Gemotions

The wind howled outside, mirroring the storm inside Ben. He felt a profound sense of disconnection, a chasm that separated him from the world. He missed his family, the easy laughter and chatter that had once filled his home.

He found it while helping his son, Sam, with his homework. A different account, a different persona. A digital echo of a life he wasn't part of. Images of parties, friends, and inside jokes.

He felt a deep and visceral feeling, a hollowness that seemed to consume him. He closed the laptop, the screen reflecting his own drawn face. A heavy silence settled in his chest, making it difficult to breathe. He felt cold.