Gemotions

He stared at the mirror, his reflection a stranger. John couldn't recognize the tense lines etched around his eyes, the pinched expression on his face. He’d barely slept in days, the job interview looming like a monstrous shadow. He tugged at his collar, the fabric suddenly feeling constricting. A knot formed in his stomach. He tried to force a smile, but it cracked and crumbled before it could fully form. He needed to practice the interview questions, but his mind felt like a tangled mess, and his mouth felt dry.