Gemotions

The weight of the notice felt heavy in David’s hand. He felt a dull ache in his chest, a sensation that spread throughout his limbs. He didn't say a word, his face remained a mask of stony silence, his gaze fixed on the unpleasant document.

He slumped onto the worn sofa, the springs protesting under his weight. He ran a hand through his already messy hair, leaving it standing on end. He felt a deep-seated resentment begin to bubble to the surface. He hated this. Everything about this.

The world seemed to shrink around him.