Gemotions

A tremor ran through Amelia’s hands as she scrolled through the comparison website. Pages from her unpublished novel sat side-by-side with excerpts from the new bestseller by Julian Finch, her literary idol. Her jaw clenched. She swiped left, then right, then left again. The similarities weren't just coincidences; they were blatant, word-for-word thefts. Amelia slammed her laptop shut, the metallic clang echoing in her quiet apartment. The sudden quiet felt oppressive. She grabbed her keys, a desperate need for a walk building inside her.