Gemotions

He hadn't answered her call. He knew, from her tone, that the news was good. Liam had secured the coveted role. Now, a cold dread coiled in his gut.

He sat, unmoving, in the dimly lit living room, the blinds drawn. The sunlight filtering through the gaps seemed intrusive, a spotlight on his own perceived shortcomings. He found himself avoiding social media, deleting messages without reading them.

He knew he should reach out, offer his support, but the thought filled him with a profound sense of paralysis. The very idea felt impossible.