Gemotions

The headline screamed at her: "Laura's Secrets Revealed." Her breath caught in her throat. Her diary, her most private thoughts, were available for anyone to read. She felt a burning sensation in her stomach.

She backed away from the computer, bumping into her chair. Her vision swam. She sank to the floor, pulling her knees to her chest. The air in the room felt thin, difficult to breathe.

She wanted to scream, to lash out, but the words wouldn’t come. The only sound was the frantic pounding of her heart. The world shrank to the size of her own body, and she felt trapped.