Gemotions

The news had been a blow, and ever since, David had been wandering through his days in a daze. The world felt muted, colours faded. While staring out at the rain from his kitchen, he saw something in the garden, a glint of metal. He dug it up. A small, simple box. A time capsule.

He slowly opened it, his fingers numb. Inside was a small stuffed toy, a childhood drawing, and a cassette tape. He lifted the tape to his ear, his heart hammering against his ribs. The music, a familiar melody, struck a chord deep inside him. He remembered the feeling, and it was a painful, aching reminder of a life he’d thought was lost.