Gemotions

The familiar scent of old books in the library usually calmed John, but now, the silence pressed down on him, making him feel almost claustrophobic. The announcement, a stark red notice on his phone, had changed everything. He felt a constant ache in his shoulders.

He found himself rapidly flipping through pages, but the words wouldn't stick. He needed to reach out to the professor immediately. He felt the urge to pace the length of the aisle. The world was spinning. He needed to act, and he needed to act now.