Gemotions

The announcement hit Emily like a physical blow. The weight of it pressed down on her, stealing the air from her lungs. She’d spent four years meticulously crafting her academic record, fueled by a deep-seated desire to prove everyone wrong. They told her she couldn't. They told her she wasn't good enough. Now, this.

A plan began to form, swift and merciless. She would ensure this closure was anything but quiet. She started with the student newspaper, feeding them anonymously juicy details about financial irregularities she'd overheard. She'd known for months that they were in trouble. Now, she would be the one to orchestrate the final act.

She smiled grimly, the corners of her mouth pulling up into a predatory curve. This was her chance. She was going to make sure every single person involved felt the sting of failure, just like she had.