Gemotions

He had taken to wearing earplugs, but even that wasn't enough. The low rumble of the machinery seemed to find its way into his very bones, vibrating through his teeth, making his head ache. He was having difficulty sleeping.

He started to obsess over small details, the positioning of his furniture, the angle of the sunbeams on his carpet. He had a sudden awareness of every noise, every shadow.

He began to feel disconnected from reality. His neighbour's activities had changed everything.