Prologue
Kevin felt trapped.
His stepfather towered over him, swinging his beer bottle like a baseball bat while his mother lay barely conscious at the other corner of the room and his sister peeked through the curtains from her hiding spot, shaking with fear and apprehension…
Six years ago, his mother married Larry. Five years ago, his sister was born. A year ago, Larry lost his job and his mom became the sole earning member of the family, supporting the household through her job as a hairdresser. Six months ago, Larry started to drink and changed… Initially it was just arguments asking for more money from his mom… then it turned to beating. And eventually he didn't spare Kevin too, when he came in between to stop him.
"He's just eleven, Larry! Please!" His mom yelled, trying to get up as he swung the bottle.
Kevin closed his eyes and shielded his face.
There was a clang. Shattering of glass. Yet he didn't feel any impact on his arms…
He opened his eyes.
He saw his arms coated in black glass. He looked up to see the same confusion reflected in Larry's eyes, but not for long.
"Freak!" He roared, dropping the bottle and body slamming him against the wall.
Kevin felt his teeth clatter as he struggled to breathe despite the pain. His face hit the floor as Larry kicked him.
"Kevin!" His mom screamed.
Kevin gasped as Larry turned away from him and headed towards his mom. No…
He tightened his fists. Then he felt it… the cement of the floor slowly starting to coat his entire body… He didn't know what was happening, only that he felt his pain disappear and for a moment, felt strong despite the circumstances.
"Hey Larry!" He yelled, pulling himself up and running at his attacker. "Stay away from my mom!"
Without giving him a chance to react, Kevin kicked his legs and as Larry fell, Kevin jumped on top of him, pummeling the man with his fists repeatedly until he heard his sister scream…
He looked down to see his fists covered in blood.
He stepped away from Larry terrified. Larry was barely breathing. His face was a disfigured mess, swollen and bloody…
He looked at his mom, who was looking at him warily… the same look they reserved for Larry's episodes.
Kevin gulped.
He ran and kept on running till he was far away from his home… till he couldn't tell where he was. Lost in the crowds of New York, he let himself weep.
There was no going back now.
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