Leslie's face was downright ugly. She really thought today would be the day Leslie embarrassed herself, but turns out... not quite. Mr. Langdon was totally hyped - her painting? Amazing. It hit the theme right on the nose. Good art doesn't need words; it speaks for itself. And Leslie's piece? Loud and clear. The whole vibe was dark, unsettling even. Black dominated the canvas. A woman, looking totally broken, crouched beside a man lying on the ground. Her face twisted with madness, like she'd lost it. The only splash of color? A bright red heart in her hand. That heart screamed regret. Deep, soul-crushing regret. Leslie, completely in her zone, looked like she was possessed - or maybe just on fire. Her brush danced over the paper without pause. All the emotions she bott

