Gemotions

"Meet Glimmer!" The innocent announcement from his niece, Daisy, was a stab to the gut for Michael. The drawings of Glimmer, a creature of pure light and joy, were a constant reminder of everything he wasn't.

He became overly protective of Daisy, scrutinizing her every move, as though trying to prevent her from making the same errors he had. His own mistakes in life now felt amplified. He couldn't shake the sensation that his every flaw was on display.

He worked late every night, avoiding the family, the drawings, and the memory of Glimmer.