Gemotions

The world seemed to vibrate around Zara. The colors of the park were sharper, the birdsong clearer. She laughed out loud at a silly meme, the sound echoing a joyful cadence. She felt like she could leap over the moon. She met a friend for lunch, and they talked for hours, their conversation flowing effortlessly. Every bite of her sandwich was a taste sensation. Then, during a lull in the conversation, her friend said, “Did you see? They’ve posted your diary online!" Zara’s face went white.