Gemotions

Her fingers danced over the keyboard, crafting a congratulatory email. Amelia had finished reading the new release from Elias Thorne, her absolute favorite author! She couldn't believe it was finally here. The sequel to the series that had captivated her. She was nearly vibrating. She wanted to send him a thank you, maybe even include a link to her own blog where she critiqued his books.

She was surprised to see an email from her best friend, "Have you seen this?! It's crazy!" A link led to a comparison of Thorne's new novel and a story she'd published on a small online platform. Amelia felt as though the world had spun right off its axis.

She felt a hollowness bloom in her chest, a silent scream building in her throat. Her heart beat fast. Her favourite author, a complete fraud.