Gemotions

The news felt unreal, like a poorly written novel. The auditorium, usually filled with boisterous students, was eerily silent during the announcement. Maya could practically feel the collective despair emanating from the crowd. She felt her throat constrict.

She watched Mrs. Henderson, the cafeteria cook, carefully wiping down a table, her shoulders slumped. Maya knew Mrs. Henderson’s job depended on the university. She quietly approached her and said, "Is there anything I can do?"

Later, Maya started a social media group for displaced students, offering to help them network with potential employers and find alternative housing options.