Gemotions

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 153 words

Dust motes danced in the single shaft of sunlight slicing through the attic window. Elara traced a finger across the dusty, metal box, a chill traveling up her arm. She didn't recognize it. It was bur...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 147 words

Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the storm brewing inside Arthur. He held the time capsule, its metal cool against his trembling hands. Found during a demolition, it lay amongst rubble. Insi...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 145 words

The old, wooden box sat heavy on Amelia’s kitchen table. Her neighbour had found it in his basement, and it had somehow ended up in her possession. Inside was a collection of carefully selected thin...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 123 words

The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the park where Liam sat, his hands tracing the outline of the cylindrical time capsule. He stared at the contents: a tattered comic book, a photograph ...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 114 words

"Well, this is a find," declared Emily to the dusty box. Her new tenants had discovered it while gardening. Inside, a cassette player, a blank cassette tape, and a note. The note was simple: *Record y...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 121 words

David leaned against the oak tree, its rough bark scratching against his back. In front of him, the time capsule, unearthed during a construction project. Inside, a handful of smooth, grey stones, a f...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 97 words

The old, metal box was heavy in Clara's arms. Found during a house renovation. Inside, a collection of pressed flowers, a favourite book, and a collection of handmade dolls. Clara traced the stitched...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 112 words

The excavation company had found it, a small box buried deep in the ground. Now, it was in Thomas's hands. He sat on the porch, examining the contents. A collection of baseball cards, a comic book and...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 103 words

Sarah stared at the contents of the time capsule. It had been found while excavating to build a new road. Inside, a collection of photographs, letters, and small trinkets. Her hands trembled as she pi...

Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 103 words

"Interesting," muttered Ben as he held the time capsule. It had been pulled out of the ground during a routine inspection. Inside, a collection of old coins, a map, and a diary. He flipped through th...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 224 words

Rain lashed against the attic window as Arthur sifted through Amelia's things. Sunlight, weak and watery, filtered through dust motes dancing in the air. He found it tucked away in a cedar chest, a fa...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 159 words

The scent of lavender and old books clung to the air as I opened the battered box. Sarah's handwriting, bold and looping, jumped out at me from the worn pages of her diary. Underneath a photograph of ...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 159 words

The old house felt hollow without him. She was cleaning out his study, a task she’d been putting off for weeks. Sunlight poured through the window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. A smal...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 149 words

The attic air was thick with the scent of forgotten summers and mothballs. David hauled down a trunk, his back aching. This was the stuff of his late wife, Eleanor, the things she had treasured. He li...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 121 words

The silence of the apartment seemed to hum. Liam sat on the sofa, clutching the small, spiral notebook. His wife, Chloe, had always been so full of life, bursting with energy. He'd found the list whil...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 121 words

The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the living room as Maya sorted through her husband’s things. A small, leather-bound notebook, almost hidden amongst his tools, caught her eye. It was his b...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 136 words

The old house creaked and groaned around me. I had just found the list, tucked inside an old book. My wife, Emily, had never mentioned it. I sat in the chair she always used, the worn fabric warm bene...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 111 words

The air was thick with the scent of lavender and old perfume. Henry was sorting through his wife, Clara's, belongings. He came across a small, heart-shaped box. Inside, he found a folded piece of pape...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 130 words

The sun, filtered through the blinds, cast stripes across the floor as I sat on the bed. My late husband, Thomas, was always a man of action. I had found his list hidden beneath a stack of maps. "Cli...

Someone finds their partner's bucket list 121 words

The weight of the box on my lap felt heavier than it should. My partner, Alex, always had a quiet strength, a hidden core of passion. I had found the list amongst his things. "See the Taj Mahal." "Le...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 137 words

The late afternoon sun cast long shadows as Mrs. Gable from next door knocked on the screen door. Arthur squinted through the mesh, recognizing the familiar floral print of her dress. “Arthur, dear,...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 118 words

A sharp rap on the window startled Amelia from her crossword. It was Mr. Henderson, his face crinkled with an uncertain smile. “Amelia, I was… well, I was hoping to grow some squash. My garden, it...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 126 words

The request came from Sarah, the college student who lived next door. "Mr. Peterson, I was hoping to grow some herbs. My dorm room is a bit… sterile. And your yard is gorgeous. Could I, maybe, have ...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 104 words

The email pinged at a bad time, right as David was trying to focus on a presentation. It was from his new neighbour, Mr. Chen. “Hello, David. I am hoping to ask if it would be possible to use a smal...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 104 words

Martha had been avoiding contact with the world, content in her solitude. Then, there was a tentative knock. It was young Liam, with his spiky hair and a hesitant smile. "Mrs. Harrison, my mom said I ...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 76 words

"Mr. Reynolds?" It was Brenda, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "I was wondering, do you think I could borrow a small corner of your yard for a garden? I'd love to grow some tomatoes." He remembe...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 96 words

The afternoon sun hit Harold square in the face as he sat on the patio. A shadow fell over him. It was Susan, her smile uncertain. "Harold, I have a favour to ask. I'd love to try gardening, but my ow...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 106 words

The rustle of leaves was followed by a timid tap on the back door. It was Mrs. Miller, and she looked sheepish. "Mr. Evans, I know it's a lot to ask, but I was wondering if I could… well, I'd like t...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 94 words

A note slipped under the door. It was from the new family down the street. “Dear Mr. Williams, we are hoping to grow a little vegetable garden. Our lot doesn’t get enough sunlight. Would you be wi...

A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 100 words

The ring of the doorbell was jarring. Standing on the porch was Mr. Garcia, his eyes filled with a certain yearning. "Mr. Bradley, I'm new to the area. I'm hoping to grow some of the vegetables I grew...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 173 words

The notice, a stark white rectangle clipped to the peeling paint of his apartment door, felt like a slap. He traced the words, "Condominium Conversion," with a trembling finger, the rough texture of t...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 148 words

Eliza stared out the window, the city lights blurring through a film of unshed tears. The "Welcome to Your New Home: Now a Condo!" flyer mocked her. This building. This view. This tiny space was all s...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 146 words

He walked into the lobby, the smell of burnt toast and old newspapers a potent reminder of Saturday mornings. Now, the glossy brochure in his hand, promised "Luxury Living!" and a "State-of-the-Art Fi...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 127 words

The news arrived in an email, the words "Condo Conversion" displayed on his screen. He felt a sharp pang. His apartment. His sanctuary. Now, another development. He sat for a moment, letting the chai...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 119 words

"Condos," she muttered, crumpling the notice in her hand. A knot tightened in her stomach. Her safe place was becoming something else. She climbed the familiar stairs to her apartment, each step echo...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 127 words

He read the notice, then crumpled it and tossed it into the overflowing recycling bin. "Luxury Living!" the words on the brochure screamed. He scoffed, his hands shoved deep into his pockets. He remem...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 122 words

The letter arrived, a gleaming, glossy invitation to a new era. He let out a breath and then he read, "Condo Conversion." He didn’t know how to feel. He went over to the window, and stared at the p...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 120 words

The flyer, a crisp insult, lay on the counter. "Invest in Your Future!" it proclaimed, promising a lifestyle he didn't want. The building, his home, was going to change, and that change felt like a be...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 114 words

It was an impersonal email, a bland announcement that his apartment building was transitioning into a condo. He scrolled through the message, the words swimming before his eyes, feeling the shock. He...

A person learns their apartment building is going condo 131 words

He held the notice up to the dim light filtering through the window, the words blurry but unmistakable: "Condominium Conversion." He felt his throat constrict. He sat on the couch, the springs creaki...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 198 words

Dust motes danced in the late afternoon sunbeam that sliced across the living room. Sarah sat cross-legged on the floor, the glossy pages of "Successful College Essays" spread before her. Her fingers,...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 176 words

He cradled the worn copy of the book, its cover faded and creased. It was a relic, pulled from a box in his parents’ attic. Inside, tucked between the pages, was his application essay, showcased as ...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 165 words

The bookstore was crammed with students, but Amelia felt utterly alone. Her essay, a story about learning to play the piano, was highlighted in bright yellow in the "Exemplary College Essays" section....

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 158 words

The email arrived, subject line: "Your essay is published!" Liam stared at the message on his phone, a strange mixture of disbelief and… well, something else. His heart did a little flip. His essay,...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 165 words

The online article shimmered on the screen, his application essay, an essay about the family dog, displayed with the title, "How to Write a Heartfelt Personal Essay." John tapped on the link, a smile ...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 139 words

"Look, it's my essay!" Chloe exclaimed, pointing at the open book on her friend's desk. The essay, her reflection on the loss of her grandfather, felt like a distant memory, now. She ran her fingers ...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 161 words

The anthology rested on the coffee table, a permanent fixture in his parents' living room. Alex had seen it a hundred times, but today he approached it with new eyes. His essay, a reflection on a life...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 156 words

The student newspaper. That's where he saw it. His face flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and… was it pride? His college application essay, a reflection on overcoming his stutter, was showcase...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 133 words

Her eyes scanned the textbook’s table of contents. There it was: "Example Essay: Finding My Voice." Her heart skipped a beat. Her essay, the one about the theatre club, was now a teaching tool. She ...

Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 147 words

The email notification popped up on her laptop screen. "Your essay is being used in an upcoming workshop." She couldn't help but crack a smile. Her college application essay, detailing her experience ...