Snipping Away
When the final snip echoed in the silent classroom, Ms. Parker stepped back, satisfied with her work. “There,” she said, attempting a reassuring smile. “This should solve the problem.”
Ava stared at her reflection in disbelief, tears streaming down her cheeks. The other students were too shocked to speak. Ms. Parker realized too late the gravity of her actions. Ava felt an overwhelming sense of loss and violation.