Gemotions

The constant hum of the coffee machine did little to soothe Elias's nerves. He kept checking his phone, refreshing the news feed. The details of the plagiarism accusations against Marcus Thorne, author of his favorite science fiction series, were becoming more damning. A hollow ache settled in his chest. He stood up abruptly and started pacing. The small cafe felt suffocating. He needed a distraction, something to quiet the churning in his gut. He grabbed his coat, ignoring the unfinished coffee, and headed out into the crowded city streets.