Gemotions

The old house hummed with a palpable energy. Emma, new to the area, had been thrilled to find such a deal. She'd found it odd that the price was so low, and now she knew why. The house was a former scene. A family had vanished, never to be heard of again.

She opened the doors of the kitchen, staring at the tile floor. She imagined the chaos, the fear. She needed to feel the space, to understand. She walked toward the basement, the darkness a promise.

She felt something in the pit of her stomach as she descended the steps. She ran a hand along the cold wall, her senses heightened. She knew there were no answers. But a thrill coursed through her body.