Gemotions

The familiar street name, “Old Mill Road,” triggered a surge of memory. Then came the shock. The house, all polished and ready for a new family, was just… wrong. It looked pristine, soulless.

Her breath came in shallow gasps, a physical manifestation of her agitation. She felt a profound sense of loss, a weight settling on her shoulders. She wanted to scream.

She started scrolling, trying to find something familiar, but everything was changed. The trees in the front yard were taller. The neighbor's house had been repainted. She felt like she was watching someone else’s life. She felt the sudden urge to eat peanut butter.