Gemotions

She felt a strange disconnect from her body, as if she were observing herself from a distance. The physical sensations were present – the chill of the air, the thrumming of her heart – but they felt unreal. The elevator had not moved since it had stopped.

Beside her, Bob, was staring blankly at the ceiling. She could feel his quiet unease, mirroring her own. The absence of an explanation was the most disturbing aspect of the experience. She felt a profound sense of disorientation.

She closed her eyes, trying to focus on something, anything, that felt familiar. But even her own memories seemed to be distorted, tinged with a strange, inexplicable hue.