
The Scream
By Ifsan Ahnish

22 Apr, 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.