The Scream

    By Ifsan Ahnish

    The Scream cover image

    22 Apr, 2024

    a woman sitting on the floor in a room with a door open and a window open to the outside, fantastic realism, an ultrafine detailed painting, Brad Kunkle, ultra realistic illustration

    The girl was sitting alone in her room, trapped in her thoughts when she heard the door creak. She turned around and saw her stepfather standing in the doorway.

    a woman standing in a room with two doors open and a window open to the other side of the room, fantastic realism, a charcoal drawing, David Palumbo, edward hopper and james gilleard

    He looked at her with cold, emotionless eyes and closed the door from outside, leaving her alone in the room. The girl felt a shiver run down her spine.

    a woman walking down a hallway next to a man in a jacket and jeans and a backpack on her back, serial art, a comic book panel, David Park, comic cover art

    Suddenly, the door burst open and the stepfather entered the room. He advanced towards the girl, his touch sent her into panic. She screamed, trying to push him away.

    a black and white picture of two women with a sad look on their face and one of them is frowning, serial art, a comic book panel, David Park, comic cover art

    Enraged by her resistance, the stepfather raised his hand and slapped her. His harsh words filled the room, making her tremble in fear. She screamed again, hoping someone would hear her.

    a woman in a police uniform standing in front of a crowd of people in a city street with a police officer in the background, photorealism, a comic book panel, Artgerm, stanley artgerm lau

    The girl, with her face still marked by the slap, arrived at the police station. She found a kind policeman who listened to her story with empathy.

    a woman police officer sitting at a desk in front of a group of people in uniform, writing on a piece of paper, sots art, a comic book panel, Artgerm, official art

    The policeman was moved by her ordeal. He promised to help her and immediately started the necessary procedures. The girl felt a glimmer of hope.

    a man is looking out of a train window as others look on from the inside of the car,, american realism, an ultrafine detailed painting, David Palumbo, graphic novel

    The police arrived at the girl's house. The stepfather watched as they approached, his face turning pale. He realized the girl had gone to the police.

    a police officer standing in front of a car and a cop car in front of a house with two men standing in front of it, american scene painting, a comic book panel, Al Feldstein, graphic novel

    The policeman confronted the stepfather, his stern voice echoing through the house. The stepfather stuttered, trying to defend himself but the evidence was against him.

    a courtroom scene with a judge in the courtroom and a judge in the courtroom looking at the camera and a judge in the background, american scene painting, an ultrafine detailed painting, Alex Ross, edward hopper and james gilleard

    In the courtroom, the girl recounted her story, her voice trembling but determined. The stepfather squirmed in his chair, unable to meet the judge's piercing gaze.

    a courtroom scene with a judge and a crowd of people in the background looking at him from the bench, american scene painting, an ultrafine detailed painting, David Palumbo, oil on canvas. cinematic

    The judge listened attentively, his face reflecting the gravity of the situation. He announced the verdict, sentencing the stepfather for his heinous actions. The room erupted in applause.

    a woman standing in front of a building with a clock on it's face and people walking by, photorealism, a photorealistic painting, Artgerm, ultra realistic illustration

    The girl stepped outside, feeling the warm sun on her face. She felt lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders.

    a drawing of a woman in front of a building with a clock tower in the background and a building with a clock on it, hyperrealism, an ultrafine detailed painting, Artgerm, highly detailed digital painting

    She had faced her fears, stood up against the wrong, and sought justice. She knew her life wouldn't be the same again, it would be better. She was ready to start anew, leaving the horrors behind.