Gemotions

The phone slipped from his numb fingers. The screen cracked as it hit the floor, mirroring the fracture that was spreading through his carefully constructed plans. His breath hitched in his chest.

He had poured every ounce of himself into his studies, into his application. He had sacrificed everything, convinced that this opportunity was the key to his future. Now, the key was broken.

He stared at the shattered screen, the damage a painful reminder of his failed efforts. He sank to the floor, his body heavy, his spirit deflated.