Second place goes to...

You Won't Hurt Me No More by SeasideMan

Powerful stuff. Tension expertly built up and then really hits the reader hard with the ending.

I actually sat there in stunned silence for a few moments after finishing it. Wonderfully written.

Of all the entries, I think this is the one that I most want to read more of. Any chance, SeasideMan? ;)

Well done and thanks for taking part.