Gemotions

The silence amplified the pounding of her heart. She held her breath, listening intently for any sound, any clue. The street, usually a source of comfort, now seemed sinister, filled with hidden dangers. She felt a prickling sensation on the back of her neck.

She hugged herself tightly, as if to make herself smaller, less noticeable. Her eyes darted from shadow to shadow, searching for any sign of a threat. She felt a profound sense of isolation, a feeling of being utterly alone.