Gemotions

The scent of roasting chestnuts wafted through the crisp autumn air. Maya stood on her balcony, wrapped in a knitted blanket. Below, the leaves of the old oak tree crunched underfoot as children played. It was almost a perfect scene.

Inside, she had discovered a novel on Liam's computer, the main character bearing her name. She had known Liam for so long, and yet, she was realizing how little she knew him.

The manuscript’s first chapter detailed their first shared kiss. She pressed a hand to her chest, feeling a strange mix of joy and sadness. Everything felt different now. Even the air seemed charged. She inhaled deeply, trying to pinpoint the exact moment when their reality changed.