Copyright + Introduction

I wrap my hands and knuckles with white gauze then stand in the middle of the room. I take my stance and

HIT.

I see William's back full of ugly, red, swollen whip marks.

HIT.

I see Autumn's shivering and frightened body.

HIT.

I catch sight of the flecks of blood on Jamie's shirt.

HIT. HIT. HIT.

I remember William with blue eyes.

HIT.

I hear Autumn's laugh ringing throughout the halls.

HIT.

I remember seeing Emma sneaking peaks at Autumn and William then smiling.

HIT. HIT. HIT.

"Goodbye they say." I grit out through clenched teeth. I stop hitting the punching bag and take a step back. With a loud scoff, I announce to no one- "This is just the damned beginning."

HIT!