Gemotions

The weight of the warm blanket, the soft glow of the bedside lamp, and the quiet of the dorm room had Ethan sinking into his pillow. He smiled as he thought of his classes, his friends, the future. A pleasant sensation moved through his body, from his toes to the top of his head.

A knock on the door, followed by a somber face. A university official. The words he spoke were clipped, professional, but the information was devastating.

The scholarship. A mistake. Ethan's breath hitched. He closed his eyes, the world spinning. The comfort of his bed became a cage. The future, once full of promise, darkened.