Gemotions

The headline: "Charming Family Home - Yours to Own!" The words felt like a punch to the gut. He scrolled through the photos, each one a fresh wave of something akin to grief.

He felt a tightness in his chest as he replayed memories. Every room, every corner, held a ghost of the past. He ran a hand across his forehead, and felt a cold sweat.

He got up and went to the liquor cabinet. He poured a generous measure of whiskey, then another, the liquid warmth doing little to soothe his interior unrest.