Gemotions

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the small apartment, a comfort that always soothed his soul. He had spent the morning working on a new recipe, a dish inspired by the culinary genius of Chef Antoine. The aroma of spices and the feeling of creativity filled his heart.

A notification popped up, linking to an article about Antoine. The article’s headline blared, “Chef Antoine Accused of Recipe Plagiarism.” He read, his face going pale.

The evidence was laid out with cold precision, showing that the chef had lifted recipes from several other chefs. He felt a wave of nausea. The air in the apartment, which had moments before been filled with warmth and the promise of delicious food, now seemed thick and tainted. He walked slowly to the sink and poured the batter down the drain, and found himself staring at the wall.