A Cry in the Night

I just heard cries of help a few minutes ago.... It was so loud that I was distracted from my work. It sounded like some kind of family abuse. I vaguely heard a female voice, pleading for the beating to stop. The shrieking was creepily scary. It sent shudders down my spine. It sounded as if a father was beating up a child with certain tools... not the sound of usual caning. Sounded more like flinging whatever that came in handy at that point of time, furniture, chairs, whatever. I am deeply shocked. My imagination is running wild... badly abused child with bruises all over, mom in the background crying for help while the dad, who was drunk, continues with the abuse. I guess I have watched too many dramas... Perhaps the child committed a grave mistake that deserved punishment and this beating is just a once off occurrence. I am still pretty shaken though... the cries of help were scary... Hope the child is fine.

Shall listen to some relaxing pieces of music to calm my nerves down...