Gemotions

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 107 words

The coffee mug slammed against the kitchen counter, the ceramic clattering a mournful tune. Clara snatched her phone from the charger, her fingers fumbling with the screen. She scrolled through the on...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 99 words

He stared at the email, the words blurring before his eyes. It was a simple notification: “Your article, 'The Existential Dread of Houseplants,' has been published.” Under Amelia Harding’s name....

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 96 words

"Seriously?" Mark muttered, the word a gravelly rasp. He leaned back in his chair, the squeak of the plastic protesting against the sudden movement. His article, "The Unspoken Rules of Competitive Eat...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 96 words

The newspaper lay open on the kitchen table, the headline mocking her. Her eyes narrowed as she reread the title of her piece: "The Ethical Dilemma of AI Art." Signed by 'Professor Alistair Finch.' He...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 78 words

He slammed his laptop shut with such force that the desk rattled. The offending article, a long, detailed analysis of ancient Sumerian pottery, was credited to someone named "Brenda Billings." He thre...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 83 words

"Well, this is just great," Amelia stated, her voice tight. The website displaying her latest work was now attributing it to her nemesis, Thomas. The artwork, a vibrant painting of a sunset, felt drai...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 75 words

She tapped her foot impatiently, the repetitive motion a metronome to the growing tension inside her. The email was still open on her screen, the words mocking her with every line. She ran her hand th...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 73 words

The air in the room felt thick, oppressive. Michael reread the digital publication, his fingers drumming a rapid rhythm against the table. His in-depth research of the Galapagos Islands, complete with...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 80 words

The cold pizza on the table suddenly seemed incredibly unappetizing. Sarah stared at the screen, her stomach twisting. Her carefully crafted story about a young refugee’s journey, one that was close...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 66 words

He threw the magazine across the room with a grunt. The glossy pages scattered across the floor. He paced the length of his small apartment, his hands clenched into fists. His detailed account of a ra...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 95 words

Sweat beaded on Maya’s forehead, not from the exertion of the tryouts, but from the knot forming in her stomach. The coach’s words, a casual rejection, echoed in her ears. *We just have too much t...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 94 words

He slammed his locker shut, the metal door rattling against its hinges with a violence that made the nearby players flinch. Liam fought the urge to smash something. The coach’s pronouncements felt l...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 91 words

The bitter taste of defeat coated Sarah's mouth like a metallic film. She forced a smile for the other girls, congratulating them on making the squad, but inside, a volcano threatened to erupt. Her pa...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 74 words

The announcement had been made and then the congratulatory backslaps began. Every single one of them was a physical reminder of his failure. Mark shoved his hands deep into his pockets, avoiding eye c...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 85 words

The silence in the car was thick, punctuated only by the rhythmic swish of the windshield wipers. Alex stared out the window, the passing scenery a blur. His father, bless his heart, kept trying to ma...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 77 words

"So, what's the deal, huh?" Leo challenged his reflection in the mirror, his voice a low growl. He'd envisioned this season as his breakout year. Years of practice, sacrifices, and now? He was sitting...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 76 words

The small, stuffy room felt like a pressure cooker. Maria kept fiddling with the laces of her sneakers, unable to meet her coach's gaze. The news had come like a physical blow. A spot on the team lost...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 71 words

The aroma of freshly baked bread usually soothed her, but today it was nauseating. Chloe slammed the kitchen cupboard shut, making her mother jump. Every time her mother offered a platitude, she felt ...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 73 words

He threw the equipment bag into the trunk of his car, the sound echoing in the empty parking lot. *Next year, maybe*. The coach’s words rang hollow. David ran a hand through his already-messed-up ha...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 87 words

"You didn't make the cut? Wow." The words, meant as a form of sympathy, sent a jolt of anger through her. Emily stiffened, forcing a smile she didn't feel. The casual dismissal of her dreams was almos...

An employee is transferred to a different department 171 words

The fluorescent lights of the accounting department hummed, a sound that usually blended into the background, but today seemed to drill directly into Amelia's skull. She slammed the stapler down on he...

An employee is transferred to a different department 155 words

He found himself pacing the cramped breakroom, the stale coffee smell doing nothing to improve his mood. The scent of burnt toast from someone's breakfast only added to the internal turmoil. David, fo...

An employee is transferred to a different department 132 words

The constant clicking of keyboards in the Human Resources department grated on Sarah’s nerves. She shifted in her chair, the stiff fabric of the company-issued uniform rubbing her skin the wrong way...

An employee is transferred to a different department 116 words

The new office reeked of stale air and desperation. The air conditioner, or lack thereof, amplified the rising tide of heat. Mark tugged at his collar, feeling the tightness in his chest. His transfer...

An employee is transferred to a different department 126 words

The silence of the archives, once a source of comfort, now felt like a suffocating blanket. Evelyn, newly assigned to cataloging historical documents, sighed and leaned back in her chair. The dust mot...

An employee is transferred to a different department 101 words

“Another day, another stack of invoices,” I muttered under my breath, my gaze fixated on the overflowing inbox. The move from the design studio to accounts payable felt like a punishment. The crea...

An employee is transferred to a different department 110 words

He glared at the blinking cursor on his screen, the words of the training manual swimming before his eyes. The transfer to the call center was a disaster. Michael, a former project manager, found hims...

An employee is transferred to a different department 114 words

The air in the sterile lab felt thick and heavy, and the bright lights were giving him a headache. Kevin, a seasoned biologist, had been reassigned to quality control. The move felt like a cage. He sc...

An employee is transferred to a different department 118 words

The bland, beige walls of the marketing department seemed to close in on her. The change from the vibrant atmosphere of the sales floor, filled with banter and ambition, to this place felt like a demo...

An employee is transferred to a different department 90 words

The scent of cleaning supplies and disinfectant assaulted his nostrils as he walked into his new workspace, a small storage room. The transfer from the engineering department to the facilities departm...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 134 words

The notification popped up: "Mark Harrison sent you a friend request." Amelia almost choked on her coffee. She slammed the mug down on the counter, a wave of heat blooming in her chest. Mark Harrison?...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 127 words

He saw the notification while scrolling through his phone. A little tremor ran through Leo as he read the name, "Brenda Myers wants to be your friend." He let out a loud sigh, the kind that always ear...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 118 words

"Oh, for crying out loud," Maya muttered, the sound barely a whisper as she stared at the friend request. It was from Kyle Peterson. Her stomach did a flip. He had always been so cruel to her, stealin...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 110 words

The email arrived mid-afternoon, interrupting his concentration. "Add Adam Carter to your network?" David's eyebrows shot up. Adam Carter. The name rang a bell, bringing back a swarm of unwelcome memo...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 96 words

The phone vibrated on the table, displaying the notification. “Ashley Miller sent you a friend request.” Sarah stared at the screen, her eyes narrowing. Ashley, with her perfectly styled hair and ...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 100 words

He was halfway through assembling a bookshelf when the ping arrived. “Gary Williams wants to be your friend.” John dropped the screwdriver with a clatter. It rolled across the floor, coming to a s...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 98 words

The message notification shimmered on the screen: "Rachel Thompson wants to connect." Emily felt a jolt of something unpleasant. Rachel. The leader of the pack, the one who dictated everything and alw...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 84 words

The phone buzzed, vibrating insistently. “Brian Miller wants to connect.” Michael felt his hands grow clammy. Brian Miller, who'd always made him feel insignificant. He stared at the notification,...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 87 words

It was during her lunch break when it happened. A new friend request: "Chad Evans wants to connect." Her sandwich suddenly lost its appeal. Chloe's appetite vanished. Her fork clattered against the pl...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 110 words

The news of the friend request came with a notification. "Samantha Bell wants to connect." Andrew's hands started to shake. Samantha, the girl who made his school life a living nightmare. He felt a sh...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 101 words

The tiny, over-decorated cupcake felt like a personal affront. It sat mocking him on the counter, a single, flickering candle perched precariously on top. He’d envisioned a mountain of them, a joyou...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 91 words

She drummed her fingers on the chipped wooden table, the rhythmic tapping a frantic counterpoint to the silence. The balloons, deflated and forgotten in the corner, seemed to sag with a shared disappo...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 85 words

The phone slipped from his grasp, clattering to the hardwood floor. He didn’t bother picking it up. He just stood there, staring at the screen, the words “Cancelled” burning into his retinas. Hi...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 97 words

"No," she said flatly, the word a clipped dismissal that barely escaped her lips. The organiser on the phone, a chirpy, relentlessly upbeat voice, continued on, but she stopped listening, her mind a w...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 86 words

The silence in the kitchen was oppressive. All the ingredients – the confetti sprinkles, the rainbow-coloured frosting tubes, the giant box of candles – sat, useless, on the counter. He'd even bou...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 87 words

“Are you *kidding* me?” He asked, his voice strained. The organiser, a young woman with too much lipstick and a relentlessly cheerful tone, simply repeated the same canned apology. He wanted to ar...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 93 words

She grabbed her coat, not bothering to check the mirror. She knew her face was a mask of displeasure. The email, with its bland words and lack of explanation, lay crumpled on the table. She felt a bur...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 88 words

The news hit him like a physical blow. He felt a sharp pang in his chest, a sudden wave of heat that spread through him. He leaned back against the counter, the smooth surface cold against his back. H...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 79 words

He stared at the blank screen, the email the source of his simmering discontent. He had, for the past month, lived and breathed this party. He'd meticulously planned every detail, every song, every ac...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 89 words

"Unforeseen circumstances," the person on the phone had said, their voice dripping with practiced regret. He hung up the phone with a decisive click, the sound reverberating in the quiet apartment. He...