Gemotions

The room seemed to shrink. David felt suffocated by the close air and the bright fluorescent lights. The email mocked him from the screen, detailing the competing project. Identical. He felt a cold dread creeping through his veins. He had dedicated his life to this, sacrificed everything. Now, it was… not unique.

He slumped back in his chair, the springs groaning in protest. He felt numb. A dull ache throbbed behind his eyes. He slowly closed his eyes, and the world began to spin. He opened them again, the pain refusing to go away. He felt lost and directionless.