Gemotions

The phone felt heavy in Ethan's hand, the screen reflecting his grim expression. He stared at the unanswered text from Liam. The news about Liam’s job had filled his mind with a disquieting emptiness, a feeling of being adrift in a sea of his own inadequacies.

He slumped onto the couch, the cushions offering no comfort. His whole body felt leaden. The thought of facing the next day, of pretending everything was normal, was an overwhelming burden. Each breath felt like a struggle. He tossed the phone aside, the sound echoing in the silent apartment.