Gemotions

The postman knocked, a cheerful tap that normally brought a smile to Amelia's face. Today, it felt like an intrusion. She took the envelope, her hand trembling slightly. She recognised the address, written in a hurried scrawl.

Her fingers felt numb as she ripped open the seal. The words swam before her eyes. The air seemed to thicken, and she suddenly felt suffocated. She inhaled sharply, trying to find her equilibrium. The room began to spin, and she clutched the letter, as if it were a lifeline in a storm.