Gemotions

The rejection letter crumpled in her fist, the paper crackling like a dying fire. The words, once so full of promise, now felt like a cruel joke. The dream, once so vibrant, now lay shattered on the floor like broken glass.

She stared out the window, the bustling city below a symphony of indifference. The world carried on, oblivious to her personal tragedy. The thought of facing the day, of pretending to be okay, felt utterly unbearable.

She wrapped her arms around herself, as if to ward off a chill that had settled deep within her bones. The familiar weight of doubt, a constant companion, settled on her shoulders, the cold breath of the world wrapping around her.