Gemotions

The news hit Sarah like a punch to the gut. She’d been preparing for exams, feeling reasonably confident. The email shattered her composure. She felt physically ill. The building seemed to sway slightly around her. She struggled to focus on the lines of text in the email.

She excused herself from the library and went to the bathroom, splashing cold water on her face. Her reflection stared back at her, eyes wide with anxiety. She felt a profound sense of injustice, as if something vital had been stolen from her.

Back in her room, she sat on the edge of her bed, her mind racing. Tears welled up in her eyes. The future stretched before her, a daunting expanse of unknown territory. She felt her resolve begin to crack.