Gemotions

He stared at the review. It was as if it was a mirror, reflecting his deepest anxieties. A tremor ran through Elias’s body. He felt a sudden, sharp ache behind his eyes. He blinked, trying to clear his vision, but the words still danced on the page.

The once-familiar kitchen now felt hostile, a place of judgement. His stomach twisted, and he felt a wave of nausea. He took a deep, shuddering breath, trying to regain control. He wanted to scream, to lash out, but the words caught in his throat.