Gemotions

"Unbelievable," sighed Olivia, the word barely a whisper. The familiar street, the house, her past. A life, a memory, a cage. The feeling had been creeping up on her for months, but now it was undeniable.

She felt a pressure in her temples, a dull ache that mirrored the ache in her heart. She stared at the screen, the pictures blurring through a sheen of unshed tears. She'd tried to build a new life, but the foundations seemed to always be crumbling.

Olivia felt a deep-seated weariness, a profound sense of helplessness. The world outside felt a million miles away. All she could see was her own reflection. Trapped.