Gemotions

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 150 words

Rain hammered against the studio window, mirroring the incessant drumming in Leo’s head. He hadn't touched a paintbrush in weeks. The canvases sat blank, accusing. He’d wander through the city, a ...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 131 words

Maya shuffled through the market, the usual energy absent. The vibrant hues of the fruit stalls seemed to bleed into one another, a blur. She felt a profound sense of… emptiness. She couldn’t seem...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 140 words

The world felt muted to Daniel. He hadn't picked up his guitar in months. The chords felt wrong, the melodies stale. He stared at his phone, endlessly scrolling through social media. He was on the bea...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 122 words

Clara felt a profound lack of drive, walking through life as if underwater. Her gallery showings were a distant memory, replaced by countless evenings spent staring at the ceiling. One day, at the loc...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 128 words

The artist, Jasper, found himself in a state of apathy. The world was grey. His studio was a graveyard of abandoned projects. A sudden change came when he was on the train. A man wearing a t-shirt, an...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 126 words

He existed in a haze. The colours of the world had dulled. The creative fire in Elias had been extinguished, leaving behind only ash. He felt like his purpose was simply… gone. Then, at the gym, he ...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 121 words

Esme spent her days in a fog. The vibrant energy she once possessed had evaporated, leaving behind a profound emptiness. She couldn't focus. She couldn't feel. Then, at a concert, a woman with a tatto...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 111 words

The world was out of focus. The once vibrant colours of the city seemed to bleed together. Apathy had taken hold of Theo, leaving him feeling… hollow. Then, at a park, a young girl with an armband. ...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 100 words

Vivienne found herself adrift. Her usual enthusiasm for art had vanished, replaced by a profound sense of… nothingness. The canvas was always blank. Then, at a farmer’s market, a woman with a tatt...

An artist discovers someone has tattooed their work 96 words

Miles felt like he was walking through molasses. His studio was a mess. He couldn’t seem to muster the energy to create. Then, at a convenience store, the cashier. A tattoo on their hand. His 'Celes...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 149 words

The remote felt heavy in Amelia's hand, almost too much effort to lift. The television flickered, a cacophony of noise she couldn't bring herself to process. Her sister, Sarah, had just announced her ...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 126 words

Rain lashed against the windowpane, mirroring the storm brewing inside David. His father, a staunch Catholic, had informed the family of his intention to become a Wiccan. David sat on the worn couch, ...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 107 words

The weight of the world felt particularly heavy on Maria's shoulders. Her younger brother, always the adventurous one, had decided to embrace Islam. Maria, a professor of history, found the situation ...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 101 words

The air in the house seemed stale. After her grandmother’s declaration of becoming a Hare Krishna devotee, Emily couldn't bring herself to do anything. She'd walked to the park earlier, but had turn...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 106 words

The dinner plates remained untouched on the table. John’s brother, normally jovial, had announced he was now a member of a new age spiritual group. John pushed the food around his plate, unable to s...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 111 words

“I'm going to follow the path of Sikhism,” his mother had said, her voice filled with a newfound peace. Michael felt nothing. He felt as if his insides were coated in some kind of heavy, slow-dryi...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 104 words

The news felt like a punch to the gut. Sara's sister had declared herself a member of the Baháʼí Faith. The news should have been a catalyst. A thing to comment about. Instead, Sara felt a strange,...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 114 words

The coffee had gone cold. After her best friend had embraced Judaism, Laura could not bring herself to take another sip, or perform any of her daily activities. The apartment was a mess. A mountain of...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 92 words

The house echoed with silence. After her father, a practical man, had announced his embrace of Jainism, Mark had found himself adrift. He tried to read, but the words swam on the page. He tried to wat...

A family member announces they're converting to a different religion 97 words

The weight of the world felt unbearable. After her brother had converted to Rastafarianism, Jessica was overcome. The apartment felt too small, the walls closing in. She sat on the floor, her back aga...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 128 words

Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the bleakness inside Elias. He stared out, watching the water streak the glass. Another Tuesday, another day spent scrolling through feeds, finding nothing t...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 137 words

The world felt muted. Gray. Amelia found herself moving through her days like a ghost, a silent observer of her own existence. The doctor had suggested she take up a hobby, something to stimulate her....

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 134 words

The sunlight felt abrasive on Michael's skin. He felt the weight of the air, thick and oppressive, clinging to him like a second skin. He usually enjoyed the sunshine, but now, it just felt...loud. He...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 104 words

Clara felt a dull ache in her bones, a constant reminder of… nothingness. Days bled into one another, marked only by the shifting shadows of the sun. Even the taste of coffee was lost on her. Her br...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 115 words

He felt as though he were wading through a thick, murky swamp, each step requiring a monumental effort. The simplest tasks felt insurmountable. He hadn't shaved in days. His sister, Jessica, had asked...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 107 words

“Another day, another… nothing,” I muttered under my breath, watching the dust motes dance in the weak sunlight. The world felt muffled, distant, as though seen through a thick pane of glass. My...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 114 words

The world seemed to lack colour. Everything was washed out, muted, like a forgotten photograph. She shuffled through her morning routine, feeling the mechanical motions of her limbs. Her sister, Chloe...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 101 words

The air in the apartment felt heavy, suffocating. The silence was deafening. He found himself staring at the wall for hours, the paint colours beginning to look indistinct. His friend, Alex, had asked...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 96 words

Apathy settled over me like a shroud. The world felt distant, muted, as though everything were seen through a haze. My brother, Kevin, asked me to pick up his daughter, Isla, from her art class. The t...

Someone's childhood imaginary friend appears in their niece's drawings 98 words

He felt like a stranger in his own life. The vibrant colours of the world had faded to grey. His sister, Maria, asked him to watch her daughter, Sofia. Sofia was currently creating a "fairy garden" in...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 142 words

Rain hammered against the windowpane, mirroring the dull thrum in Eleanor's chest. She stared at the blurry cityscape, a tapestry of shimmering grey and orange, and felt utterly disconnected. The arom...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 114 words

He’d stopped shaving three days ago. The mirror, usually a source of mild vanity, now held a stranger. David slumped on the park bench, the cold seeping through his thin jeans. The vibrant autumn co...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 86 words

The world felt muted, like someone had turned down the volume. Amelia, a whirlwind of energy usually, found herself moving through her days in slow motion. The vibrant chaos of her art studio – pain...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 98 words

The morning sun, usually a welcome guest, felt harsh on Clara’s skin. She felt a profound weariness, a deep-seated exhaustion that no amount of sleep could alleviate. The routine of her life – the...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 90 words

"Coffee, love?" Liam’s wife asked, her voice cheerful. Liam didn't respond, only stared at the ceiling. The ceiling was beige, a color he found particularly uninspiring these days. Even the prospect...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 88 words

“Another day,” sighed Maria, the words a weary whisper. The bustling marketplace, usually a symphony of sights and sounds, sounded muffled. The aroma of spices, the colourful array of goods, the c...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 72 words

The hum of the refrigerator was deafening. John sat at his kitchen table, the newspaper spread before him. The headlines, the articles, the photographs – all failed to register. Everything seemed to...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 86 words

The ocean, usually a source of comfort, felt vast and indifferent. Sarah sat on the beach, the rhythmic crash of waves against the shore failing to penetrate the fog that had settled in her mind. She ...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 98 words

He spent hours staring out his window. The city, usually a vibrant pulse of life, appeared as a grey canvas. Mark was unable to find joy in anything. The food tasted bland. He hadn't bothered to shave...

A person finds out their biography was written without their knowledge 85 words

The scent of lilies filled the air, a fragrance that usually lifted Elizabeth's spirits. Today, it was just… scent. She sat in her garden, the vibrant blooms and buzzing bees feeling distant, unreal...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 154 words

The morning sun, usually a welcome guest, felt like a spotlight on Amelia's exposed skin. She sat on her porch swing, the rhythmic creak doing nothing to soothe the hollowness inside. Next door, the h...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 129 words

He watched the demolition crew from his kitchen window. The rhythmic crash of wood and the shouts of the workers were like a percussive soundtrack to his inertia. He hadn't shaved in three days, and t...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 114 words

"Ugh," Clara muttered, pulling the covers over her head, though the din of the construction next door seeped through the thick fabric. She hadn’t slept well in weeks. Each day bled into the next, a ...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 111 words

The constant noise was a physical thing, a pressure on Sarah's temples. She wandered from room to room, touching surfaces but not feeling connected to any of them. The house felt like a cage. She’d ...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 117 words

The aroma of freshly baked bread, usually a comfort, failed to lift David's mood. He sat at the kitchen table, staring blankly at the untouched loaf his wife had baked that morning. The renovation nex...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 98 words

“More coffee,” I mumbled to myself, the words devoid of any real intention. The cup was already full; I’d poured the same amount over and over. The incessant banging next door was a constant irr...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 99 words

The vibrant colors of the freshly painted siding next door mocked him. He sat on his patio, sipping lukewarm beer, the taste metallic and unpleasant. Each swing of the hammer, each loud order, was a s...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 95 words

“Stop it, just stop it,” she whispered, burying her face in her hands. The noise was unbearable. She had tried to focus on her book, but the words blurred into meaningless lines. The feeling was a...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 106 words

He picked at the chipped paint on the windowsill, a mindless act meant to occupy his hands. The construction next door was a booming symphony of activity, a vibrant counterpoint to his own quiet stagn...

A neighbor starts a renovation project 112 words

The aroma of sawdust and fresh paint drifted over the fence, a reminder of the activity happening just beyond his reach. He sat on the sofa, the remote control resting, unused, in his hand. The televi...