Book 10 Chapter 12: No More Screams
-Phoenix- “So, what shall we start with today?” The doctor seemed to enjoy conversing with himself, but I knew it was another mind trick, a way to mess with my head. In a sense, I had to admit it was working. I was imagining all the things he could use on me, and it was hard to prepare myself when I didn’t know which method he would choose. Eventually, he approached with a nasty-looking pincer. Oh Goddess, he was going for my teeth today, but then he smiled, changed his mind, and returned to the table, selecting a small knife instead. He came closer, and without much preamble, cut a long superficial gash down my arm, ruining all the tally marks on my left arm. “Counting down or up?” he inquired. I didn’t respond. I was focused on not allowing the pain to overwhelm me. The doctor wasn’
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