Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the freshly painted walls seemed to mock Leo. He had poured his heart and soul into renovating his newly purchased house, but the effort hadn’t brought him the joy he'd anticipated. He felt a nagging emptiness. He found himself avoiding social engagements, and he could barely bring himself to eat.

He received a letter from the city council about a historical record. When he opened the letter, it detailed the house's past, which included a string of unexplained deaths. The details were graphic and disturbing.

He felt the blood drain from his face. He felt frozen, unable to move. The image of the house, which he had so painstakingly rebuilt, suddenly shifted. The walls seemed to close in around him.