Gemotions

The estate agent had painted a picture of a "charming fixer-upper." The reality? A murder-suicide had occurred in the master bedroom, which she'd only found out after speaking with a nosy neighbor. The revelation landed like a physical blow. She couldn't sleep in the master bedroom. She felt she could never sleep anywhere else. Emily moved her bed into the living room, surrounded by all the comforts of home, refusing to venture further. She couldn’t bring herself to face the outside world alone. The walls of her new home felt strong and safe.