WARNING! GRAPHIC TORTURE MATERIAL AHEAD! I will put an end marker when the gore ends.

Chapter 16

May 27

5:50 pm

Matthew Pov

'Ugh my head hurts' I thought. I went to reach for my head but I found myself immobile. I couldn't move my arms, legs, or head. I could feel something on the temples of my head, like someone was holding it with their hands. Something, like a belt, was wrapped around my upper stomach. I was then blinded by a bright light. After getting my bearings I was able to look around. The sight made my heart drop to my feet. I was strapped to a chair that resembled that of a doctors or dentist patient's chair. I was barley clothed, only having my boxers on . Hanging along the wall in front of me were long blades and saws and other weapons, along with a long empty desk like table. () I couldn't see what or who was behind me but I could hear someone walking around. I went to scream for help but I came to find out my mouth was taped shut. "I'm so glad you're awake." A woman's voice chimed. Sweat formed along my brow as my eyes looked everywhere they could, looking for any form of escape.

After a few more minutes of scuttling around behind me, she finally came into view. She stared at me with her brown doe like eyes, but I knew she was anything but a doe. Her face contorted into a scowl and she raised her hand and backhanded me. Pain filled the side of my face. "Oh, I'm sorry. My temper is already getting ahead of me. Then again, you did injure my child. I'd say that was a nice starter for our fun."She told me with a menacing tone.

She walked behind me again and started messing with something that sounded like metal clanking against each other. She came back around with some kind of rolled up cloth and laid it on the table. "I rarely use this room you know." She started as she unrolled the cloth revealing shiny objects. Knives, scissors, pins, and wire. "I only use it for those I truly despise, and guess what? I truly despise you." She said with a sickening grin. I then noticed her teeth. They were normal before but now they seemed sharper.

Looking back at the table she picked up something that resembled scissors. She walked back and kneeled before me, running her free hand down my leg until it reached the wound from the bear trap. "Let's see, there are so many ways to teach you a lesson I just can't decide where to start." She sighed before plunging the scissors in my leg. "MMMPPHHHFF" I tried screaming, but the duct tape kept me quiet.

"Oh dear, I can't enjoy my time with you if I can't hear you scream!" she yelled as she ripped the tape off my mouth. "You sick b****! You're crazy!" I yelled at her, which earned me a slap to the face. She then got eye level with my feet and brought the scissors to my toes and I feared the worst. "Leave me alone! Release me now!" she grabbed my foot and said, "This little piggy went to market." She started as she brought the scissors around my big to and added pressure. "AAAGGGHHHH! STOP!! IT HURTS! D***IT IT HURTS! F***ING STOP!" I screamed in utter pain, tears flowing down my face.

"Snip~" she practically sang when she finally cut my toe off. I couldn't think straight, I wanted to vomit at this point. "Don't worry, we are far from done here." She said as she moved to my fingers.

~20 minutes later~

Blood and vomit had covered my body by the time she had told me she must go and fix dinner. But she didn't leave without hosing me down and applying another piece of tape on my mouth first. Dripping wet and cold I hardly had the strength to struggle. She cut every other finger on both my hands, cut the lobs off both of my ears, pulled out some of my teeth and gave me acupuncture in the wrong places since it didn't feel good at all. I was so glad when one of her kids came and got her.

My mind went to the other kids, and I wondered how they were holding up.

GORE ENDED!

Alex Pov

I had been listening for five minutes when everything went silent. I couldn't move I was so scared. What was going on around here? 'I think I need to leave and find my friends.' I thought after just as I stood up and turned around...and bumped into a chest. It was Garret.

"Hey, you ok?" he asked me. I gulped, "Um, y-yea. I guess. I'm still worried about my friends. I hope nothing bad has happened to them." I whispered. He gave me a gentle looking smile and wrapped me up in a hug. "If anything happens to them, then we will at least make sure you are kept safe." After telling me that, I had felt a chill run down my spine.

"Supper is almost ready, would you like to go wash up and join us?" he asked as he released me. I looked towards the ground and muttered "Yes."

Garret told me that to the end of the hallway that my room was in, there was a bathroom that I could shower. As I began walking my legs started to shake but I tried to ignore it and pushed on.

~Mini timeskip~

I finished my shower and put on a black robe so I could walk back to the room I was assigned to. I got dressed in blue jean capris, a tan blouse like shirt and white ankle socks, it wasn't like I was going outside so I didn't see a reason to put on shoes. ()

After getting dressed a wonderful idea hit me, 'why don't I call Gage?' I felt so stupid for not thinking of it earlier. Walking to my bag, I felt around all my clothes and found my phone. I hadn't charged it since yesterday but since it was turned off I still had fifty percent left. Turning it on, I pressed the phone key and dialed his number...It went straight to voice mail. I gulped, "Maybe he has it off? Or it could be dead. Ok let me try Justin." Same thing. I called Ashley and again, voice mail. All of them had the same response.

I paced the room, feeling sicker and sicker with every second that passed. A knock drew me out of my thoughts, "Alex?" That sounded like Josh. I thought he was resting. Walking towards the door and opened it. "Hey Josh, what are you doing out of bed? Shouldn't you be taking it easy?" I asked. He smirked, "Aww you care! Just kidding, I'll be ok. Heh, to be honest, I've had worse but it was because I was being stupid. Anyway I'm here to escort you too dinner"

I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him. He took notice of the phone in my hand; his eyes flashed an emotion unknown to me and asked, "You calling someone? I didn't interrupt did I?" "Oh no, I was just trying to call my friends but I couldn't get a hold of anyone. I was just fixing to ask what the phone number for the police around here was." I told him.

"We can call after you get something to eat ok? Mom made her secret dish for rattled nerves." He whispered the last part with a wink. I threw the phone on the bed and followed behind him.

Upon entering the dining room, delicious smells wafted through my nose. The plates were filled with a lot of food, steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, and biscuits. Nora and Garret had just finished setting the table when Josh and I came in and Seth and Sean were already sitting in a chair. "Hello Alex. Josh, how are you feeling baby?" Nora asked as she walked over to him. "I'll be fine mom, but I'd like to get a whack out of the guy for shooting me." He responded with a growl. Nora smiled, "Don't worry dear; I'm sure you'll get your chance. Alex, you can go ahead and sit down."

"Oh mom, I need to ask you about something." Josh started but then got really quiet and whispered in Nora's ear. Her eyes widened and she nodded her head. She looked towards the twins, "Sean, could you go do something for me?" "Yes ma'am?" Sean stood up and waked to Nora as she told him something that I also couldn't hear. He nodded his head yea and walked out of the room.

"Is everything ok?" I couldn't help but ask. Everyone looked and me and gave creepy smiles, "Everything is fine dear, why don't we eat? Sean will be back soon so let's dig in." Nora announced. I sat between Nora and Josh, Garret sat on the left side of Nora and Seth Sat on the other side of Josh.

I started with a little bit of potatoes, and it was so good! They were buttered to perfection. Then I decided to try the meat. I love steak and I get it anytime I can so I was really glad that's what the main dish was. I cut into the meat and placed a small bit into my mouth. It was very tender but something about the taste was off. This...wasn't steak. Maybe steak wasn't cow here in Norbury. It wasn't terrible, but it just had a funny taste to it.

"So Alex, how old are you if you don't mind me asking?" Nora asked. I swallowed my food before answering, "I'm seventeen." "You're so young, what are you doing so far from home without your parents?" Garret questioned next. "Well, my parents were ok with it since Gage was going with me." "Are you and your friends real close?" Nora asked. I put down my fork; worry was trying to worm its way back in.

"Gage is my best friend. We've known each other since kindergarten. Anytime anyone would try to bully me, he was there to take care of it. Justin and Hunter are my friends in a weird way. They really like to tease me, and sometimes it hurts my feelings, but I don't think they mean to. Then there's Ashley, Sara, and Shelby. We aren't friends but since we all work together, they got to come. I don't know why they don't like me, but I do not let it get to me. Either way, friend or not, I hope they are safe." I answered, trying not to cry. Nora patted the top of my hand, then raised it to her mouth and kissed it.

"Don't fret love, everything will be ok."

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Just out of curiosity is anyone reading this, or has it saved in their library? I'm debating if I should continue to update on here or if I should just worry about it on Quotev