Gemotions

The world seemed to shrink around her. Amelia had to reread the notice twice. The print was too small, the wording too formal. Everything felt distant, like she was observing it through a thick pane of glass.

She sank into a kitchen chair. She felt a profound weariness, a bone-deep exhaustion she couldn’t explain. She hadn't slept well in days. The fence, it seemed so insignificant.

She let out a frustrated sigh, her shoulders slumping. She stared blankly at the wall, wishing she could simply disappear. The weight of the world pressed down on her, and the thought of one more thing, one more decision, felt unbearable.