Gemotions

A sudden wave of nausea washed over her. The casual mention of “Camp Whispering Pines” from her new coworker, Ben, had a profoundly unsettling effect. She forced a smile, but it felt stiff and unnatural.

She swallowed hard, trying to keep her voice steady. Ben's detailed descriptions of the camp’s activities triggered a cascade of unwanted memories, a hidden world of secrets and shadows. The way he spoke, the way he looked at her… it all felt like a threat.

She quickly finished her coffee, barely tasting it. She felt a desperate need to escape, to put distance between herself and this unsettling coincidence. She excused herself, claiming a sudden appointment.