Gemotions

The first thought that entered her mind was: "This can't be real." Her hands shook as she held the eviction notice. The neatly printed text mocked her. It was a joke, a terrible prank.

She felt a sudden urge to laugh, a wild, hysterical sound that bubbled in her chest. She bit down on her lip, trying to contain it, but it threatened to spill out. She wandered from room to room, touching the familiar objects: the worn couch, the stack of books by her bed.

Everything felt off-kilter, like she was walking through a dream. Her apartment seemed like a maze, and she could not find the exit. The reality of the letter seemed to hit her all at once. Panic seized her, a cold hand squeezing her heart.