Gemotions

"Magnificent," she whispered, her voice barely audible above the hum of the servers. The prototype was finally complete. Years of research, testing, and refinement, all condensed into this elegant device. She felt a lightness within her, a sensation of accomplishment, a warmth spreading through her chest.

A knock on the door. It was her research partner, looking pale. "I need you to see this," he said, handing her a tablet.

The screen displayed a presentation of a competing company's new product. The design, the core functionality, the marketing strategy… uncannily familiar. Her heart sank.