Gemotions

The constant movement, the boisterous laughter...It was all too much for Lisa. The quiet of the library had been replaced by the raucous energy of the marketing team. She clenched her hands, her knuckles turning white.

“So, Lisa, let’s get those social media posts scheduled!” Her new supervisor, a young woman named Chloe, bubbled with enthusiasm. Lisa found her smiles to be fake and dismissive. She missed the gentle rustle of turning pages, the comforting smell of old books.

She took a deep, shaky breath, trying to regain her composure. This job, this department, it felt like a betrayal. She fought the urge to close her eyes and return to the peace of her old world. The noise was unbearable.