Gemotions

As soon as Sarah saw the open-plan office of the Customer Service team, she felt a wave of nausea. After five years of quiet research in the library, the move felt like a punishment. The chatter and the ringing phones created a constant cacophony.

She forced herself to walk through the crowded space, her eyes glued to the floor. When someone called her name, she jumped, startled. She mumbled a reply, wanting nothing more than to disappear. The warmth of the room seemed to suffocate her.