Gemotions

The world seemed to tilt on its axis. Sarah sat on the park bench, the notification on her phone blinking incessantly. A new message. Another message. The news had dropped like an anchor, dragging her down into a sea of unfamiliar emotions. The green of the grass seemed a dull, lifeless shade. The once-familiar park was now a space of isolation. She clutched the worn teddy bear she'd had since childhood, the familiar softness a small comfort in the face of this profound upheaval. Tears welled, blurring the already hazy world around her.