Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the artist's studio, the smell of turpentine and oil paints, and the soft strains of classical music created a stimulating environment. Leo had just finished reading the autobiography of his idol, a writer whose words had inspired his own artistic vision. He felt a deep connection with the writer, as though they understood each other’s souls.

A text message. A link to a news article. "Author Plagiarism Scandal." His hand shook as he clicked on the link.

The evidence was irrefutable, the details of the plagiarism meticulously laid out. The world blurred. The colors of his studio seemed dull, the music now grating. The profound feeling he had experienced, the sense of connection, vanished, leaving him feeling utterly and completely alone.