Gemotions

"They *stole* it," muttered Michael under his breath, staring at the website. His "Eco-Brick," a construction material made from recycled plastic, was being marketed as a revolutionary new product. By a giant corporation, no less. He felt a sharp jab of pain in his chest, a feeling like something had been ripped away from him. He'd spent years perfecting the formula, struggling with limited resources. He’d envisioned a sustainable future, one brick at a time. Now, his vision was diluted, cheapened, and claimed by someone else. He felt a deep, profound sense of inadequacy.