Gemotions

She found the list tucked inside a well-worn travel journal. “Swim with dolphins.” “Learn to play the guitar.” “Start a business.” Her partner, James, had always seemed content. Now she felt a surge of…something.

She wandered through their home, touching familiar objects, each one now imbued with a sense of the unknown. Her chest felt heavy, her breathing shallow. She felt a burning sensation behind her eyes.

She had to get away. She grabbed her keys, leaving the list on the kitchen counter, untouched. The door slammed shut behind her, the sound echoing in the empty apartment.