Gemotions

The harsh fluorescent lights of the hallway illuminated the eviction notice clutched in her hand. She stood frozen, the world around her suddenly blurry and indistinct. She felt the sudden urge to run, to escape the confines of this building.

She unlocked the door and stepped inside. The apartment, once a sanctuary, now felt alien. A cold sweat broke out on her forehead. The air in the room was thick, heavy with unspoken emotions.

She walked to the window and stared out at the street below, the flashing lights of the city blurring into an indistinguishable mass. She closed her eyes, the image of her life flashing before her. A wave of loneliness washed over her, making her feel small and insignificant.