Gemotions

“Utterly forgettable,” the critic's verdict echoed in Marcus's ears. He felt a profound sense of inertia, as though gravity had intensified tenfold. He dragged himself to a chair in his office, the stiff leather pressing against his back. He didn't want to do anything, not even read the entire review. The words, though few, had a devastating power, and the weight of them seemed to be sinking him. His fingers felt thick, sluggish, as he eventually forced himself to click the "close" button on the document.