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Convict's Escape

Deception and Disguise: Inside the High-Security Prison

By ME GustaPublished about a month ago 4 min read
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In the dimly lit cell of the high-security prison guarded by female guards dressed in white shirts, tie and leather skirts, Maria sat on her bunk, her mind racing with thoughts of escape. She had been plotting for weeks, meticulously planning every detail of her breakout from the heavily guarded facility.

Tonight was the night.

As the sound of footsteps echoed down the corridor, Maria's heart quickened. She knew this was her chance. Rising from her bunk, she moved to the cell door and waited, her pulse pounding in her ears.

The guard, a stout woman with a no-nonsense demeanor, approached Maria's cell with a set of keys jangling at her hip. Maria, sitting on the edge of her bunk, watched her with careful eyes, waiting for the perfect moment to make her move.

"Alright, what seems to be the problem?" the guard asked, her voice gruff with authority.

Maria stood up slowly, her hand pressed against her stomach as if in pain. "It's my stomach," she said, her voice strained. "I've been feeling ill all day. I need to see the doctor."

The guard narrowed her eyes suspiciously, scrutinizing Maria for a moment. "Alright," she said finally, ushering Maria out of her cell . As the guard fumbled with her radio to report, Maria took a deep breath and connected her fist with the guard's temple.

The guard let out a surprised grunt as she stumbled backward, her keys clattering to the ground. Maria didn't hesitate. She lunged forward, catching the guard before she could fall completely, and gently lowered her to the ground.

Maria knew she had to disable the monitoring system in order to escape. She needed to create a distraction to draw out the guard inside.

With a quick glance around, she spotted a loose panel on the wall. Without hesitation, Maria ripped the panel free, exposing a tangle of wires and circuitry. She frantically disconnected the wires, sparks flying as the lights flickered and alarms blared.

Within moments, the door to the monitoring room swung open, and the guard rushed out, her eyes wide with panic.

Maria was ready.

As the guard stumbled into the corridor, Maria sprang into action. She lunged forward, grabbing the guard from behind and clamping a hand over her mouth to stifle her cries.

With a swift and practiced motion, Maria delivered a precise blow to the guard's neck, rendering her unconscious. She lowered the guard to the ground, her heart racing with adrenaline.

Quickly, Maria stripped the guard of her uniform and donned it over her own. The uniform smelled of sweat and detergent, a stark reminder of the life she was leaving behind. Maria pulled the skirt up over her legs, the material clinging tightly to her skin.

As the convict completed her transformation into a guard, she knew she needed one final touch to ensure her escape went unnoticed. With a quick glance around the dimly lit corridor, she reached and retrieved a small, facemask.

The mask was a simple yet effective addition to her disguise. It covered the lower half of her face, obscuring her features and adding an air of mystery to her appearance. With her identity safely concealed, she felt a surge of confidence, ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead.

She walked with the confident stride of a seasoned guard, her boots echoing softly against the cold, tiled floor. The leather skirt rustled with each step, the sound blending seamlessly with the soft shuffle of her movements.

As she approached the exit, her heart raced in anticipation. She knew that this was the moment of truth, the final test of her carefully laid plans. The guard stationed at the door stood oblivious to her true identity, engrossed in his duties.

With nerves of steel, the convict approached the guard, her heart pounding in her chest. She held her breath as she passed by him, praying that he wouldn't look too closely, wouldn't see through her clever ruse.

To her relief, the guard barely spared her a second glance. He nodded in acknowledgment, his attention focused on the monitor before him. The convict suppressed a triumphant smile as she walked past him, her heart pounding in her chest.

She had done it. She had deceived them all, slipped through their fingers like a shadow in the night. With each step she took towards freedom, the weight of the prison walls lifted from her shoulders.

As she stepped out into the cool night air, the convict couldn't help but feel a surge of exhilaration. She had outsmarted them all, evaded capture, and made her daring escape right under their noses.

With a final glance back at the prison, she pulled the facemask snug against her face and disappeared into the night, leaving behind nothing but the echo of her footsteps and the taste of freedom on the wind.

The guards inside the prison were left to pick up the pieces of their shattered security, bewildered by the cunning and audacity of the convict who had slipped through their fingers.

But for now, the convict was gone, disappearing into the night like a wraith, leaving nothing behind but the echo of her footsteps and the taste of freedom on the wind.

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