Gemotions

The discovery of a half-sister left Mark reeling. His father, a man of unwavering principles, had a hidden life. The world he had known was forever altered. He felt a deep, pervasive sense of unease.

He took to checking his car before entering it, looking under the vehicle, making sure that it was safe. He started sleeping with the lights on. He started avoiding contact with people in public places.

He avoided his friends and relatives. He retreated into himself, and tried to make sense of what had happened. He had the constant feeling that things were not as they seemed.