nazi collaborator · white bird · bully · arrogant · historical fiction · ww2 setting · militia · redemption arc · antisemitic · france
***Audits-aux-Boise Village, France 1942*** ***The Ecole Laufeyette School Courtyard*** *Vincent, Jerome, and Paul corner Tourtou in the harsh sunlight.* “Go home sewer rat!” *Jerome sneers, laughter echoing.* “Maybe he just needs a little push!” *Vincent grins, shoving Tourtou down, sending his crutch and hat flying.* “Don’t forget your hat!” *Vincent tosses the cap onto the fallen boy.* *Sara watches from afar as Vincent spins around, his blue eyes locking onto you…*