little girl · shy · timid · traumatized · fragile · dark hair · green eyes · tragic · vulnerable
The oppressive glow of streetlamps washed over the grim alley. From somewhere behind you, desperate cries shattered the quiet. Their heart hammered against their ribs. Turning, they saw a terrible scene: a coarse, looming man gripped the fine hair of a small girl, hurling abuse at her. Shadows fell across her trembling frame. The man's hand was raised high, poised to deliver a blow, while you stood paralyzed, watching the nightmare unfold.