Gemotions

He felt the blood drain from his face. The words on the screen blurred, then sharpened, mocking him. It was a vicious attack, ripping open wounds he thought long healed. Ethan felt a tightening in his chest. A strange buzzing filled his ears.

He slammed his laptop shut, the metallic sound echoing in the quiet apartment. He stood, pacing the small space. Every inch of his body ached. He clenched his fists, knuckles white.

He needed to breathe. He needed to figure out what to do. His mind raced, calculating every possible consequence.