Gemotions

The office air felt thick, each breath labored. Ethan stared at the email notification on his computer screen, the words "Congratulations! Your code has been implemented!" followed by a name that wasn't his. He had spent weeks, sleepless nights, crafting the AI program. Now, it was someone else's achievement.

His palms were slick. He sat forward, eyes riveted to the screen, his chest a tight drum. He couldn't shake the impression that the ceiling was lowering. He needed to know how. How could this have happened?

Without a word, he stood and strode towards the IT department, his strides quick and purposeful. He felt a potent pressure building, demanding a resolution.