Gemotions

He hadn't felt right since he closed on the house. David was the first to explore the basement. In the laundry room, he noticed a subtle difference in the tilework. A tile that didn't quite match. He fiddled with it. It slid, and a door swung open.

The air inside the room was heavy and close. He switched on the flashlight on his phone. A dusty desk sat in the center, and on the desk, an unopened letter. It felt like something he shouldn't be handling.

He picked it up anyway. His name was written on the envelope.