Gemotions

He reread the rejection email one more time, his gut churning with a bitter mix of disappointment and defiance. He slammed the laptop shut, the abrupt sound startling even himself. He took a deep breath, trying to steady the rapid thud of his heart. His apartment seemed to shrink around him, the walls closing in. The thought of giving up was unbearable, but the weight of the rejection pressed down on him with a crushing force. He stood up, his legs feeling shaky. He was going to prove them wrong, no matter what it took.