Gemotions

Sunlight streamed through the newly cleaned windows, warming Elara’s face. She hummed a tuneless melody as she scrubbed the last of the grime from the kitchen counter. The house, their house now, was finally starting to feel like home. It had been a long, stressful move, but today, everything felt… lighter. She tugged at a loose floorboard near the pantry, a habit from her childhood. It gave way with a soft creak. Curiosity piqued, Elara knelt, peering into the dark space. A hidden doorway! A smile bloomed on her face; adventure was calling.