Gemotions

The discovery of the newspaper article, tucked away in a drawer, unleashed a torrent of apprehension. The headline screamed about a brutal robbery and a death. Robert felt his chest tighten, his breath coming in shallow gasps.

He wandered through the house, his gaze darting from room to room, his mind replaying the article's graphic details. He imagined the intruders, the struggle, the… He clasped his hands together tightly, trying to suppress the images that assaulted his mind.

He collapsed onto the sofa, burying his face in his hands. He wanted to leave, to escape, but he felt rooted to the spot, trapped within the walls of this… haunted dwelling. The air grew thick, heavy with unspoken dread. He hated this feeling.