Gemotions

The world was a kaleidoscope of color, each hue intensified by the sheer joy bubbling inside Leo. He'd just finished reading the opening chapter of the new book from Aris Thorne, and he was so enthralled. He felt like he could run a marathon. He'd already pre-ordered the physical copy.

Then, a comment on his social media feed. Someone linked to a site that was comparing Thorne's work to some obscure blog posts, his own included. He felt the ground tilting beneath his feet, the world losing its focus.

His hands trembled as he scrolled through the comparisons. His cheeks burned, but not with excitement. His phone slid from his hand, clattering to the floor. The bright colors of his room suddenly seemed garish, the joy completely absent.