Gemotions

The notification pinged. Her fingers, usually quick to dismiss such things, hesitated. Then, with a decisive click, she opened the email. The words swam before her eyes at first, then settled into sharp focus. A gasp escaped her. She let out a laugh, and covered her mouth, a surge of adrenaline coursing through her. Suddenly, everything felt amplified - the chirping of birds outside her window, the scent of coffee brewing downstairs, the mundane hum of her computer. A grin bloomed across her face as she reread the information. This discovery changed everything, every memory, every feeling she had.