Gemotions

He nearly leaped out of his chair. The discovery was like a jolt of electricity. Silas had been idly browsing through a stack of old paperbacks when his fingers brushed against something hard nestled within the pages of a forgotten novel.

He pried the book open, his breath hitching. A letter, folded carefully, slipped into his waiting hand. He felt a sudden, inexplicable lightness.

He laughed out loud. He’d barely glanced at the words, but the mere existence of this hidden message made him feel like he'd won the lottery. He knew he'd treasure this for years to come.