Gemotions

He’d always been a writer, a romantic, a dreamer. But seeing her reflection in his latest work, Mark was gripped by a sudden possessiveness. The character, based on her, possessed a sharp wit and a captivating charm – the very qualities he loved about her.

He read the scene where "Ava" was given a life-changing sum of money. The house, the car, the new clothes. A shiver ran down his spine. The description of Ava's glee at the prospect of more felt almost obscene. He felt a need to possess not just her, but the narrative itself. He wanted the power to control it. The pages suddenly seemed precious, like a treasure he needed to protect.

He decided that *he* would read it first. He hid the book in a secret compartment in his desk, a private domain. He alone would know the ending.