Gemotions

Her voice caught in her throat as she read the online news story. Her meticulously researched piece, published under another author's name. A burning sensation flared in her chest. Her breath hitched.

She stood abruptly, pacing the small apartment. She felt an overwhelming urge to run, to hide from the world. The thought of the public humiliation, the professional setback, sent shivers down her spine.

She picked up her phone, but hesitated. The thought of making the call, of confronting the person who had stolen her work, filled her with a profound reluctance. She stared at the screen, a sense of helplessness washing over her.