Gemotions

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 167 words

The email sat in Amelia's inbox, radiating a cold indifference. "Congratulations, the article has been published!" it chirped. Underneath, a name, not hers, was plastered in bold: "Professor Alistair ...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 154 words

He glared at the magazine, the cover slick and mocking. "By Eleanor Vance," it blared, a name that felt like a deliberate slap in the face. His work, his words, stolen and repackaged. He’d toiled fo...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 145 words

The notification buzzed, a tiny digital dagger. "Your article has been published." A wave of heat washed over Maya. She looked at the byline; "Dr. Harding." She wanted to smash her phone, to obliterat...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 148 words

"Published!" the editor's email announced, followed by the wrong name. Charles let out a frustrated grunt and immediately deleted the email, then went to the website and found the article. He read the...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 119 words

The world seemed to shrink around Sarah. The article, her research, now credited to someone else, felt like a personal assault. Her breath hitched. She slammed her fist on the desk. The email mocked h...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 106 words

He stared at the screen, a red haze blurring his vision. "By Evelyn Reed," the article proclaimed, its words mocking him from the screen. His name, his years of effort, his vision...gone. He felt a th...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 113 words

The headline on the online journal screamed the news; "Author: Samuel Miller." Not her name. Not even close. Emily felt her pulse quicken. The chair scraped across the floor as she bolted from her des...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 103 words

The print magazine landed on his doorstep like a hateful missive. The article, his article, signed by "Professor Gregory Stone." The blood drained from his face. He felt a surge of cold rage, a bitter...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 104 words

It was a beautiful day, but for Anna, the sun was a cruel tormentor. The email confirmed her worst fear. The article, her passion project, was now credited to someone else. Her chest tightened. She to...

A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 96 words

The news felt like a physical blow. "By Dr. Harrison Blackwood," the byline read. His work, his words, attributed to someone else. It felt like a punch to the gut. He swallowed hard, the bile rising i...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 147 words

The clipboard felt like a brick in Maya's hand. The coach's voice, usually a comforting rumble, now grated on her nerves. She glared at the list, the names swimming before her eyes. *Not on the varsit...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 147 words

Liam stared at his reflection, the disappointment hitting him like a physical blow. The hockey team. His team. He hadn’t pictured a season without the spotlight, without the roar of the crowd. Now, ...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 125 words

The room was buzzing with excited chatter, but Sarah felt the air had been sucked out of her. The gymnastics team announcements. She'd envisioned herself among the chosen few, the elite squad. Instead...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 123 words

"No, I don't want to talk about it." That was all Ben had to say. He knew the baseball team was not going to be what he expected. He'd been sure he'd made the starting lineup. The coach's words about ...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 148 words

The silence in the car was heavier than the late afternoon shadows creeping across the street. Amy stared out the window, watching the familiar landscape blur past. Her parents tried to soothe her, th...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 130 words

"So... you didn't make the cut?" The taunt of his younger brother was like a physical jab. Mark’s chest tightened. He refused to look at his brother. His brother, who he knew would make fun of the s...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 121 words

The humid air of the swimming pool clung to Chloe like a damp shroud. She had been sure this was her year. Her times had improved. She had dedicated herself to the sport. Now, she'd been told she wasn...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 138 words

The volleyball coach’s voice droned on, but all Jamie could hear was a ringing in her ears. She hadn't made the team. Not the first team, the one she had been aiming for. The one she’d sacrificed ...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 115 words

The sun beat down on the track, the heat mirroring the fire that burned in Alex’s gut. The cross-country list was posted, and his name was not among the starters. He was listed as an alternate. Afte...

An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 96 words

The weight room felt oppressive, the air thick with the smell of sweat and iron. The wrestling team roster was up, and Ethan's name was absent from the varsity squad. He stared at the list, a knot for...

An employee is transferred to a different department 175 words

The transfer notice landed on Amelia's desk like a death sentence. She’d meticulously crafted her corner of the Marketing department, a haven of order amidst the chaos. Now, she was being shoved int...

An employee is transferred to a different department 158 words

“Well, this is just great,” Mark thought, staring at the email. The IT department. After five years in Graphics, he was being shuffled off to fix people's printers and troubleshoot network issues....

An employee is transferred to a different department 118 words

"I don't think so," Claire announced to her manager, her voice surprisingly steady, considering the tidal wave of fury washing over her. She’d poured her heart and soul into the sales team, and now,...

An employee is transferred to a different department 119 words

From the moment the letter arrived, John's shoulders seemed to grow heavier. He’d spent years perfecting his role in logistics. Now, they were moving him to HR. The idea of dealing with payroll, ben...

An employee is transferred to a different department 100 words

The memo was a slap in the face. Sarah, a star designer, was being moved to data entry. The sheer incongruity of it made her stomach churn. Her hands, usually graceful, now clenched into fists. She i...

An employee is transferred to a different department 105 words

"I'm not going," David muttered under his breath, reading the email. He was content in the research department. Why move him to legal? It made absolutely no sense. He felt a tightness in his chest. W...

An employee is transferred to a different department 92 words

The news of the move from the creative team to finance made Emily’s blood boil. Her meticulously decorated studio, the bright colours, the vibrant energy—gone. She was being thrust into a world of...

An employee is transferred to a different department 85 words

Michael read the transfer notice and felt a sudden chill, a numbness spreading through him. After years of running the warehouse, he was being moved to the mailroom. He felt a slow, simmering anger. ...

An employee is transferred to a different department 91 words

"Unbelievable," Lisa hissed, crumpling the email in her hand. A transfer from product development to the reception desk? She felt a hot flush crawl up her neck. She spent the first week arriving late...

An employee is transferred to a different department 83 words

The transfer from the engineering department to the janitorial staff felt like an insult to Kevin. He felt a cold knot form in his stomach. He was not going. He refused to attend the first team meeti...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 94 words

The notification buzzed, a tiny digital mosquito. Mark stared at it, the request from "Brenda Miller". He knew that name. A slow burn of irritation tightened his jaw. He tapped the 'X' icon, then imme...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 81 words

Sarah slammed the laptop shut with a decisive *thwack*. A chill ran down her spine. "Michael Peterson," the screen had read. Years melted away, replaced by the memory of scraped knees and tears. The w...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 103 words

He ignored the request for a full twenty-four hours. Every time he glanced at his phone, he'd roll his eyes. The little red number, taunting him. Finally, late the next day, he cracked. "Just curious,...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 88 words

The email sat in her inbox, a digital landmine. "David Carter - Friend Request." Her stomach twisted. She considered deleting the entire email account. Instead, she stared at the screen, the cursor bl...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 72 words

“Accept?” she whispered, staring at the phone. Her throat tightened. A wave of nausea washed over her. It had been nearly twenty years. She remembered the way he'd tripped her on the playground. S...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 93 words

He had a perfectly good evening planned. Dinner with his wife, a quiet movie. Now, this. He sat back in his chair, arms crossed. The request from "Jessica Bellweather" remained a blinking insult. He t...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 83 words

The request popped up while she was trying to relax with a book. She scowled. "Kevin Reynolds." Her fingers curled. She didn't want to think about it. The memory of the locker room, the stolen things,...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 79 words

It was a test. That's what it had to be. He stared at the name, "Emily Carter." The request felt like an invasion. His muscles were stiff. He didn’t care what she thought. He didn’t. He tapped the...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 78 words

She found the request, a small square of digital defiance. "Ryan Hayes." She breathed out a frustrated sigh, her shoulders tense. She had worked so hard to put that time behind her. She pushed the lap...

Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 83 words

He sat at his desk, staring at the message. "Rachel Green - Friend Request." He felt a strange tingling in his hands. He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms, as if physically guarding himself....

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 88 words

Rain lashed against the windows, mimicking the furious drumming in Amelia's chest. "Cancelled?" she spat, the word a small, poisoned dart. The party planner, a woman named Beatrice with a relentlessly...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 88 words

He’d envisioned balloons, laughter, the scent of his favorite lasagna. Now, just the echo of his sister’s hesitant voice and the cold, metallic taste of disappointment. "It's just…too much, with...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 87 words

The phone call had come at the worst possible moment, right as she was about to select her outfit. The venue had a plumbing issue; the hosts were so apologetic. She hung up, her fingers tightening aro...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 86 words

The email arrived, a digital dagger to the heart of his anticipation. "Postponed." He read the word, then re-read it, a muscle in his cheek twitching. He usually enjoyed the solitude of his workshop, ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 87 words

The message light on the answering machine blinked accusingly. "Bad news, I'm so sorry, but..." She didn't bother to listen to the rest of the voicemail. Her fingers, usually nimble, fumbled with the ...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 87 words

He stared at the blank invitation, its colorful design suddenly mocking. "Unexpected circumstances." The words felt flimsy, inadequate. A wave of heat washed over him, a burning in his chest. He rippe...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 77 words

The news felt like a physical blow, stealing the air from her lungs. A low growl rumbled in her chest, a sound she hadn't realized she was capable of making. She felt a burning need to be *moving*, to...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 70 words

“A scheduling conflict.” The words sounded so insignificant, so utterly devoid of understanding. He felt a coldness spread through him, a numbness that was almost welcome. He knew the cake, the gi...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 73 words

He had spent weeks crafting the perfect speech, carefully rehearsing every joke, every heartfelt sentiment. Now, silence. The room, usually filled with the smell of anticipation, now felt suffocatingl...

A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 81 words

"They just...rescheduled," she repeated, the words tasting like ash. A flicker of something hard and defiant flashed in her eyes. The carefully chosen decorations, now useless, mocked her. She turned ...