Gemotions

The bustling marketplace faded into a blur as Sophia stood frozen by the bandstand. The festival was in full swing, but she was trapped in her own internal world. It was a local band, performing at a charity event, and their setlist included… that song. Her song, the one she'd written and then abandoned. Her throat felt tight.

The musicians struck the first chord. Her entire body seemed to contract as the music started. She felt suddenly very small, lost in the noise and the crowd.