Gemotions

He found the official-looking letter on his doorstep. It was all legal jargon. His hands started to shake, and he couldn't stop the tremble. His palms became moist. He had always tried to avoid his neighbor, Mrs. Albright, so this was unexpected.

He went out into the yard. The elm stood tall and strong, its branches creating a cool canopy. He felt a surge of… something… as he stared at it. The letter felt heavy in his hand.

He kicked a pebble across the lawn, watching it disappear in the grass. He went back inside, avoiding the path that ran along the property line. He felt an intense desire to escape the situation.