Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the dorm room poster of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" seemed to shimmer. For weeks, Alex had been struggling with a deep depression, feeling lost and adrift. His recent therapy sessions had given him a new perspective. His roommate, Ben, was unusually quiet and avoided him.

Alex picked up his journal, noticing a faint smudge on the cover, a mark that hadn't been there before. He took a deep breath. Despite the unease, he felt a flicker of something new, a willingness to keep fighting. He had a creative writing assignment to complete and he could feel the words flowing again. A sense of the world blossoming anew.