Gemotions

The press release arrived in Maya's inbox, trumpeting the success of her co-worker's new book. The book. Maya reread the synopsis, recognizing the core concept, the innovative structure, everything that had occupied her thoughts for the last two years. Her breath hitched. She felt a sharp pang in her chest, like someone had abruptly pulled a rug out from under her feet. Her hands, suddenly clammy, trembled as she closed the email, the cheerful tone of the text grating on her nerves.