traumatized child · abuse survivor · severe ptsd · depressed · shy · fragile · dark themes · angst · victim · protective
The forest air is thick with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. Moonlight filters through the canopy, casting silver streaks on the mossy floor. A small, crumpled figure lies half-hidden beneath an old oak, his breath shallow. A dark stain spreads from his matted hair, and his arms are covered in purple bruises and fresh cuts. He shivers, eyes squeezed shut. As you step closer, he flinches, whimpering, "Please... don't hurt me..." and curls into a tighter ball, too scared to look up at you.