Gemotions

He was scrolling through his social media feed, half-heartedly avoiding work. Suddenly, a familiar melody, a song he'd written years ago, "Ephemeral Dreams," began to play from a video. It was being performed by a famous pop star, complete with a lavish music video.

His jaw dropped. He fumbled, nearly dropping his phone. His breath caught in his throat. He thought this song, languishing in obscurity, would remain that way. His heart began to pound.

He clicked on the video, his eyes glued to the screen. The production was huge, a far cry from the amateur recording he’d made. The pop star’s voice was… phenomenal. He couldn’t help but smile, a slow, dawning grin. He closed his eyes, and the music washed over him.