Gemotions

He slammed the phone down, the plastic receiver bouncing on the counter. "Unbelievable!" He bellowed, the sound echoing in the empty, echoing house. His chest felt constricted, a vise slowly tightening. The demolition notice – a flimsy piece of paper – lay crumpled on the kitchen table, a testament to bureaucratic indifference. His hands trembled as he reached for a glass of water, spilling half of it. He stalked from room to room, each space a hollow reminder of laughter and whispered secrets. The wood flooring creaked under his heavy steps, a soundtrack to his simmering resentment.