Gemotions

The news felt like a physical blow. The accusations against her favorite author, Silas Croft, confirmed. She gripped the cold metal of her desk. She was shocked and filled with betrayal.

Her breathing was shallow. She wanted to scream. She remembered the way she used to look forward to his new books. She felt a deep sense of sadness, but also of anger.

She kept fidgeting with her pen. The ink had smeared across her hand. She stared at the mess. She needed to do something. She needed to prove him wrong, that his words were not true.