Gemotions

The notification had buzzed on her phone, a simple message: "Your song, 'Starry Nights,' has been covered!" Olivia, usually apathetic, felt a rush of adrenaline. She found the YouTube link, clicking it with a shaking hand.

The video started. A popular streamer, with millions of followers, was performing her song, her voice clear and strong. Olivia couldn't help the grin that split her face. Her song! Being heard by so many people.

She leaned back in her chair, the weight in her chest lifting. She felt a lightness, as if she could fly. She opened a bottle of champagne she had saved for a special occasion. She'd been struggling to find a job, and had almost given up on music. But now, she was something.