Gemotions

The world felt crisp and clear to Daniel. He’d meticulously planned his acceptance speech; now, all that remained was opening the email. He pictured himself, a future doctor, studying in a world-class university. He'd poured his heart into this application.

He grabbed his laptop, his hands slightly shaking. He logged into his account and opened the scholarship email. The words hit him like a physical blow. Rejected. A profound sense of deflation settled over him. His shoulders slumped.