Gemotions

The discovery was a physical blow. The article, the accolades, the career advancement, all swallowed by someone else. The world seemed to shrink around Daniel, the edges of his life blurred.

His small apartment, once a comfort, became a cage. The walls felt close, and the air was thin. He spent hours staring at the ceiling, seeking escape in the patterned wallpaper.

The evening brought the same feeling of paralysis. He wanted to scream, to run, to do anything to break free. He remained glued to his sofa, watching the city lights flicker outside his window.