Gemotions

Mark couldn't breathe. His essay, his words, plastered on the glossy brochure for prospective students. “A Journey of Triumph!” the headline screamed. The same “triumph” that had led to his rejection.

He felt a cold, hard knot form in his stomach. He pictured the admissions committee, the smug faces, the quiet laughter. He would make them regret this.

He started a spreadsheet. It contained contact information, social media profiles, and painstakingly gathered information about the personal lives of the admissions staff. He'd never felt so organized.