Gemotions

The weight room was quiet, the only sound the rhythmic clang of weights. Sarah wiped the sweat from her brow, a satisfied sigh escaping her. The gym was her retreat. She felt a deep sense of peace. She felt like she belonged. She knew she was going to be on the team.

She’d spent countless hours training, pushing her body to its limits. She felt a sense of camaraderie with the other athletes. Her coach had praised her dedication. She had poured her heart and soul into the sport.

The team gathered for the announcement, the atmosphere tense. The coach began to read the roster. Sarah braced herself, a knot forming in her stomach. Her name was not among those called. The world spun.