Gemotions

"Magnificent!" Elena cried, throwing her arms around the holographic projector. The image shimmered, a perfect recreation of her prototype. She envisioned concerts, educational tools, entertainment that would change the world! A grin stretched across her face.

Her world shifted when she typed "Holo-Magic Systems" in the search engine. The website showed the patent was already taken, and the details matched her work. She was motionless.

She sank into the nearest chair, the previous energy abruptly evaporating. She felt a profound sense of loss. The joy of accomplishment turned into a bitter sensation. The room suddenly seemed very small.