River of Darkness.
Elsewhere – Brooke felt like she was floating adrift on a vast ocean. It was quiet here, safe from all the noise and bright lights. She was alone.
But then there were waves and noise, and flashes of memory. Her mother leaving her. Everyone leaving her. She heard her own voice screaming:
"You fat, ugly bitch!"
"Why would he pick you? Why the hell should he?"
"Who'd want to sleep with your fat ass anyway?"
She could feel the tears stinging her cheeks.
"Why would anyone want you? Your mom didn't. She took one look at you and wished she'd had an abortion! She couldn't get away fast enough."
"S-Stop... please" she whimpered, but the screaming continued.
"They're so lucky to be rid of you! – Pretending to be everything! You know what you are – NOTHING!! – Just a festering pile of shit!!"
Brooke screamed as she sank into the black water.