Gemotions

The concert had been incredible. The music throbbed through his chest, and the crowd had been energetic and lively. The band's performance had left him feeling high, elated. He was still buzzing from the music when he arrived home. His daughter, Sarah, was asleep. A phone lay on the bedside table.

A sudden, irresistible impulse took hold. He picked it up. His heart hammered in his chest. A social media app was open. He had never seen this app before. He clicked on Sarah's profile.

His stomach lurched as he saw the content. Angry posts. Snide comments. Photos of her smoking. He felt as if the room had suddenly become a cold, sterile space. The elation, gone. Replaced by a feeling of dread and alienation.