Gemotions

The announcement on the PA system cut through the afternoon quiet of the library. Maya froze, the book in her hand slipping slightly. A jolt, a physical frisson, ran through her. It was a shock, yes, but also…intriguing. The air felt charged, crackling. She felt a restless energy, an unbearable pressure building within her. She wanted to shout, to run, to smash the meticulously arranged shelves. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then, with a mischievous glint in her eyes, tucked the book away and headed toward the exit, ignoring the librarian's disapproving glare.