Gemotions

The constant pressure to perform had left him feeling empty. The new house, an old Victorian, was supposed to be a place to heal. He didn't know how he would do that.

He was examining the ornate woodwork in the dining room when he noticed a slight irregularity. A panel swung open, revealing a tiny room filled with antique toys and games.

He picked up a wooden puzzle. The simple act of fitting the pieces together, the challenge, the feeling of accomplishment… it stirred something deep inside him. He started to play, the worries of the world momentarily forgotten.