Gemotions

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 191 words

The email thudded into her inbox like a physical blow. *Congratulations! Your article, “The Lost Art of Sourdough,” has been published in The Culinary Chronicle!* Her name wasn't anywhere on it. I...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 154 words

A wave of icy dread washed over him as he read the online publication. His article, "The Ethical Implications of AI in Art," was right there, but the author was listed as "Professor Eleanor Ainsworth....

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 150 words

"Seriously?" she muttered, the question aimed at the glowing screen. Her fingers drummed a rapid tattoo against the kitchen table. The magazine, *Urban Living*, proudly displayed her article, "The Sec...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 141 words

He gripped the newspaper so tightly his knuckles were white. The headline blared, "New Discoveries in Quantum Physics." His name wasn't there. His research, his breakthroughs, were attributed to a "Dr...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 141 words

The world seemed to tilt on its axis as she stared at the webpage. Her short story, "Echoes in the Valley," had been published. Except, it was under the name "Bartholomew Finch." A cold wave washed ov...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 135 words

He stared at the email, the subject line a cheerful, almost mocking, *Congratulations!* He’d poured his heart into that project; his work, his research, was now "Dr. Evelyn Reed's." A muscle in his ...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 148 words

Her breath hitched as she scrolled through the website. Her article, "The Future of Sustainable Energy," was published. Under the name "Marcus Thorne." Her fingers clenched into fists. She felt a grow...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 129 words

He stared at the book, his book, now bearing another name. "The Art of War" was now credited to "J. Montgomery". He felt a sudden, almost uncontrollable urge to hurl the book across the room. He resis...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 125 words

Her stomach twisted as she read the byline. "The Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Survival," written by "Robert Davies." She felt a sudden, sharp stab of pain in her side. She had spent months hiking, cam...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 126 words

He leaned back in his chair, the image of the published article burning in his mind. "Innovative Design Concepts," attributed to "Arthur Finch." His lips curled into a tight, humorless line. He felt a...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 106 words

The clipboard practically vibrated in Maya's hand. She gripped it tighter, knuckles white, as Coach Miller rattled off the final roster. Number 12, Number 18, Number 23… Each name a tiny, sharp jab....

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 104 words

Liam kicked at a loose pebble, sending it skittering across the cracked pavement of the baseball field. The sun, usually a welcome companion, felt like a mocking spotlight on his failure. He’d pract...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 86 words

"Unbelievable," Clara muttered under her breath, staring at the printed list of dance team selections. Her name was nowhere to be found. The rejection felt like a physical blow, leaving her breathless...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 91 words

The weight of the basketball felt heavy in Daniel's hands, a leaden echo of his dashed hopes. He bounced it a couple of times, the sound hollow in the vast, empty court. He'd envisioned himself playin...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 94 words

The silence in the car was thick and suffocating. Sarah stared out the window, the passing scenery a blur. Her parents had been so optimistic, celebrating her potential, envisioning her on the top soc...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 101 words

"I call this bullshit," Leo grumbled, shoving the weightlifting bar back onto the rack with a resounding clang. He wiped the sweat from his brow with the back of his hand, leaving a smear across his f...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 91 words

The vibrant colors of the track meet blurred before Maria's eyes. The celebratory shouts of the winning team grated on her ears. She hadn't even made the relay team. She watched her teammates celebrat...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 78 words

The air in the hockey rink felt frigid, mirroring the icy grip of disappointment in Ethan's gut. The echoing announcements of the starting lineup felt like blows. He gripped his hockey stick, the fami...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 87 words

The pristine white of the tennis court seemed to mock David's failure. He’d poured his heart and soul into every practice, every match. Now, the coach's words - "Unfortunately, David..." - echoed in...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 99 words

"That's just great," Marcus muttered, his voice tight. He glared at the tryout results taped to the locker room door. Not even the second team. He’d sweated blood, spent every spare moment perfectin...

An employee is transferred to a different department 115 words

The email sat in Sarah's inbox, mocking her with its cheerful subject line: "Exciting Opportunity!" She clicked it open with a deliberate lack of haste. Human Resources. Again. This time, the dreaded ...

An employee is transferred to a different department 116 words

Michael slammed the phone down, the plastic receiver smacking against the desk. "Unbelievable," he growled under his breath, the sound muffled by the cubicle walls. He was being shifted to Sales. *Sal...

An employee is transferred to a different department 108 words

The coffee tasted like tar, and Emily knew it wasn't the coffee's fault. It was the news: moved to Tech Support. She stared at the swirling brown liquid, letting the bitterness linger on her tongue. H...

An employee is transferred to a different department 104 words

He gripped the steering wheel so hard his knuckles turned white. The transfer to the warehouse was a slap in the face. Richard fumed, the engine of his car a low growl of matching his mood. He took a...

An employee is transferred to a different department 94 words

The brightly colored posters in the hallway mocked Lisa with their cheerful slogans. "Teamwork!" "Innovation!" "Synergy!" She was being moved to the customer service department. She felt a knot tighte...

An employee is transferred to a different department 85 words

"Right, so that's that," David said, his voice clipped and short. He had been reassigned to research and development. He felt a throbbing sensation in his temples. He slammed his file shut, the sound...

An employee is transferred to a different department 88 words

The news landed like a lead weight in Carol's stomach. She was being shuffled to the legal department. "Excellent," she drawled, the word devoid of any emotion. She stared out the window, the city sk...

An employee is transferred to a different department 99 words

The email from HR made Mark's jaw clench. Retail. He had been moved to retail. He slammed his fist down on the table, the force rattling the coffee cup. The situation was simply unbelievable. The off...

An employee is transferred to a different department 92 words

"Okay, so here's the deal," Claire said, her voice tight. The move to the social media team felt like a personal affront. She hated the very concept of TikTok. She tossed her pen onto her desk, the p...

An employee is transferred to a different department 86 words

The memo was short, the tone impersonal. Thomas was being relocated to the cafeteria. He exhaled a long, slow breath. The news was unwelcome. He pushed his chair back from his desk, the wheels squeak...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 155 words

The notification buzzed, a tiny digital mosquito in the otherwise quiet evening. Sarah nearly dropped her mug of herbal tea. *Mark Henderson*, it read, a name that conjured images of scraped knees and...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 133 words

A tremor ran through David’s hands, making him spill a little coffee on the counter. His wife, bustling around the kitchen, gave him a questioning look. "Everything alright, honey?" she asked. He ju...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 127 words

"Ugh," Maya muttered, throwing her phone onto the plush sofa. The screen landed face-down. She felt the sudden urge to rearrange her entire living room, the feeling a consequence of the notification. ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 130 words

The email chimed, a small ping that felt like a sledgehammer blow. John recoiled from his desk, pushing back his chair. *Brenda Cartwright* in the subject line. He hadn't thought about her in years. H...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 120 words

The text notification beeped, disrupting her carefully curated zen. Amelia scowled at the screen. Not even a text, but a friend request. *Michael Davies.* The name was enough to make her stomach turn ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 118 words

He stared at the screen, jaw clenched. *Tyler Harrison*. The name, just the name, was a physical blow. A dull ache settled in his chest, a ghost of old hurts. He'd worked so hard to put the past behin...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 102 words

The request popped up during her online yoga class, the intrusion jarring. *Ryan Peterson*. She nearly choked on her water. Her face flushed. She closed her eyes, trying to focus on her breathing, but...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 109 words

The email alert sounded, a high-pitched whine that grated on Leo's nerves. He squinted at the screen. *Ashley Riley*. His fingers tightened around his pen. He felt his shoulders slump. He hadn't thou...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 107 words

A shiver of unpleasantness went through Emily. It was almost a physical sensation. *Jason Miller* blinked back at her. The name was all it took. She didn’t even need to look at the photo. She gripp...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 114 words

The screen buzzed, and the sound alone made Sam's face scrunch. *Kevin Jones.* The image of the man’s face made him wince. He hated his face. He hated his name. He hated everything about him. He sl...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 97 words

The confetti gun sat heavy in Elias's hand, feeling suddenly useless. He'd rehearsed the flourish a dozen times, envisioned the look on Sarah's face as the colourful paper rained down. Now, staring at...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 100 words

"Are you KIDDING me?" Maya sputtered into the phone, her voice sharp enough to cut glass. She’d spent all afternoon baking a three-tiered cake, painstakingly decorated with edible glitter. The thoug...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 107 words

Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the tempest inside David. He’d pictured this evening for weeks: the friends, the laughter, the surprised grin on his brother’s face. Now, everything was ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 86 words

The carefully chosen playlist, a medley of his favourite songs, lay forgotten on the laptop screen. Liam felt a pressure building behind his eyes. He’d organized everything, down to the colour-coord...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 100 words

"Unbelievable," Clara muttered, the word a low growl. She'd spent the entire day perfecting her signature lasagna, a dish she knew her friend adored. Now, it was just…there. A silent testament to a ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 85 words

"So... that's it then?" Mark asked, his voice flat. He’d booked a venue, hired a DJ, and even arranged for a professional photographer. He stood in the middle of the empty hall, the echoing silence ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 74 words

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A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 70 words

"Well, this is just great," I thought, my voice tight and strained. I’d carefully wrapped each gift, envisioning the joy on my friend's face. Now, they were just…presents. Useless, forgotten. I dr...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 71 words

The meticulously crafted invitations, each one hand-addressed, felt heavy in Amelia's hands. She crumpled one up, then another, the action strangely satisfying. She felt a cold sensation in the pit of...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 77 words

He stared at the blank screen, the email from the venue, informing him that the event had been postponed. He had spent hours, days, planning this. Now, the grand plans, the carefully chosen theme, the...