Gemotions

The world seemed to sharpen, the colors bolder. Amelia traced the lines of her new design, a revolutionary self-cleaning oven. Her breath caught in her throat. Excitement bubbled within her, chasing away any lingering doubts. Then, the crushing realization landed. A patent, filed several months prior, had beaten her to the punch. The information nearly brought her to her knees. But she rose, her jaw set, determination hardening her gaze. She would not be defeated. She began to brainstorm, new ideas blossoming in her mind, thinking through potential improvements.