Gemotions

The gentle rocking of the hammock, the sound of the ocean waves, the warmth of the sun on her skin – these were the elements of Sophia's perfect afternoon. She closed her eyes, breathing deeply, feeling the tension melt away. She had finally found her place, her sanctuary.

A text message. Her best friend. A link. Curiosity warred with a sudden, inexplicable dread. She opened the page, and the world twisted. The diary. Her private thoughts, her youthful dreams, all laid bare. The sun suddenly felt too hot, the breeze too sharp.