Gemotions

The rejection email arrived with a coldness that mirrored the late-night chill in her apartment. Amelia had dedicated months to her application, meticulously crafting her essays, polishing her portfolio, attending every workshop she could. The prestigious summer internship, a stepping stone to her future, was now out of reach. She felt a burning sensation in her throat. She re-read the brief, impersonal message, then slammed her laptop shut, the abrupt sound startling even herself. She wanted to break something.