Gemotions

From his perch on the balcony, Leo watched the city lights begin to twinkle, a comforting tapestry against the twilight. The scent of jasmine from the climbing vines wrapped around the railing filled his lungs. He felt a deep, abiding contentment. After weeks of relentless work, he'd finally finished the final illustration for his upcoming children's book. He stretched, a satisfying crack echoing in his shoulders.

A notification popped up on his phone. A fan had tagged him in a photo. Curiosity piqued, he clicked. A close-up shot of an arm, inked with one of his whimsical characters, a grinning, fluffy monster. It was… unsettling.