Gemotions

Liam slammed the laptop shut, the metallic clang echoing in his small apartment. A wave of nausea rolled over him. He slumped against the cheap, plastic chair, his breath catching in his throat. He’d poured his soul into "Cosmic Crunchies," a granola recipe he developed to help his mother with her diabetes, using unique spices and no added sugar. Now, "Stardust Granola," marketed by a celebrity chef, was a nationwide sensation.

Liam ran a hand through his already messy hair, the scalp prickling with sweat. The article hailed the new granola as a revolutionary breakthrough.

He stared at the blank screen, his vision swimming. The injustice of it all felt like a physical blow.