Gemotions

David felt a strange mix of emotions as the detective detailed the old case. He felt compelled. He'd always been interested in history, in the stories that lay hidden beneath the surface of things. Now, he had a whole house full of them to explore.

He imagined the life that had been lived within these walls. He visualized the people, the events, the secrets that had been kept. His chest felt tight, his palms damp.

He returned every day, working on renovations. He spent hours cleaning the space, finding odd objects and photographs.

He felt an unusual connection to the past. He never wanted to leave.