http://slow.writerscafe.org/DinaDeLaSoul The original writings of author Dina en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776088554 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 August 1st, 2022. Bellevue Medical Center. A young lady is being pulled in on a stretcher. Her wrists and ankles are cuffed to the bed as she attempts to pull and tug her way out of bondage. "Stop, he said it was safe!"She yells. As two non-sympathetic staff members roll her onto the upper leve.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DinaDeLaSoul/2939420/ Do you want to know how to destroy someone? I'm sure you've thought about it at least once. I mean come on. It's not hard to imagine. Here, let me walk you through the process. Do you recall the last time someone made you angry? Perhaps so angry you wanted to, well, destroy them? 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