Gemotions

The office air hung thick and stale, a constant reminder of deadlines and demands. David stared at the letter, its crisp paper a stark contrast to the chaos swirling around him. It was a letter to his college professor, explaining his sudden withdrawal from school. He'd never sent it. The shame, the feeling of failure, had been too overwhelming.

He reread the words, now years old but still vibrant with the fear and confusion he had felt. His stomach churned. The memory of the sleepless nights, the overwhelming sense of dread, was still vivid. Now, every morning felt like a battle to stand on his own two feet. He wished he could go back, make things different, but the weight of the past pulled him down.