Gemotions

He’d spent weeks designing the perfect escape room for his birthday. Detailed puzzles, intricate clues, a real sense of adventure. Now, his friend, Michael, was hosting a murder mystery dinner, a party that would steal all the guests. Alex’s hands clenched into fists. He felt the blood pounding in his temples, a dull ache that throbbed in time with his racing heart. He ran a hand through his hair, tugging at the strands, a nervous habit. The injustice of it all was almost unbearable.