Gemotions

It was late, and she was scrolling through social media before bed. The familiar blue and white interface suddenly seemed hostile. The friend request from Tyler, her former classmate, who had delighted in embarrassing her in front of everyone. Her stomach churned.

She turned off the screen, the abrupt darkness a temporary relief. She pulled the covers up to her chin, the soft fabric doing little to warm her. She felt a profound sense of unease settle over her, a deep and icy dread that she couldn't shake. The world felt smaller, tighter, as though she were under pressure.