Gemotions

The accusations against the travel writer, Iris Chen, hit Maya like a physical blow. Maya had always dreamed of writing travel blogs, inspired by Chen's evocative prose. Chen's words had transported her to exotic locales, fueling her wanderlust. But now, it was revealed that Chen's best work was plagiarized.

Maya’s passport seemed to weigh a ton as she sat with it in her hands. She felt paralyzed, unable to write, unable to even think about her own travel plans. Her dreams felt as if they were fading before her very eyes.

She avoided her own writing, the blank page a cruel reminder of her aspirations. She felt a deep sense of shame, as if she were somehow complicit in Chen’s dishonesty.

The world seemed to have changed. It no longer felt open, exciting, or inviting.