Gemotions

The news report flashed across the screen. There it was: his short film, the one he’d labored over for months, the one he’d sworn nobody would ever see. Michael felt a jolt of energy, like an electric shock. He was staring at it, the opening scene of his film.

He watched the report, his mouth hanging open. The reporter was discussing the film's unexpected popularity, calling it a "hidden gem."

A wave of warmth spread through him. He forgot to breathe. When he finally exhaled, it was a short, sharp burst. His phone started buzzing, flooding with messages from friends and family, all of them exclaiming about what they had just seen.