Gemotions

The test result was a shock. A "D." For Maria, the score was a devastating verdict on all her efforts. She had spent countless nights studying, sacrificing social events. Yet, she had still failed.

She stared at the grade on her phone, a strange numbness creeping over her. She blinked, trying to clear her vision. Her hands trembled slightly as she scrolled through the questions, searching for where she went wrong.

She felt a wave of fatigue wash over her, a sudden exhaustion that made her want to curl up and disappear. The world around her seemed to fade, and she felt utterly alone.