Gemotions

From the moment she pulled into the driveway, Sarah felt a surge of energy course through her. The house, a quaint craftsman with a wrap-around porch, was everything she’d dreamed of. She felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and pride. Years of saving, planning, and finally, success.

She raced inside, her fingers already itching to start decorating. She flung open the windows to let the fresh air in, singing along to the music on her phone. She envisioned laughter, parties, and a life filled with happiness within these walls.

A real estate blog had alerted her to a "hidden history" segment. Her face fell as she learned her home had been the scene of a brutal gangland execution. Details of the crime were graphic and unsettling. She felt a knot tighten in her chest, the initial excitement replaced by an unsettling unease.