Gemotions

Liam bounced on the balls of his feet, the screen of his laptop casting a green glow on his grinning face. His article, "Unveiling the Secrets of Ancient Hieroglyphs," had finally been accepted. He’d poured months into the research, the writing, the editing. He’d spent countless late nights, fueled by coffee and sheer tenacity. Now… he went to the link. "By Anya Petrova." Liam's jaw dropped.

He felt a sudden, strange lightness, his body almost floating in the chair. Anya Petrova? He'd never heard of her! He grabbed his phone and started dialing the editor’s number. He felt like he could run a marathon right now. The thought of this being resolved was exhilarating. He hung up and started a reply email. A rush of adrenaline coursed through him, making his thoughts race. This was just a minor setback! He’d get it fixed!