Gemotions

The news had hit Sarah like a physical blow. Dr. Evans, the astrophysicist who had fostered her passion, had up and left. The lab, once filled with vibrant energy, now felt cold and desolate. She slumped onto a stool, her gaze fixed on the empty whiteboard where they had once mapped out the universe. The familiar equations swam before her eyes, blurring into meaningless symbols. A deep unease settled over her, a feeling of being adrift in a vast, uncaring cosmos. Her hands trembled as she reached for her notebook, the pen slipping from her grasp.