Gemotions

The package was addressed to "Professor Thorne, The Smartest." Inside, was a framed photograph, a close-up of a human eye. The accompanying letter from a former student named David described the photograph as a symbol of intelligence. He felt his stomach twist, a feeling that intensified when he read the letter.

David had been a deeply unpleasant individual, constantly challenging his lectures and making snide remarks. The photograph felt like a taunt. He felt something he couldn't put into words.

He threw the photograph onto the floor, where it shattered into a million pieces. The shards glinted in the sunlight. He went to leave the room. He slammed the door behind him.