Gemotions

The heavy cloak of routine that had smothered Sarah's spirit was suddenly ripped away. She looked at her reflection, saw a flicker of something she had thought was gone forever, and smiled. Her online companion, "BookwormBelle," whose real name was Bethany, shared her love of books. The discovery that Bethany resided in the same city was a tidal wave of fresh energy, of vibrant possibility.

She actually *wanted* to leave the house. She brushed the dust off her favorite dress and did her hair. She decided to go to the park, the place Bethany had said she liked to visit. She read every page, every word. Every scent was stronger, every sound was louder.

She walked to the park, and saw Bethany sitting under a tree, reading. Sarah had an inner peace she hadn’t felt in years.