Machines Open 46

My mom found this object in my dad's drawer... Is this what I'm afraid of? When my mom took this object out of my dad's drawer, my blood boiled 😨. Why had he hidden it 😉? What could it possibly be for? My mind raced, imagining the worst... But the truth left me speechless. Read more in Comment or Most relevant -> All Comments

A navy commander cut off her long hair — then measured it when he noticed a small mark on the back of her neck. 😱
The sound of scissors broke the silence, and the chestnut strands of hair fell on the steel floor. A hundred recruits stood inside the Navy Base Westport gym, all under tension, as the reflections of the metal cabinets gleaming in neon light. Commander Hawk, tough and uncompromising, dominated the stage.
"This is not a fashion show," he growled, his voice was razor-sharp. "If you want to wear this uniform, you have to follow the rules - my rules. »
His gaze passed through the rows of new recruits and stopped on the young woman, calm and determined, with a braid hanging far behind her shoulders.
“Step forward, rookie,” Hawk ordered.
She silently executed the order, standing still, her eyes were geared directly in front of her.
He took the scissors and approached it, the air filled with the smell of salt and metal.
"What is your name? " - he asked.
"Delani is a rookie, sir," she replied with a clear voice.
Smiling Hawk came closer. "Do you think you're special, Delaney rookie?" »
"No, sir. »
The first blow sounded, then the second, more violent. Some of the recruits shook, whispering that he seemed to like humiliating people. But Delani remained unfazed, frozen in the perfect pose.
As Hawk was about to cut off his final strand, he noticed a mark, barely visible, just under the base of its skull. 😱A small tattoo that only certain people could recognize. 😱
The Hawk is cold. 😱 The silence in the room has become difficult. He swallowed, a shiver ran down his back, and in a lower voice, he ordered:
“Return to your place, Delaney’s rookie. »
Delaney didn't answer, but her look knew that nothing would be the same again. Read more in Comment or Most relevant -> All Comments