Gemotions

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 154 words

The rain hammered against the windowpane, mirroring the insistent thrum in Elias’s head. He stared at the email, the words blurring on the screen. *Congratulations, Dr. Anya Sharma, on the publicati...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 125 words

She slumped onto the bus seat, the rough fabric scratching her skin. The magazine, clutched tightly in her hands, felt heavy. *By Amelia Thorne*, the title page proclaimed. Her stomach churned. It was...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 103 words

The coffee tasted like ash in her mouth. She hadn't bothered to dress, her pajamas clinging to her like a second skin. The apartment, usually a haven of creativity, felt like a cage. The published art...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 122 words

He paced the length of his tiny apartment, the floorboards groaning under his weight. The injustice of it all throbbed in his temples, a relentless pulse. The announcement had come this morning – *h...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 115 words

The silence in the library felt heavy, oppressive. It was meant to be a place of solace, a space for quiet contemplation. Today, it was a reminder of the chasm that had opened inside her. The article,...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 110 words

He stared at the blank screen, the cursor blinking, a mocking metronome. He was supposed to be writing a new article, but the words refused to come. The words he’d already written, the ones he’d p...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 114 words

The vibrant colours of the art gallery felt like a slap in the face. Each painting, each sculpture, seemed to scream with vitality, a stark contrast to the emptiness that had settled within him. *His*...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 104 words

The aroma of freshly baked bread usually filled the kitchen with comfort, but today, it only made his stomach churn. His article, the one he had spent so long on, was now credited to another author. H...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 102 words

The cold wind whipped around her as she walked along the beach, biting at her exposed skin. The vastness of the ocean, usually a source of inspiration, now felt overwhelming. The article, her words, h...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 94 words

He stared at the ceiling, the patterns of the plaster blurring in his vision. The article, the culmination of his research, was now credited to someone else. His breath hitched in his chest. His hands...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 163 words

Rain lashed against the window of Maya's bedroom, mirroring the tempest inside her. She hadn't bothered to draw the curtains. The gray light seemed to suit her mood. Her track spikes lay discarded by ...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 145 words

The fluorescent lights of the rec center seemed to buzz with a relentless, irritating energy, a stark contrast to the quiet darkness he craved. Liam sat hunched on the bleachers, the worn wood digging...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 119 words

"Just go, Mom," Sarah muttered, her voice muffled by the scarf she’d wrapped tightly around her neck. The cold air did little to soothe the chill inside. Her violin case felt heavy in her hand, a bu...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 114 words

The locker room smelled of sweat and despair. Mark ran a hand through his already messy hair, leaving it even more disheveled. The hockey team roster was posted, and his name wasn't on it. He kicked a...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 123 words

The air in the gym hung thick and heavy, the scent of fresh sweat mingling with a sense of dejection. Emily watched the gymnastics team practice from the sidelines, her usual enthusiasm replaced by a ...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 98 words

"I just… I don't know," David mumbled, picking at the label on his soda bottle. The buzzing of the arcade felt overwhelming, a cacophony of sound he couldn't escape. He’d envisioned himself leadin...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 101 words

The vast expanse of the baseball field felt cold and unforgiving. Michael stood alone, staring at the empty batting cage, a place he usually associated with triumph and exhilaration. His glove hung li...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 94 words

The scent of chlorine, once invigorating, now felt suffocating. Sarah sat at the edge of the pool, her legs dangling in the water. She was supposed to be swimming on the relay team, a culmination of y...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 102 words

"I don't get it," Alex whispered, his voice barely audible above the drone of the lawnmower. He stood in his backyard, staring at the soccer goal, usually a source of pride, now a symbol of his failur...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 97 words

The weight room, usually buzzing with energy, felt like a prison cell. Jason sat on a bench, staring at the dumbbells, feeling utterly unmotivated. He had pictured himself on the wrestling team, battl...

An employee is transferred to a different department 119 words

The fluorescent lights of the accounting department seemed to hum a song of endless spreadsheets and predictable routines. Amelia dragged her feet as she walked toward her new desk in marketing. Her s...

An employee is transferred to a different department 99 words

He stared out the window, watching the rain streak down the glass, mimicking the tears he wouldn't allow himself to shed. His stomach twisted with a familiar knot of unease as the email confirmation o...

An employee is transferred to a different department 93 words

The elevator doors opened onto a floor bathed in sunlight, yet Sarah felt a chill run down her spine. The air, thick with the scent of freshly brewed coffee, felt stale to her. She hugged her arms acr...

An employee is transferred to a different department 104 words

He picked at the loose threads of his new office chair, a nervous tic. The move from engineering to sales had been sprung on him quickly. His enthusiasm for the new role felt like it had been abruptly...

An employee is transferred to a different department 90 words

"Coffee?" The offer from a colleague in her new department felt like a burden. She didn't want coffee. She didn't want to talk. She just wanted to be left alone. She mumbled a refusal and retreated t...

An employee is transferred to a different department 69 words

He found himself avoiding the lunch room, choosing instead to eat alone at his desk, staring blankly at the computer screen. The emails piled up, unread and ignored. The laughter of his new colleague...

An employee is transferred to a different department 91 words

The vibrant, open-plan office of the creative team felt like a prison cell to her. The bright colors felt overly stimulating, and the constant buzz of conversation grated on her nerves. She longed for...

An employee is transferred to a different department 71 words

The transition had been sudden, a blow. John stared out the window, his reflection a ghost in the glass. He felt a profound sense of isolation despite the new faces around him. He was used to the fam...

An employee is transferred to a different department 75 words

Her lunch sat untouched, a sad testament to her lack of appetite. The bustling atmosphere of the new department seemed to press in on her, a constant reminder of the changes she didn't want. She felt ...

An employee is transferred to a different department 68 words

The morning meeting felt excruciating. Each sentence was a jolt, and the enthusiasm felt completely unnatural. She kept her gaze fixed on her notepad, avoiding eye contact. The thought of networking ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 156 words

Rain lashed against the windowpane, mirroring the relentless drumming in Eleanor’s head. She stared at the computer screen, the flickering cursor mocking her stalled writing progress. A notification...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 135 words

A chill settled in around David as he scrolled through the friend request. Sarah, his tormentor from high school. He’d spent years meticulously avoiding her and any connection to the past. The knot ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 125 words

The sunlight streaming through the window seemed excessively bright, a stark contrast to the way Amelia felt inside. The request came from Brad, who'd systematically dismantled her confidence througho...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 124 words

The dim glow of the computer screen illuminated Thomas's face. He was not looking forward to the task at hand. The notification was from Jessica, who made his life hell during the summer camps of his ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 114 words

The afternoon felt like it was dragging on forever. Liam stared at the notification. It was from Emily, the girl who, in his recollection, seemed to have been always trying to embarrass him during hig...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 117 words

“Seriously?” Maya muttered, her voice barely a whisper. The request was from Kevin, who'd made her school years a living hell. She was sitting at her kitchen table, the half-eaten breakfast cold a...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 123 words

The overhead light in the office buzzed, a constant, irritating drone that mirrored the turmoil inside Ethan. The friend request was from Ryan, who'd tormented him on the soccer field, stealing the ba...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 112 words

The aroma of burnt coffee filled Charlotte’s apartment, another sign of her inattention. The friend request was from Chloe, her main adversary from the school years. She’d been staring at a blank ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 103 words

The house felt too quiet, the absence of sound almost painful for Oliver. The notification was from Greg, the boy who'd made him the butt of every joke in elementary school. He had been trying to fini...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 122 words

The afternoon sunlight seemed muted, as if filtered through a thick, invisible haze. Sarah was staring at her phone. The request was from Matthew, who, in her perception, had been the one who had made...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 121 words

Rain lashed against the windows, mimicking the staccato rhythm of the news he’d just received. A text message, short and to the point: “Party’s off. Sorry.” He dropped his phone onto the kitch...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 113 words

She slumped onto the park bench, the notification on her phone mocking her with its bluntness. “Cancelled.” The word swam before her eyes, blurring with the tears she refused to let fall. She clut...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 91 words

The email sat in his inbox, a digital dagger. “Regret to inform you…” The words felt like a physical blow. He slammed his laptop shut, the metallic clang echoing in the otherwise quiet office. ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 98 words

"No, no, no," she whispered, her voice barely audible, as the phone call ended. The receiver slipped from her numb fingers, landing with a soft thud on the plush carpet. Her carefully curated smile va...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 92 words

The text message – “Emergency. Won’t be happening.” – landed with a thud in his chest. He stood frozen in the doorway, the half-filled balloons bobbing mockingly in the stale air of his apar...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 95 words

He stared at the calendar, the date circled in red, now a stark reminder of what wouldn't be. The anticipation, the planning, the tiny details he'd obsessed over – all for naught. A sigh escaped him...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 90 words

“But… why?” He asked, his voice cracking slightly. The person on the other end of the phone gave a vague, unsatisfactory answer. He slowly lowered the phone, the world around him suddenly muted....

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 91 words

The balloons, purchased with such excitement, now lay deflated on the floor. He hadn't even had the chance to inflate them. The news, delivered curtly in an email, had stolen the air from his lungs. ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 101 words

The party banner, proudly displayed above the door, now seemed like a cruel joke. "Surprise!" it proclaimed, the exclamation point stinging like salt in an open wound. The text message had shattered h...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 85 words

The news felt like a physical blow, stealing the air from his lungs. His carefully arranged plans, all the anticipation he'd been carrying, collapsed around him. He pushed the half-filled shopping ca...