Shattered Masterpiece

Avery’s small, fragile body hit the unforgiving pavement with a sickening, soft thud. The sheer force of the sudden push knocked the breath right from her lungs. Her delicate palms scraped against the jagged concrete, tearing the soft skin raw. A sharp, burning sting flared across her hands, radiating up her bare arms. Yet, that immediate physical pain vanished beneath an overwhelming wave of pure