Gemotions

The hum of the fluorescent lights in the office intensified the pressure pressing down on Leo’s shoulders. He felt leaden, his limbs sluggish, his mind muddled. The endless paperwork, the meaningless meetings, the unfulfilling routine had become his entire world. A world that felt increasingly small. He'd purchased "The Odyssey," seeking escape in ancient tales. Then, a small, hand-written note floated out, its intended recipient listed as “The Lost Sailor.”

He closed his eyes.