Gemotions

The evidence, laid out so clearly, was impossible to ignore. The idol she had built in her mind, the author she had revered, had fallen. The impact of the plagiarism allegations against Alistair Finch left Sarah feeling stunned and disoriented.

She wandered aimlessly through her apartment, unable to focus on anything. Her hands trembled as she picked up one of his books, the cover now seeming to sneer back at her. Her heart felt heavy, a cold stone in her chest.

Sarah sat on the floor, her back against the wall. The world seemed to spin, and she closed her eyes, seeking refuge in the darkness. She was left alone in the dark.