Gemotions

The relentless tick-tock of the grandfather clock in the hallway seemed to amplify the quiet in David's home. He sat on the floor, surrounded by piles of documents and paperwork. Sorting through his father's old possessions, he stumbled upon a box of unopened letters in a neglected corner.

He stared at a letter addressed to his older sister, who'd passed away a decade prior. He felt a deep ache within him, the words on the page blurred. He found himself drawn into the letter's contents.

He closed his eyes, the weight of the moment pressing down on him. The world seemed to fade away, as he sought solace within the pages.