Gemotions

The book, “Seraphina’s Secret,” felt heavy in her hands, a physical manifestation of her violation. Seraphina closed her eyes, fighting the urge to shatter something. The author, a woman named Iris, had woven a narrative that bore only a superficial resemblance to her life.

Iris was an avid gardener, and lived a quiet life. Seraphina discovered this, and then found out that she was allergic to all plants.

Seraphina spent months learning about plants.

She got a job.

She was very patient.