Gemotions

The news felt like a punch to the gut. The article confirmed his darkest fears. The author he idolized, the words he had loved, had been stolen. Thomas’s jaw clenched.

He'd spent his life trying to emulate the style, the wit, the brilliance of the man, and had always fallen short. A weight settled on his chest, a deep ache. He felt a need to break something.

He went to his study and slammed the door shut. He slammed his fist on his desk. He went to the window and threw it open.