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128 Stay Quiet Baby

Author: Jenne Lopes
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The fist hit the tree again.

The knuckles were already gone—not bruised, not bloodied, gone. White bone showed through where the skin had split and peeled back. The middle finger had snapped sideways on the last punch, hanging at an angle that made the stomach turn. Blood ran down the bark in thick streams, pooling at the roots, soaking into dirt that had turned black.

Another punch. The crack wasn't wood breaking. It was bone. The ring finger this time, folding backward until it touched the back of the hand. The person didn't stop. Didn't even slow down.

Punch.

The thumb dislocated with a wet pop. The nail tore off completely, stuck to the tree bark with a piece of meat still attached.

Punch.

The hand wasn't a hand anymore. It was hamburger with bones sticking out. The pinky finger dangled by a thread of skin. Each impact sprayed blood in a three-foot radius. The breathing came in short, desperate gasps between strikes—not from exertion but from trying not to scream.

Punch.

The bones
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Bri's Creations Cake and Pastry Boutique
where is Damond. I hope Damond is doing something to save his family
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Lilys
Who was the person punching the tree like releasing his frustration or anger or punishing himself ? Damon or ?
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Monica Almazan
you know what why is Hilda involved with ava what about her Dad . Regardless Damon should be involved i really hope Ava will find happiness with her family not Robin or Hilda
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