Gemotions

The headline: "Charming Colonial in Prime Location." The words seemed to jump off the screen, attacking. The address: 12 Lakeside Drive. A wave of physical unease washed over Michael. He felt his jaw clench.

His mind raced, replaying every detail of his childhood. He stood up, his legs feeling shaky. He clicked through the photos, each one evoking a fresh wave of memories, both pleasant and painful. The feeling of being exposed, vulnerable, intensified.

He began to pace the room. His hands clenched and unclenched. He needed to understand the changes, the new narrative that was being created. He felt the need to inspect, to judge.