Word count: 100
Prompt: despair
You slowly gaze at the figure standing menacingly over you, and tremble. Your tiny heart thunders within your ribcage, as he brings pain into your world. A substantial amount of throbbing commences, and all you are able to think about is Haru.
"Existing is a sin!" Each of the elder's words was accompanied by a sound slap on your cheek, skull, and shoulders. Blood streaked its way along your jaw; yet his sweet visage is a continual thought.
"Noooo, please stop!"
"You bring wretched shame upon this family; I'm appointed as the head of it, and this won't go unpunished."