Gemotions

Liam had always found solace in the fantasy novels of Elara Thorne. Now, Thorne was facing accusations of plagiarism. The revelation left Liam feeling sick. His stomach churned as he tried to process the news.

He had reread Thorne's books countless times, poring over the intricate world-building, the clever plot twists. He'd even tried his hand at writing his own fantasy stories, inspired by Thorne. Now, he felt as if his own efforts were somehow tainted.

He avoided contact with his friends. He couldn’t look at his own writing, and the books of his idol felt cold and uninviting. He felt a profound sense of loss, as though a cherished relationship had betrayed him. He felt as though he wasn't allowed to have fun anymore.

He had stopped eating and had stopped sleeping. The feeling was a heavy blanket which had settled over him, and he could find no way to remove it.