Gemotions

The sketchbook felt heavy in her bag, a physical representation of the theft. Her heart hammered against her ribs, a frantic bird trapped in a cage. She'd seen the advertisement, the art fair showcasing "emerging talent." Her work, her sketches, her vision – all stolen and repackaged. Her fingers traced the edge of the sketchbook, a familiar comfort. Tomorrow, she would attend the fair. She would examine the paintings, study the artist's technique, observe the buyers' reactions. She would know.