Gemotions

The air felt heavy, oppressive, as she studied the online listing. Her breath caught in her chest, the shallow gasps making her feel lightheaded. The polished hardwood floors and updated kitchen felt unfamiliar, as if they belonged to a stranger.

She noticed her hands were shaking, making the mouse cursor jump erratically across the screen. She felt a prickling sensation on her skin, as if every hair was standing on end. She rubbed her arms, trying to dispel the goosebumps.

"It's just a house," she whispered, but the words rang hollow in the otherwise silent room. It was not just a house. It was a repository of memories, some cherished, others best forgotten.