Emily's POV I could hear my brain chorusing, “Ground open and swallow me up.” as I stared at the screen. On the screen were pictures and videos of me, dancing at the strip club party, wearing barely anything. My heart dropped so fast I thought I might actually throw up. Was this real? I looked at the name of the poster ‘Braden .W. Junior’ Brad really did do this. He actually posted them on the internet. Gosh, it felt like I couldn’t breathe. “You see?” Mom hissed, shoving the phone in my face. “You’re all over the internet. Disgusting.” “You’re a disgrace. A disgrace to me, to our family and to everyone around you.” She spat. “Mom,” I whispered, my throat aching. “You know the reason I—” “Gosh,” she cut me off harshly. “I can’t believe I even

