Gemotions

Ethan was practically skipping with excitement. He'd just finished a successful presentation on his research, and the energy coursed through him like electricity. The lecture hall was abuzz with appreciation. The world was alive with possibilities. Then, a chilling email notification popped up: Subject: Possible Academic Dishonesty. His joy evaporated.

He walked into the Dean's office, attempting to hide his anxiety behind a forced smile. The room felt cold.

As the accusations were laid out, he felt a knot of dread tighten in his stomach. He tried to speak calmly, but his voice cracked slightly. He was determined to demonstrate that this was a mistake.