Gemotions

The world felt… spacious. Ezra inhaled deeply, savoring the cool, crisp air as he headed to his favorite cafe. He had a clear head for the first time in what felt like forever. He was ready to think, ready to write. He grabbed a coffee and started writing, feeling the ideas flow from his fingers. The email notification interrupted his focus. "Academic Integrity Violation - Serious Infringement."

He froze, the pen dropping from his hand. The accusations stung. He scanned the document, his heart pounding in his ears. He swallowed hard, a wave of nausea washing over him. The expansive feeling was gone, replaced by a suffocating tightness.