Gemotions

A wave of exhaustion washed over Amelia as she faced the essay. The essay topic, "The Impact of Climate Change," felt overwhelmingly large. She considered the sheer volume of research required, the effort of forming a cohesive argument, and the time commitment. Her eyelids felt leaden.

She spent a long time staring at the ceiling, tracing the cracks with her eyes. A quick search online led her down a rabbit hole of pre-written essays. Her mouse hovered over the download button of a document that seemed almost perfect. There was a sense of dread mixed with relief. This shortcut…it was tempting. The afternoon sun streamed through her window, warming her skin, further slowing her thoughts.