Gemotions

The announcement crackled over the PA system during lunchtime, a voice devoid of emotion delivering the news. Sarah dropped her half-eaten sandwich, the bread landing with a soft thud on the cafeteria table. Her appetite had evaporated.

Her hands began to shake uncontrollably. She stared blankly at the other students, their conversations suddenly muted, their faces etched with disbelief. The comforting buzz of the cafeteria transformed into an oppressive silence. The world seemed to tilt slightly on its axis.