From the very first moment, she attracted attention. Her arms, neck, and even part of her chest were covered in tattoos. She barely spoke to anyone, avoided eye contact, and preferred to remain isolated.
In prison, rumors spread quickly, especially with the arrival of a new inmate. Yet, this woman gave no reason for the gossip. She obeyed the guards’ orders without complaint and never interfered in other people’s affairs.
Nevertheless, there was one rule that every newcomer learned very quickly.
There was one prey they all feared.
Her name was Vanessa.
From the moment he appeared, the atmosphere changed instantly. Many people lowered their heads and tried to get out of his way.
She was an imposing woman: nearly two meters tall, with an enormous build and extraordinary strength. It was said that a single blow from her was enough to knock anyone out.
Over the years, she had transformed the lives of many prisoners into a living hell.
Some people were washing their clothes.
Others were cleaning their cells.
Many gave him some of their food.
And there were those who accepted the most thankless tasks simply out of fear of saying no.
Anyone who dared to defy her ended up paying a heavy price.
Vanessa took pleasure in humiliating others in front of the entire prison and never missed an opportunity to remind everyone who was in charge.
That’s why almost no one dared to contradict him.
For several days, she completely ignored the new inmate.
But everything changed at lunchtime.
The mess hall was almost full. The prisoners occupied the long metal tables and conversed in hushed voices.
The newcomer ate alone, sitting in a corner, in absolute tranquility.
That’s when Vanessa noticed her.
He watched her for a few seconds from the other end of the dining room. Then, with an arrogant smile, he slowly walked towards his table.
The conversations began to fade away.
Many already knew what was going to happen.
Some have even stopped eating.
When Vanessa chose a new victim, no one expected a happy ending.
Having arrived at the table, he turned his gaze towards the young girl’s tray.
—Hey… give me your food.
The young woman looked up with complete serenity.
—Here’s my lunch. If you’re hungry, find your own.
The inmates closest to her exchanged incredulous glances.
They had never heard anyone answer Vanessa that way.
But the stranger remained perfectly calm.
Vanessa narrowed her eyes.
—I’m still hungry. Give it to me. You can survive a day without eating.
-No.
The response was firm and calm.
Intrepid.
As if the most dangerous woman in the entire prison wasn’t standing right in front of her.
For a few moments, the dining room remained plunged in absolute silence.
Many understood that it would end very badly.
Vanessa’s face has completely changed.
She was used to everyone obeying a single order.
I had never received such a categorical refusal.
The next moment, he grabbed the metal tray and snatched it away with a swift movement.
The rice, meat and vegetables were thrown outside and scattered on the ground.
A murmur rippled through the dining room.
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