Gemotions

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee did nothing to lift Elena’s mood. The request from Bethany Hayes sat on her phone screen, a digital reminder of a childhood she'd rather forget. She’d quit her job, broken up with her boyfriend, and now she sat at the kitchen table, feeling as if she were trapped in a glass box.

She stared out the window at the bustling street below, a vibrant world she could not join. The city noise felt like a blur, a reminder of the life passing her by. The coffee grew cold in her cup. She wanted to travel the world, but the thought filled her with panic.