Gemotions

The world had narrowed to the confines of this metal box. The stop was sudden, and the air immediately thickened with tension. "Well, this is just fantastic," said Carol, her voice tight. She was staring at the floor. Bob, the other person with her, was just shaking his head.

I felt a wave of despair wash over me. I pressed my back against the wall, trying to find some comfort, but there was none. I could feel the sweat beginning to bead on my forehead.

The seconds stretched into an eternity. I needed to escape. I imagined the outside world, the vastness of the sky. I could not stand another moment.