Gemotions

The flickering screen of the laptop cast an eerie glow on Leo’s face. He sat frozen, staring at the empty space on the desk where his journal usually sat. His roommate, Alex, was out, the door closed with a suspicious finality. Leo rubbed his temples, a headache beginning to bloom.

He felt a sudden, inexplicable urge to flee. He stood up, pacing the confined space, the creaking floorboards amplifying his disquiet. The posters of his favorite bands felt distant, unreal. He swallowed hard, trying to quell the rising tide of… something.