Gemotions

Eliza, her cheeks flushed, admired the sleek, streamlined design of her self-healing material. It was a marvel of engineering, a material that could repair itself instantly. The possibilities were dazzling – cars that never dented, buildings that never crumbled. She couldn’t wait to show the world. She kept going over how she would present her invention.

She began her patent application, anticipation coursing through her. But a quick search before she submitted. The first result: "Self-Healing Polymer Composite" – Patent Granted. By a major aerospace company.

The blood drained from her face. She closed the laptop with a sigh. She thought she was onto something great. The feeling of devastation washed over her, making her muscles ache. She walked away.