Gemotions

The weight of the past settled upon him. John held the letter, his grandfather's resignation from a prestigious university. The letter spoke of health concerns, a convenient excuse. The truth was far more insidious, a tale of academic jealousy and professional sabotage. His grandfather, a brilliant scholar, had been driven out.

John closed his eyes, remembering the stories. He had always admired his grandfather. Now, he had a chance to avenge the injustice. He thought about the upcoming academic conference, a gathering of the very people who had wronged his grandfather. He smiled, a slow, deliberate movement.