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The Brutal Transformation of Denny

Introduction to Denny's Violence

• The story begins with a man named Denny, who is collared like a dog. Upon removal of the collar, he erupts into violence, showcasing his brutal strength by snapping a man's spine effortlessly.

• After the chaos, his boss Brett reattaches the collar, calming Denny immediately. Brett then robs the beaten men and warns them about future payments.

Denny's Life as a Weapon

• Brett treats Denny like a pet dog, having raised him since childhood in this manner. This upbringing has stunted Denny's mental development.

• When one of Brett’s crew notices Denny’s injury, Brett dismisses it casually, showing indifference to Denny’s well-being and reinforcing his role solely as a fighter.

Isolation and Innocence

• Locked in a cage after work, Denny knows only violence; he struggles with basic concepts like pain and care. His only companion is an old teddy bear.

• A picture book left in his cage sparks curiosity in him when he sees "P for piano," indicating a glimmer of potential beyond fighting.

Consequences of Violence

• Instead of caring for himself after getting hurt, Denny wraps bandages around the punching bag instead. This act symbolizes his confusion between objects that feel pain versus those that do not.

• During another job collecting debts from gym owners, they realize how terrifying Denny can be when unleashed.

The Trap and Unleashing Fury

• Encountering George—a bigger debtor—Brett realizes too late that George has set a trap for him. As George's men attack Brett, Denny remains motionless due to the collar.

• Once freed from the collar by Brett during the fight, Denny unleashes chaos on George's thugs without hesitation.

New Strategies and Learning

• After successfully collecting debts but feeling humiliated by not defending Brett during the attack, they devise a new system using a remote button to control when to unleash Denny.

• Despite repeated instructions about responding to the red light signal for action, there are moments where it seems like there's more within him waiting to be discovered.

Discovery Through Music

• While alone with an old piano in their hideout, an accidental key press leads to unexpected joy for Denny as he discovers music through random notes played on it.

• Sam—the blind piano tuner—arrives and engages with Denny musically while tuning the instrument; this interaction highlights another side of humanity within him.

Entering Underground Fighting Circuits

• Following an encounter where someone recognizes his destructive potential against George’s crew, they propose entering underground death matches where winning means killing opponents.

• In his first test fight against an undefeated opponent after removing his collar again at Brett's command, one punch from Denny ends the match quickly—showcasing both power and potential profit for Brett.

The Journey of Denny: From Isolation to Belonging

Denny's Simple Wish and Tragic Turn

• After a year without work, Denny expresses his desire for a piano as a reward, showcasing his simple yet profound loyalty. Brett offers extravagant rewards but is met with Denny's singular wish.

• Their celebration is abruptly interrupted when a truck crashes into them, leading to an ambush where everyone dies except for Denny, who escapes severely injured with the piano.

Recovery and New Beginnings

• Sam finds the unconscious Denny and brings him home. Initially terrified in this new environment, Denny hides under the bed while Sam provides food quietly.

• Over time, Sam introduces Denny to everyday life—grocery shopping, trying on clothes, and learning to play the piano—helping him blossom like a child discovering the world.

Building Connections

• As Denny learns about Victoria’s tragic past of losing her parents, he begins to feel a sense of belonging within this new family dynamic.

• A confrontation arises when one of Brett's old crew members threatens Denny while he's out alone. This moment highlights his struggle between newfound freedom and lingering fear.

Confrontation with Brett

• Upon returning to Brett after being threatened, Denny faces mockery regarding his past. Despite pressure from Brett during fights, he refuses to harm others.

• In brutal fights orchestrated by Brett, despite being beaten mercilessly, Denny’s survival instinct kicks in when faced with danger from female fighters; however, he still adheres to his no-kill rule.

The Search for Truth

• After discovering an old photo that connects him to his mother—a pianist—Denny confronts Brett about her true identity. This revelation leads him on a quest for understanding.

• With Victoria’s help tracking down information about his mother’s disappearance due to violence against her by thugs seeking revenge leads them back into conflict with Brett's crew.

Final Showdown and Liberation

• During an intense battle against waves of attackers sent by Brett at their hideout, Denny showcases remarkable resilience as he protects Sam and Victoria.

• In a climactic encounter on the roof with Brett offering safety through submission via the collar once again, Denny asserts his independence by rejecting it and claiming his new home.

Conclusion: Embracing Freedom

• With Sam intervening just before lethal violence occurs against Brett, peace returns as they embrace their newfound family ties.

• The story concludes with Victoria achieving her dream of performing music while Denny watches proudly from the audience—a poignant reminder of both loss and newfound joy in life.