Gemotions

He clicked on the YouTube video, the thumbnail displaying a perfectly formed loaf of sourdough bread. The title: "The Perfect Sourdough: Master Baker's Recipe." He recognized the scoring pattern immediately, a signature swirl he’d painstakingly developed. A low growl rumbled in his chest.

He watched the video, his expression hardening with each passing moment. The baker used his starter, the one he had cultivated for years. They used his techniques, his secret hydration levels. He felt a burning sensation in his cheeks. He slammed his laptop shut, a sound of frustration echoing in the quiet room.