Gemotions

The realtor had raved about the house’s charm, its character. But to Liam, the discovery of the concealed room felt like a punch to the gut. The room, hidden behind a false wall in the master bedroom, was empty, devoid of anything but dust and shadows. He felt a profound sense of loss, a sinking feeling in his stomach. The beautiful home, now it felt like a cage.

He’d spent weeks imagining a life here, a future. Now, he felt the icy grip of reality.

He leaned against the wall, the cool plaster doing little to alleviate the internal cold he was feeling. The silence of the room was a deafening roar.