Gemotions

John felt his jaw clench so tight he thought his teeth might crack. He'd just seen a social media post, a picture of David, his supposed "venture capitalist" buddy, flipping burgers at a charity event. The same David who’d "invested" in John’s failed app idea, then brushed him off with vague promises of future opportunities.

A wave of heat flooded his face. He’d spent countless evenings listening to David’s supposed business acumen, his tales of mergers and acquisitions, all the while silently judging his own lack of success. Now, the roles were reversed, and John found himself utterly bewildered and mortified.

He wanted to scream. Instead, he slammed his laptop shut, the metallic clang echoing in the otherwise silent apartment. The screen displayed the words, “David Miller - CEO.”