Gemotions

The house was filled with a constant, high-pitched whine. His roommate, Liam, had finally got his gecko. He had wanted it for months. Noah, on the other hand, found himself struggling to swallow. The heat lamp, the food, the responsibility – it all felt overwhelming.

He stared at the reptile in its glass enclosure. It was a cold, alien presence. He sat at the kitchen table, his hands resting motionless.

He felt himself fading, losing interest in everything. The future stretched before him, a long and tedious road.