Gemotions

"Yesss!" James shouted as he high-fived the air. His band had just been featured on a popular music blog, and the write-up was glowing! His band was close to getting their first record deal! He envisioned the concerts, the fame, the sold-out shows. He felt like he was floating.

He clicked on the blog’s website, his hands shaking. He scrolled, eager to find the review. There it was. The band's music, the description of their music, the positive comments. But the band's name was not his. He saw another band's name. A tightness settled in his chest, as the feeling of pure joy was replaced with a cold, hollow sensation.