Gemotions

He stared at the screen, the cursor blinking mockingly on the empty document. He’d just received the news. His future, previously a clear, bright path, had abruptly become obscured. This was not the future he had envisioned. This was not the plan. The air in his room felt thin, difficult to breathe. He ran a hand through his hair, leaving it a mess.

Liam walked to the window. The trees outside swayed in the breeze, unaware of the upheaval inside. The implications of this mistake churned in his gut. The thought of losing his place, the burden on his family, was overwhelming. A slow, heavy dread settled over him.