Gemotions

"Finally," she sighed, sinking into the plush armchair, a book in her lap. The soft glow of the lamp, the gentle hum of the central heating, the quiet of the evening – it all fostered a feeling of tranquility she had not felt in years. She felt light, almost weightless.

A local history podcast began describing a famous unsolved case. The details were vague and impersonal. Until the host mentioned the address. She sat upright, the book sliding from her grasp. Her address.

She listened intently, her heart pounding in her chest. The podcast described a scene of unspeakable violence that had taken place within the walls of her home. The peaceful atmosphere of the house transformed, the shadows seeming to deepen, the silence becoming suffocating.