though she was being swallowed in cotton.