Gemotions

Sarah, fresh from a late night shift, saw the email. It changed her world. The scholarship. Funding. Opportunities. A chance to finally escape the constraints of her life. She nearly screamed with relief and emotion. She could pursue her dreams. She closed her eyes and saw her future. It was bright.

She went to bed with her phone in her hand, still smiling. When she awoke, her inbox contained a notification. It was a terrible error. A mistake. A jolt went through her, and she felt a deep coldness settle in her bones. She buried her face in her pillow, the weight of the news pressing down on her. The world, which had seemed so inviting, turned into a vast, unforgiving space.