Gemotions

The inheritance was split down the middle. One half went to Liam, his sister, Sarah, and the family bakery. The other half was the family's secret recipe for their famous bread. Liam had the recipe. It was locked away in a small, wooden box.

He found himself scrutinizing every customer, convinced that one of them was trying to steal his secret. He installed security cameras and a new alarm system. He woke up in the night in a cold sweat, imagining someone breaking into his home.

His hands shook as he measured the ingredients, his attention constantly drawn to every sound. The scent of baking bread, once comforting, now felt like a target. He knew he had to be cautious, watchful.