Gemotions

The old house felt cold and empty, the air thick with the ghosts of forgotten memories. Maria found the letter, her aunt's resignation from a high-paying job, folded neatly inside a favorite book. She’d always assumed her aunt retired due to health issues. Now, reading the draft, the truth felt shocking.

Maria locked the front door. She kept checking the windows. The words detailed exploitation, abuse, and a desperate plea for freedom. She was overwhelmed by a sense of impending doom. Every tick of the clock was a hammer blow against her peace of mind.

She sat, re-reading the document, each sentence now a question. She would not stop searching until she knew the full story.