Gemotions

Liam whistled as he walked down the street, the crisp autumn air nipping at his cheeks. He'd aced his presentation, his boss had complimented his work, and the bakery down the road was offering free samples of their new pumpkin spice muffins. Life was good, he thought, a broad grin splitting his face. He checked his phone, a habitual tick. A notification popped up – an article about him, of all things. “The Remarkable Life of Liam Carter.”

He clicked, curiosity and a touch of bewilderment making his fingers tingle. He began reading, a genuine laugh escaping him as he realized this wasn’t some silly clickbait. The writer knew things, intimate things. It was a well-crafted narrative. He felt a thrill course through him; his life, distilled into a compelling story. He felt a surge of energy, he felt ready to tackle the world. He was a character in a book! He practically skipped down the street.