Gemotions

The weight of the world, or at least the weight of an online publication, settled on Daniel’s shoulders. He slumped on the park bench, the autumn air biting against his exposed skin. He'd stumbled upon it while procrastinating, a familiar feeling washing over him. The essay, his carefully crafted argument about the power of literature, now seemed like a fragile thing, easily shattered by the harsh realities of his current life. He closed his eyes, the memory of his younger self a bittersweet echo in the wind. He just wanted to go home.