Gemotions

The silence in the library felt oppressive. Olivia sat at a desk, the computer screen reflecting her face, which was drawn and pale. The news article sat open on the screen, detailing the plagiarism charges against her favorite author, Julian Bellweather.

She'd spent years studying Bellweather’s work, analyzing his themes, immersing herself in his style. The betrayal cut deep, leaving her hollowed out.

She felt a crushing sense of disillusionment, as if the very foundations of her understanding of literature had crumbled. The books around her, once a source of comfort, now seemed to sneer at her naivete.

She closed the screen and closed her eyes. The urge to shut herself off from the world was overwhelming.