Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the blooming rose bushes suddenly seemed to fade. Emily's fingers, which moments before had been poised to water them, now hung limp at her sides. Her eyes darted from side to side, a frantic search for some rational explanation. The tow truck? No, she hadn’t received any warning. The keys? Still in her pocket.

She felt a dizzying sensation, as if the ground beneath her feet was suddenly unstable. She swallowed hard, trying to regain control of her racing pulse. Her entire body felt frozen, stuck in place, as if held captive by some invisible force.

“Where…?” she began, the question dying in her throat.