Gemotions

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 79 words

A tremor ran through Amelia as she scrolled through the online magazine. There it was: her meticulously researched article, her carefully crafted prose, published under the name "Bartholomew Finch." B...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 81 words

He found out at a coffee shop, mid-sip of a latte that suddenly tasted like ash. Liam gripped the newspaper, his knuckles white. The headline, his words, the damn photo of someone else grinning. He fe...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 77 words

The email notification pinged, and Chloe felt a sudden, unwelcome heat bloom across her chest. Not a warm glow, but a suffocating, prickly sensation. Her work, her passion, stolen and attributed to a ...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 82 words

He couldn't look at it. The online article, gleaming and polished, the stolen product of his labor. Daniel felt a wave of nausea. He clicked away, his hands shaking. He walked through his apartment, u...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 88 words

"Unbelievable," Clara muttered under her breath, her voice barely a whisper. She stared at the print copy, her name nowhere to be found. Instead, a name she'd never heard. A knot tightened in her stom...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 71 words

The news arrived via a phone call during her lunch break. Eleanor's appetite vanished instantly. The burger in front of her seemed to mock her, a greasy testament to the stolen opportunity. She pushed...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 73 words

The man stared blankly at the screen. The website, the article, the thief. His masterpiece, presented as someone else’s. His breath caught in his throat, and his heart hammered. He felt a burning in...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 61 words

“How?” she breathed, the word a mere whisper. She stared at the screen, the culprit's name, a constant, ugly intrusion. The coffee she had prepared minutes ago now tasted like bitter sludge. Her h...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 76 words

The congratulatory emails started flooding in. Everyone was praising "Richard," the supposed author of her work. Inside, Mark felt like he was being slowly poisoned. He deleted the emails without resp...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 69 words

The discovery left her feeling hollow, as though a part of her had been ripped away. She reread the article, each sentence a stab. Her eyes stung with unshed tears. The glossy magazine in her hand fel...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 97 words

The clipboard felt like a lead weight in Maya's hand. The fluorescent lights of the gym seemed to hum with a sickly energy, amplifying the hollow thud in her chest. Her name wasn't on the roster. It w...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 82 words

Liam slammed his locker shut, the metal door reverberating through the empty corridor. The stale air of the basketball court, once a source of comfort, now felt thick, suffocating. He wanted to shout,...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 79 words

The trophy case, usually a source of pride for Sarah, now mocked her. Its polished surface reflected her strained expression, the way her jaw was clenched so tight it ached. The scent of pine from the...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 93 words

"You're kidding me, right?" Mark’s voice was a low growl, barely audible above the rhythmic thud of the practice balls. His coach, a portly man with a perpetually cheerful demeanor, just shrugged, c...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 82 words

The taste of the lukewarm water from the communal water fountain was repulsive to John. He spat the water back into the sink, the metallic taste lingering on his tongue. He had put in the work. He had...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 80 words

The air in the arena felt thick and cloying, heavy with the scent of popcorn and nervous anticipation. From the bench, Chloe watched the team celebrate a point, their shouts and cheers grating on her ...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 78 words

The vibrant green of the golf course, once a source of serenity for Robert, now appeared sickly, an artificial mockery of nature. He threw his clubs into the trunk of his car, the metallic clanging a ...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 79 words

“Are you serious?!” Mia exclaimed, staring at the list taped to the locker room door. A wave of heat flushed her cheeks. She felt as though something rancid had coated the back of her throat. It w...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 87 words

The bland, institutional smell of the training room now filled Alex with a sense of sickness. He ripped off the tape from his ankle, a sharp, angry gesture. He felt the familiar ache of the muscle, th...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 80 words

"Unbelievable," muttered Ben, the word barely escaping his lips. He watched the others practice, their movements irritating him. The sound of the ball hitting the net was a constant, unwelcome reminde...

An employee is transferred to a different department 182 words

The musty air of the filing room clung to Amelia like a shroud. She wrinkled her nose, the scent of aged paper and something vaguely… organic, making her stomach churn. Her new colleagues, a pair of...

An employee is transferred to a different department 137 words

“Welcome aboard, Riley!” Mr. Henderson boomed, his breath smelling of stale coffee and something faintly chemical. Riley flinched. The man’s overly-enthusiastic grin felt like a personal affront...

An employee is transferred to a different department 136 words

The clatter of the assembly line was a constant assault on Clara’s senses. She stared at the conveyor belt, a river of identical, mass-produced widgets. The rhythmic thud of the machinery, the repet...

An employee is transferred to a different department 117 words

"Great to have you in accounting, Frank!" Brenda chirped, her voice dripping with an almost sickening sweetness. Frank gave a tight nod, trying not to react. He hated this. His new desk was next to B...

An employee is transferred to a different department 124 words

The sales team’s constant barrage of loud voices and forced enthusiasm grated on Eleanor’s nerves. The relentless "selling" felt crass, the air thick with manufactured cheer. The smell of cheap co...

An employee is transferred to a different department 110 words

The laboratory air was heavy with the sterile scent of chemicals. The fluorescent lights hummed. The lab coats, crisp and white, felt like the only clean thing in the room to Charles. He had been ass...

An employee is transferred to a different department 109 words

The constant noise of the call center – the ringing phones, the strained voices, the rapid-fire conversations – grated on Martha's nerves. She hated the sterile environment, the rows of identical ...

An employee is transferred to a different department 89 words

The aroma of stale beer, old pizza, and something unidentifiable permeated the break room. John had to report to the maintenance department and dreaded it. He didn't want to get involved with the main...

An employee is transferred to a different department 109 words

The graphic design studio was a riot of colors, half-finished projects, and disorganized chaos. The walls were covered in posters, sketches, and sticky notes. He felt a creeping unease. He couldn't de...

An employee is transferred to a different department 100 words

The factory floor buzzed with activity, the rhythmic clang of metal on metal filling the air. Michael grimaced at the noise. He had been assigned to the welding team. He stared at the welders. Their ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 116 words

The notification popped up: "Mark Hanson sent you a friend request." Sarah’s fingers, normally quick to tap and scroll, froze above the screen. Her stomach churned, a cold wave washing over her. Sh...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 115 words

He stared at the screen, the blue light reflecting in his wide eyes. "Accept?" the button taunted. He imagined the smug grin, the condescending tilt of the head. It felt like a trap, this simple reque...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 106 words

The request, from Emily Carter, appeared on her phone as she was trying to eat her breakfast. It caused her to lose her appetite instantly. The scrambled eggs on her plate suddenly looked unappetizing...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 99 words

The email notification chimed, a cheery sound that now seemed horribly inappropriate. "David Miller wants to connect." A wave of nausea swept over her, a visceral reaction she couldn’t control. Her...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 109 words

"Robert Blake wants to be your friend." The words swam on the screen, blurring into a hateful reminder. He felt as though the blood in his veins had turned to ice. He took a few deep breaths, trying t...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 100 words

He saw the name "Jessica Lee" and his jaw clenched. Her request felt like a violation, a trespass into a space he thought he'd finally secured for himself. He quickly scrolled past it, trying to prete...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 86 words

The request from Kevin Thompson materialized as she was cooking dinner. She slammed the laptop shut, the sudden noise echoing in the kitchen. Her stomach churned. The smells of the cooking food sudden...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 100 words

The phone vibrated. "Ben Carter wants to be friends." The simple message seemed to fill the room with an acrid, metallic stench. He immediately set the phone down with a thud, as though it was an infe...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 84 words

"Lisa Miller sent you a friend request." His breath hitched. He felt as if a cold, wet hand had grabbed his heart. He felt a terrible pressure in his chest. He swiveled in his chair, staring out the ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 98 words

The request from Paul Davis made her blood run cold. She saw his name and felt like the air had been sucked out of the room. The world became muted, the sounds of her apartment fading away. She felt ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 100 words

The balloons, deflated and limp, lay scattered across the living room floor like discarded, colorful carcasses. Sarah kicked one, the rubber making a pathetic, wheezing sound. A wave of nausea, acrid ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 101 words

He slammed the phone down, the plastic receiver rattling against the cheap, painted wood of the table. A sour taste coated his tongue, metallic and stale, as if he’d bitten into something rotten. Th...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 82 words

The email, with its cheerful subject line, felt like a slap in the face. Emily scrolled through the cancellation notice, her fingers trembling. Her carefully chosen outfit suddenly felt constricting, ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 85 words

The news hit Mark like a physical blow. He stared at his reflection in the bathroom mirror, his face flushed, his mouth contorted into a grimace. He felt an urge to scrub his skin raw. The party, the ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 88 words

The brightly colored "Happy Birthday!" banner, now hanging crookedly, seemed to mock her. A sudden, sharp pain lanced through her head. Amelia sat down abruptly on the sofa, the plush cushions offerin...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 77 words

He stared at the empty ballroom, the echoing silence amplifying his inner turmoil. A wave of icy dread washed over him, leaving him feeling hollowed out, as if something vital had been ripped from his...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 84 words

“Are you serious?” Liam spat the words into the phone, his voice a low growl. The flimsy plastic of the device felt slick and unpleasant in his hand. He gripped it tighter, his knuckles white. The...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 77 words

The air in the restaurant suddenly felt thick and suffocating. Clara pushed her untouched plate of food away, the sight of it making her want to gag. The thought of the wasted reservations, the cancel...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 74 words

Her stomach twisted into a knot, a painful and uncomfortable constriction. The brightly colored invitations, now a mockery of their intention, lay scattered across the kitchen table. The thought of th...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 85 words

He leaned against the brick wall, the rough texture offering no solace. The news, delivered with casual indifference, had knocked the wind out of him. A sour taste coated his tongue, and he swallowed ...