The stigmatized

Author's name: Maha Sayed Abdel Rahman

Amin's eyes fell on the neck of one of the young men sitting on the ground, struggling with extreme pain. He noticed a red, burning ring on his neck, as if it were a tattoo drawn on his burning skin.

Then it was his turn, a fierce flame scorching his neck, immediately followed by excruciating pain that far exceeded his expectations. He felt his skin melting, and perhaps the burning extended to his flesh as well. A disgusting barbecue smell rose, announcing the end of the mission.

After they had all finished scarring them with that vicious ring around their necks, Alwan's shout echoed throughout the place, with his terrifying phrase that pierced their souls before their ears, saying: "Bring the branded ones back to the carriages to set off towards the "Cave of Hell!"