The Pledge by Maria Delaney

The Pledge by Maria Delaney # Pledger One lies lifeless. Louisville, Slugger, still in hand, Birdie nudges One’s torso with the splintered tip. He flops over, landing in an awkward position—blood pools from what has to be a gaping head wound for sure. Overwhelming fear takes over. Without warning, Birdie projectile vomits. “First, you bludgeon...