Gemotions

Rain lashed against the window as Liam stared at the document on his laptop screen. It was Sarah’s. The one he’d found accidentally while looking for a forgotten file. A list of desires.

His jaw ached, the muscles clenching. He scrolled, each item a small explosion of… disquiet. “Write a novel.” She'd never mentioned wanting to write a novel. His eyes narrowed.

“Visit every continent.” The words seemed to jump off the screen, mocking him with their grand scope. He felt a prickling sensation on his skin, a need to pace. He got up and walked out of the room, leaving the screen on.