Gemotions

The incessant chirping of the smoke detector was enough to send David over the edge. He'd spent the entire morning trying to find the source. Every minor setback, every unexpected hurdle, fueled a growing internal pressure. He wanted to scream.

He received a visit from a former police officer, retired now. He'd been investigating cold cases. David listened in disbelief, as the man described the gruesome details of a crime that took place in his house. David felt his face burning. He wanted to be anywhere but there.