Gemotions

The email arrived like a punch to the gut. The scholarship, the only thing keeping Anya afloat, was rescinded. Incorrect paperwork. It was going to someone named Chloe. Anya seethed.

She learned Chloe's schedule, the classes she took, the places she frequented. She found her on social media. She saw her photos, the effortless smiles, the carefree life.

Anya began a campaign of subtle sabotage. Anonymous complaints to the dorm about noise. A fake account spreading rumors about Chloe's boyfriend. Each action, a small act of defiance. The world felt like it was finally, finally listening to her.