Gemotions

He let out a whoop, startling a spider that scrambled across the dusty floor. David had just found a photograph of his grandfather, a man who had always presented as a model of seriousness, laughing hysterically while riding a rollercoaster with a group of friends. His breath came in short, excited gasps.

He had always known that his family told a version of their history, but he had never expected anything like this. He couldn’t stop himself from smiling.

With each turn of the page, he found more evidence of a life far more interesting and vibrant than the one he'd been told. He had an urge to start calling people. This was a goldmine of secrets, and he couldn’t wait to share them.