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The Great Escape

The Dark Dungeon

By mohamed elsayedPublished 10 months ago 10 min read

Chapter One - The Dark Beginning

In the pitch-black darkness that envelops the secret prison, Zaid sat in a cold, damp corner, drowning in his tangled thoughts. This place was just another cage that imprisoned him after serving his country faithfully for many years as a brave fighter. Now, he found himself detained on false charges, surrounded by strangers in this fearsome secret prison. Zaid sighed sadly, remembering how he was forcibly brought here without a fair trial or the chance to defend himself. He felt angry and frustrated at the injustice he suffered, but deep inside, there was a spark of hope and determination to survive.

Suddenly, he was drawn to a faint sound from the other side of the cell. He looked up to see a young woman sitting in the opposite corner, looking at him cautiously. Her features were tired, but there was a glimmer of intelligence and kindness in her eyes. "Hello," Zaid said softly. "I'm Zaid. And you?" "I'm Salma," the woman replied quietly. "I just arrived here. I'm... not sure why." Zaid nodded understandingly. "Don't worry, Salma. It's not your fault. They arrested me without reason too." Salma smiled sadly. "It’s clear there is a lot of injustice in this prison. But there must be a way to escape." "I hope so," Zaid said with determination. "I won't give up easily. I will fight for freedom." At that moment, they heard noise from the outer corridor. The sounds of guards pushing another person inside grew closer. It was a strong-built man, looking around with contempt. "That's Omar," Salma whispered. "I've heard a lot about him. They say he is the gang leader inside the prison." Zaid observed the man cautiously. "Then we must be careful with him. I don't want to be in his way." Salma nodded in agreement. "I agree. But maybe we can use his influence if we need help in the future." In the meantime, another young woman entered the cell. She was wearing a police uniform and looked nervous. "I'm Daren. I've been assigned here because of my relationship with some of the prisoners." Zaid looked at her in surprise. "Are you here to monitor us?" Daren quickly responded. "No, I'm not here for that. I sympathize with you all. I will try to help you in any way I can." Salma smiled warmly. "Thank you, Daren. We are in desperate need of a friend in this place." At that moment, they all heard the metallic doors open forcefully, and the prison guard called out Zaid's name. "You are required in the office now!" Zaid looked at Salma and Daren with concern. "I wonder what they want from me." "Be careful," Salma advised him. "Don't give them any reason to harm you." Zaid nodded and followed the guard steadily, but inside he felt fear and tension. What awaits him there? Would he be able to return to his cell safely? It was clear that the beginning in this dark prison would be difficult and dangerous. But Zaid was determined to survive and find a way to escape this terrifying place. He wouldn’t give up without a fight.

Chapter Two - The Perilous Plan

After a whole day of settling in the secret prison, Zaid began to notice some strange signs. He had spent a long time staring at the gray ceiling and the cold metal walls, trying to understand why he was here. He had served his country faithfully, but somehow found himself detained in this dark and harsh place. One day, while sitting in the yard, Zaid noticed a strange man wandering among the prisoners, whispering to them and looking around cautiously. When he approached Zaid, he could clearly see his face - it was Omar, the notorious gang leader inside the prison. Zaid felt a chill run down his spine when his eyes met Omar's mysterious ones. There was something in this dangerous man's look that made him feel afraid. The next day, while Zaid was sitting in a corner of the yard, a calm and beautiful woman approached him. It was Salma, the psychologist he had met on the first day. "Did you also notice those strange movements?" Salma whispered as she sat beside him. Zaid nodded cautiously. "Yes, I noticed Omar wandering among the prisoners. There is something unnatural about this place." Salma lowered her head in thought. "I also noticed some suspicious things. I think there is a plan in the works." Salma whispered as she looked around cautiously. "I heard some prisoners talking about an escape plan. But no one wants to talk about it out loud." Zaid was shocked. "Escape?" he whispered. "But how can we escape from this fortified place?" Zaid looked at the high wall and the massive gates guarded by large numbers of armed guards. Salma gently held Zaid's arm. "Maybe there is a way. But we have to be extremely careful. If our plan is discovered, we will face severe consequences." Salma warned. Zaid gazed into her eyes for a moment. There was something in her look that made him trust her. "Okay. Let's see what this plan is. But we have to be extremely careful." In the following days, Zaid and Salma began meeting other prisoners silently. They were all excited about the idea of escaping but were also afraid of the potential consequences. And Omar, the gang leader, was watching all these movements carefully, planning how to thwart this plan. One evening, Zaid approached Salma in the yard. "I talked to some men. It seems there is a meticulous escape plan. It will be executed the next night." Salma nodded cautiously. "This is very dangerous. But if we succeed, we will be free." Salma whispered as she looked around in fear. Zaid gently held her hand. "Don't worry. We will be united in this. I won't let you face this alone." Salma smiled softly. "Thank you, Zaid. You have been a friend to me in this dark place." That night, Zaid and Salma met with a group of prisoners determined to execute the escape plan. The plan was perilous, but they were determined to risk it for freedom. They had no other choice but to try. But in the shadows, Omar was watching carefully, planning how to thwart this perilous plan. A conflict was coming, and Zaid and Salma had to be ready for it.

Chapter Three - The Harsh Confrontation

In a cold and gloomy room inside the secret prison, Zaid and Salma gathered with a group of prisoners determined to execute the escape plan. The atmosphere was charged with tension and anxiety, as the risks involved in the plan were significant. "We've spent weeks planning this," Zaid said, looking at the anxious faces around him. "We know there are great risks, but this is our only chance to get out of this hellish prison." Salma took a deep breath before speaking in a calm voice: "Yes, I know the risk is great. But if we succeed, we will be free. I'm willing to take the risk if it means we can live outside this dark prison." One of the other prisoners, a large man named Mohamed, looked at Zaid and Salma hesitantly. "But what if the authorities discover our plan? None of us will survive. We will face severe punishments." "They won't discover our plan," Zaid replied firmly. "We've planned everything carefully. We'll be free before anyone realizes what happened." At that moment, the door burst open, and Omar, the gang leader, entered the room. He looked at them with disdain and smiled maliciously. "I know what you are planning," Omar said in a threatening voice. "You will never succeed. I will make sure this plan fails." Zaid jumped to his feet, angry. "How did you find out? We made sure to keep it completely secret." Omar laughed mockingly. "Don't think you are the only one with connections inside this prison. I have eyes and ears everywhere." He then turned to the other prisoners and said: "If you try to escape, I will make sure the consequences are catastrophic for all of you." Salma stepped forward, trying to calm the situation. "Omar, we don't want any trouble. Why don't we sit down and discuss this calmly? Maybe we can find a solution that satisfies everyone." But Omar refused to listen to her. "No negotiations. Either you abandon your failed plan, or I will take action against all of you." Zaid felt the anger boiling inside him. "We won't give up easily. We are determined to achieve freedom, and we will do whatever it takes to get it." At that moment, Daren entered the room quickly. "What is happening here?" she asked with concern. Omar looked at her with disdain. "This is none of your business. This is a matter between the prisoners only." But Daren refused to comply. "This prison is under my supervision. I cannot allow any disturbances or violence." Zaid saw an opportunity in Daren's presence. "Daren, we are planning to escape from this prison. Will you help us?" Daren hesitated for a moment, then answered firmly: "I cannot help with the escape. But if there is another way to get out of this prison legally, I will do my best to help you." Omar laughed mockingly. "Do you really think there is a legal way out of this prison? That is a waste of time. I will make sure your failed plan doesn't succeed." With that, Omar left the room, leaving the prisoners in a state of confusion and tension. Zaid looked at Salma and said: "We have no choice now but to proceed with the plan. We don't have time to hesitate." Salma nodded reluctantly. "Yes, we've reached the point of no return. We have to risk everything we have." At that moment, Zaid realized that a harsh confrontation with the authorities was inevitable. It was time to act. Their fate was at stake, but they had no other choice but to proceed with the escape plan.

Chapter Four - The Lost Freedom

After a fierce battle within the walls of the secret prison, Zaid, Salma, and the other prisoners succeeded in escaping. But their joy of freedom was short-lived, as soon as their feet touched the outside ground, they realized that the world awaiting them was not as they had expected. Zaid stood with his group in a remote area, looking at the dark horizon. They had risked everything for the escape, and now they faced new challenges. "I didn't expect freedom to be this difficult," Zaid said hesitantly. Salma placed her hand on Zaid's shoulder, trying to calm him. "Don't worry, we will overcome these challenges together. It is time to use our knowledge and experiences to help everyone." Zaid looked at Salma with gratitude. They had become closer than ever in the past days in prison. Salma represented hope for him in facing the hardships. Omar approached the duo, his face marked with anger and frustration. "Your plan failed! Now we will become fugitives instead of being free as we planned." Zaid stepped forward towards Omar, facing him bravely. "We won't give up easily. We have endured a lot to gain our freedom. There will be a way to overcome these challenges." Salma stood beside Zaid, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation. "We are all in this together. If we work together, we will find a way to overcome any obstacle we face." Daren, who had been watching from a distance, approached the group. "I'm with you in this. I will do everything I can to help you stay safe and avoid being caught." Zaid looked at Daren with gratitude. She had supported them all along, even when they were in prison. Having people like her gave them hope that they could face the coming challenges. Omar interrupted the conversation, "I don't care if you are united or not. I will do everything I can to catch you and take revenge. I won't let you escape my punishment." Zaid grabbed Omar's arm firmly. "We won't let you do that. We have endured a lot to reach this moment. We won't give up our freedom easily." Salma placed her hand on Zaid's arm, trying to calm the tension. "We need to carefully think about the next steps. We can't engage in more violence. We need to find a smarter way to overcome this problem." Daren added, "Maybe I can help find a legal solution. I have some connections within the government that might help us." Zaid looked at Salma and Daren with appreciation. He knew that without them, he might not succeed in maintaining his freedom. With combined efforts, they might be able to find a way out of this predicament. Omar shouted angrily, "You won't succeed! I will find a way to catch all of you!" Before Omar could do anything, Zaid approached him and said calmly, "Don't worry, we will find a way to coexist. Maybe we can even convince you to join us." Salma smiled optimistically. "We all want the same thing - freedom. Maybe if we work together, we can find a way to use your skills for our benefit." Daren added, "There are always better ways than violence. Let's think of peaceful solutions that benefit everyone." Omar looked at the group with suspicion, then nodded reluctantly. "Okay, I'll give you a chance. But if you deceive me, I won't hesitate to get rid of you." Zaid smiled and patted Omar's shoulder in friendship. "Don't worry. We will prove to you that we are worthy of your trust." At that moment, Zaid realized that true freedom is not just about escaping from prison but in the ability to work together to achieve peace and prosperity. With Salma, Daren, and even Omar as allies, they had a real chance to change their fate.

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