Gemotions

The new place felt cold, despite the late spring sun that streamed through the windows. The discovery of the hidden room didn’t help. It was behind the fireplace in the living room, a section of brickwork that slid aside with a grating sound. Henry felt a wave of nausea wash over him.

He felt a sudden, profound sense of helplessness as he entered. The room was small and bare, except for a single, heavy wooden chair. He remembered a story from when he was a child. He felt sick to his stomach.

He touched the chair. It felt solid, unforgiving.