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Submitted to Contest #204
“You’re nothing but a runt!” CRACK I let out a loud cry. Brother Austin was cruel when giving out punishments that were undeserved. And when they were deserved, it was even worse. He was precise in his placements. The neck, ears, and even my more private areas. Each lash that I was given hurt awfully bad. It matched the pain I felt inside when they made fun of me. He, the other kids, even the town folk. Brother Austin was our leader. Well, their leader anyway. They all stood and watched my torment. “I’ve had enough of you!” CRACK I...
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