Gemotions

"Unbelievable," she muttered, the word a quiet explosion. The letter, found tucked inside an old book, was addressed to her own mother. It detailed her feelings of neglect and resentment towards her, feelings she never actually voiced at the time.

She rose from the chair so abruptly that it tipped backward. She walked to the window, staring out at the world, but seeing none of it. Her mind replayed the events described in the letter, each detail sparking another wave of outrage, each slight felt with renewed intensity. The world felt muted, far away, and she wanted to scream.