Gemotions

A restless energy filled David as he sat down to write his thesis. He was overflowing with ideas, the concepts swirling in his mind like a kaleidoscope. He knew this was his masterpiece, the culmination of years of work. Then, the summons to the Dean’s office. The accusation: ripped passages from a little-known academic journal. He felt a cold dread creep up his spine.

His hands shook as he looked at the comparison document. He couldn’t even recall the journal article. His heart thumped against his ribs, a frantic drumbeat in the sudden silence of the office. He stared out the window, at the vibrant green of the campus, and felt a profound disconnect.