Gemotions

Daniel hunched over his laptop, the dim glow of the screen reflecting in his widened eyes. He felt a deep sense of disquiet, a feeling like he'd just received a blow to the chest. The comments, the interactions – a world he was completely shut out of. The sleek, modern images left him feeling lost.

He scrubbed a hand over his face. He felt exposed, stripped bare. Each new post was a punch in the gut, a reminder of the chasm between them. He felt a dizzying sensation, like the room was tilting on its axis. He closed the laptop, a wave of sickness rising in his throat.