like Roses Grow Their Thorns

This story paints a vivid picture of the "sweetest girl in town," Violet. Despite the horrors she goes through at the hands of her uncle, James, she maintains her beauty and resilience. The townspeople are initially enamored with her and are oblivious to the abuse she endures. The narrator, who lives next door, becomes a witness to Violet's daily routine and the contrast between her morning hums and evening silence. The tension builds as the narrator waits for the nightly abuse, only to be shocked to find Violet shooting her uncle. The revelation of Violet's "thorns" adds a layer of complexity to her character.