Gemotions

The phone rang incessantly, the shrill sound slicing through the silence of the house. He ignored it, the calls continuing to break the silence. Every ring felt like a fresh blow. The biography had just been released, and the initial reviews were positive. He felt as if a cold hand had grabbed his heart. He felt as if he was being crushed.

He stared at his reflection in the window, his face pale, his eyes wide with a strange mix of incredulity and horror. He felt pinned, trapped, like an insect under glass. He didn't know who was behind this, but the very thought sent ice water through his veins.