Gemotions

The stage lights blazed, casting long shadows as Liam bowed to the thunderous applause. The roar of the crowd was a physical force, a tidal wave of appreciation. The thrill of performing, the collaborative energy of the ensemble, the satisfaction of a perfect execution, had always been intoxicating. He glanced at his phone backstage. A friend request. It was from David, who had ridiculed his acting dreams in high school. He just smiled, wiped the sweat from his brow, and went back to congratulate his fellow cast mates.