Gemotions

The relentless demands of the job had worn down Sophia. She moved through her days with a pervasive sense of emptiness, a hollowness that seemed to permeate every aspect of her life. She lacked the will to care about anything.

She felt a deep sadness.

She sat in the break room, picking at a sandwich she had no desire to eat.

Her coworker, Michael, was animated, talking about his summer vacations.

Suddenly, he mentioned a summer camp.

"Camp Serenity," he said, smiling.

Sophia looked up. "Serenity?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.

A forgotten feeling of peace started to bubble up.