Gemotions

The discovery struck him with the force of a physical blow. "The Quiet Whisper" was his partner's manuscript. The protagonist, "Leo," was him. The writing was elegant, evocative, and utterly devastating. His flaws, his weaknesses, his self-doubts were exposed.

He slumped into a chair. The room spun. He felt a deep, profound sense of violation. He closed his eyes, his breathing shallow and erratic.

He felt as though something vital had been ripped from him. The world was suddenly a different place, tainted and unfamiliar.