Bruised Bodies

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Parts 2
Time 13m

Reads 188
Votes 16
Parts 2
Time 13m

"Steven... Steven, please... Please just let m-" said a raspy voice infused with an unmistakable terror.

Riddled with sleep but overtaken with curiosity, I slowly raised my head from the plush pillow and placed my tiny feet on the clammy tile floor. I stealthily padded over to the weathered wooden door, the distressed sobs growing louder with each step. 

" Please...Please just let me go... Stev-" said the hoarse voice again.

I wrapped my shaking hand around the chipped silver doorknob and opened the door just enough for one of my big brown eyes to peek through. 

" Steven... Stev-" 

My eyes briefly searched the room before landing on an image that would be seared into my mind forever.All Rights Reserved

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