Gemotions

The librarian carefully wiped the dust from the box, a slow smile spreading across her face. She’d followed the cryptic clues left in a forgotten journal, and this was the prize. This was going to be an achievement she could truly relish.

She felt a strange sort of buoyancy, as she prepared to open the box. The sensation was exquisite. The contents of this box were going to be an amazing find. She felt giddy with anticipation.

The lid popped open, and she peeked inside. It held a collection of her favorite childhood books, perfectly preserved. A surge of exhilaration coursed through her. She had a story to tell, and an audience waiting to hear it.