Gemotions

The listing, with the address of 8 Cherry Tree Lane, was a surprise. For the first time in ages, Chloe felt a vibrant sense of anticipation. She’d been feeling sluggish and listless, but now a feeling of freedom bubbled up inside.

She called up a couple of friends and invited them to come visit. She was buzzing. The familiar streets, the familiar houses, filled her with energy. The house itself held a potent magic.

She sat on the porch swing, the same one that had been there when she was a child, and she felt connected to something larger than herself. She had always wanted a dog.