Gemotions

“Another rejection?” Liam’s voice cracked slightly, the question a whisper in the echoing hallway. He stood, shoulders slumped, outside the apartment door, the envelope clutched tightly in his hand. The news of his half-brother, a man named Marcus, had already felt like a gut punch. Now, another opportunity lost.

He stared down at the floor, the tiles reflecting his dejected face. The silence within his apartment called to him. Each rejection made him feel more alone, and now there was another person who would likely be an outsider. He finally pushed his key into the lock, the sound of the door opening a heavy sigh.