Gemotions

Eliza’s vision blurred as she scrolled through the comments. The laughter, the mockery – it felt like a physical blow. Her cheeks flushed with a heat that had nothing to do with embarrassment. Her breathing became rapid, shallow. It was like she was being slowly suffocated.

She stood up abruptly, knocking over her chair. The sound echoed in the empty room. She wanted to scream, to lash out, to make the world stop. This wasn't just online, it was real.

She grabbed her coat, the fabric feeling rough against her skin.