The Distant Temple
The bone saws through the cartilage. It sings. A high, thin note that vibrates in your molars. You are in the basement. The air is cold and smells of iron and old sweat. Your hands do not shake. They never do. You are the surgeon. You are the priest. You are the god of this small, dark room. The boy is on the table. He is seven. His name is Thomas. He is your son. His eyes are open. He does not...
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