Gemotions

The notification popped up on Liam's phone: "Interview Invitation." He could barely contain his reaction, a wide grin breaking across his face. He jumped out of his chair, nearly knocking it over. The office felt suddenly cramped, too small to contain his glee.

He'd been up all night, tweaking his resume, preparing answers for potential interview questions. Now, all that effort had paid off. He'd done it! He immediately texted his friend, Ethan, a single, exuberant emoji: a rocket ship blasting off.

Liam found himself pacing the hallway, unable to settle. Every step felt like a spring, launching him forward. The air crackled around him. He needed to be outside, to breathe, to simply...exist.