Gemotions

The scent of lavender from the bath salts lingered in the air. Susan was just out of the shower, wrapped in a fluffy towel. She hummed a happy tune, feeling clean and refreshed. Her son, Jake, was at a friend's house, and the house was quiet.

She walked into her bedroom, the sunlight streaming through the window. She felt at home, a feeling of deep serenity filling her as she looked around.

Her phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen, a notification from her bank. A large, unexpected transaction had been made on her credit card, under a name she didn’t know. A wave of dread washed over her.