Gemotions

The last note of the song faded, replaced by the hushed reverence of the crowd. Ethan felt a profound sense of connection, of purpose. He felt… elevated.

He walked back into the dorm to find his roommate, David, meticulously examining his desk. His journal, which always remained locked in his locker, was sitting open, like an invitation.

"Wow," David said, his voice low. "Some pretty intense stuff."

The feeling of elevation shattered. Ethan felt as though something precious had been stolen. The world suddenly lost its color.