Gemotions

The children were happily playing in the living room while Amelia worked at her desk. She’d heard a loud crash but assumed it was one of their toys. Minutes later, the house grew silent. She peeked her head out of her office door.

A strange hush had fallen over the neighborhood. Looking out the front window, she saw a gap where the Miller’s massive elm had stood. It was missing, and a gigantic mess was where it used to be. The kids were silent.

She blinked rapidly, her heart rate picking up. She leaned against the doorframe, suddenly exhausted. This was… unexpected.