Gemotions

She felt a wave of dizziness wash over her as she entered the hospital room. Her sister, Sarah, was exhausted after delivering her baby. The fluorescent lights seemed to magnify the tension in the air. Her nephew, little Tom, was already there, his eyes wide with wonder. He held up a drawing, his small hand trembling slightly. "Mommy, look at my new friend!" It showed a creature that was vaguely feline, but with multiple eyes and teeth like needles. He felt a sharp pang of anxiety. It was Shadow, the creature he'd pretended to be friends with. He took a step back, wanting to escape the close confines of the room. The air was thick, heavy.