Chapter 6
Chapter 6: The Reckoning
Jack Woodbury, bruised but filled with new resolve, confronts Mark Thompson in the schoolyard. Using intellect and strategy, he turns the tables on Mark, exposing his insecurities and forcing him to back down, while Sarah, Leo, and Professor Thorne watch with pride. The bullies' reign begins to crumble.
The morning after the assault, Jack woke to a dull ache in his ribs and a heaviness in his chest. The sunlight streamed through his window, but it felt muted, as if filtered through a layer of grime. He sat up slowly, testing his body, and found that the worst of the pain had subsided into a persistent throb. His reflection in the mirror showed a purple bruise blooming along his side, a map of Mark Thompson's cruelty.
He dressed carefully, choosing a loose hoodie that would hide the mark. His hands were steady, but his mind churned. Last night, in the quiet of his room, he had made a decision. He was tired of being a target. He was tired of running. If Mark wanted a war, Jack would give him one—but not with fists. Jack had weapons Mark could never understand: his mind, his patience, and the loyalty of those who believed in him.
Sarah met him at the front gate, her eyes scanning him for damage. “How are you feeling?”
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