Gemotions

"Are you KIDDING me?" Maria shrieked, slamming her fist down on the table, making the monitor shake. Her holographic chessboard, a project she'd been working on for years, was already claimed. Her vision blurred, and her chest felt heavy.

She rose from her chair, her body suddenly vibrating with nervous energy. She began to pace, the wood floorboards groaning under her agitated footsteps. She chewed on her lip, her teeth digging into the soft flesh.

She felt a wave of anger wash over her, followed by a crushing sense of disappointment. She had envisioned the future of gaming, and now, someone else had snatched it away. She grabbed her keys and decided that she needed a long walk to clear her head.