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Silent Screams

A Story of Survival and Justice

By YogeMathuPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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It was a beautiful summer day when the police received a call about a dead body found in the woods near the old abandoned college. The body belonged to a well-known man, Thomas, who was a wealthy businessman. He was known for his charming personality and his philanthropic works.

However, as the investigation progressed, the police found out that Thomas had a dark side. During his college days, he had abused several young girls, including the one who found his dead body - a woman named Laura.

Laura had always been a quiet and reserved woman, but she was popular among her friends for her kindness. When the police questioned her about the murder, she was calm and collected, and they didn't suspect her at first.

But as the days passed, the police started to notice something strange about Laura's behavior. She would often break down in tears and talk about how Thomas had ruined her life. The police began to dig deeper into her past and found out that she had indeed been one of Thomas's victims.

Laura had kept quiet about the abuse for years, afraid of the consequences. But after seeing Thomas still mistreat other girls, she snapped. She confronted him in the woods near the old abandoned college, and in a fit of rage, she murdered him.

The police arrested Laura, and she was charged with murder. Her friends and family were shocked and couldn't believe that she was capable of such a thing.

As the trial progressed, the truth about Thomas's actions came to light. The girls he had abused spoke out and shared their stories, finally getting the justice they deserved. Laura's defense lawyer argued that she was suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and that she had snapped after years of trauma.

The judge took into account all the evidence, including Laura's mental state, and ruled that she was guilty of murder but had acted in self-defense. She was sentenced to ten years in prison with the possibility of parole after five years.

Laura's story spread like wildfire, and people started to see the dark side of Thomas that had been hidden for so long. It was a story of survival, courage, and the need for justice.

As for Laura, she served her time and was eventually released on parole. She went on to lead a quiet life, surrounded by her friends and family who supported her through everything. Her story served as a reminder of the horrors that some people have to endure and the strength it takes to overcome them.

The old abandoned college where Thomas had committed his atrocities was torn down, and a memorial was built in its place to honor the victims and to serve as a warning to others.

Years later, when Laura passed away, her friends and family gathered to pay their respects. They remembered her as a kind, strong, and brave woman who had survived the worst and had come out the other side. Her story would live on as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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Despite Laura's release and eventual peace, the memory of Thomas and his crimes continued to haunt the town for years to come. People whispered about him in hushed tones, retelling the tales of his abuse and cruelty. His former colleagues and business partners were ashamed of their association with him and tried to distance themselves from the scandal.

Laura, on the other hand, became somewhat of a local hero. People admired her for her bravery and for taking a stand against Thomas's evil ways. She inspired others who had suffered abuse to speak out and seek justice for themselves. Her story was a reminder that there was hope and that it was possible to overcome the horrors of the past.

As time passed, the town slowly began to heal. The memorial at the site of the old abandoned college became a place of solace and remembrance for the victims and their families. The townspeople gathered there every year to pay their respects and to renew their commitment to never let such evil go unnoticed again.

Laura's legacy lived on, serving as a reminder of the strength and courage it takes to overcome adversity. Her story would always be a part of the town's history, a testament to the power of the human spirit to triumph over evil.

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YogeMathu

I am working as a freelancer for more than ten years. I am able to write any kind of article for online reading.

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