Gemotions

He found the contract on his desk, the one he had been awaiting for months. It was for the bestselling novel “Crimson Shadows.” He reread the contract, which was an overwhelming success, but the author wasn't him.

The book, a complex tale of espionage and intrigue, was his creation. He remembered the sleepless nights, the endless revisions, the painstaking research. But the author listed was a prominent figure in the publishing industry.

He leaned back in his chair, the office chair creaking in protest. He went to his bookshelf, and found the manuscript he had written. He had to decide what to do. His heart started beating quickly.