Gemotions

Liam slammed his laptop shut, the metallic clang echoing in his sterile apartment. He’d just seen a picture posted by "AetherialMuse," the online artist he’d been collaborating with on a digital art project. They'd become fast friends, bonding over their shared passion for creativity.

AetherialMuse had taken a photo of a vibrant street mural, a piece that looked incredibly familiar. He knew, with a sinking feeling, that it was the one right around the corner from his own building.

Liam ran his hands through his hair. He could practically smell the paint. Why did she get to experience the city like that, while he was stuck alone in his apartment?

He grabbed his jacket, a sudden, urgent need to find that wall and see if it made him feel better.