58 Shadows of Power

“Do you know of a lady named Caitlyn?” The warden asked. Ria had never heard such names before, “no!” She said. The warden's grip tightened around Ria as he pulled her close, his touch sending a chill down her spine. Though discomfort coursed through her, she dared not resist. Instead, she listened intently as the warden's tone hushed, his voice a mere whisper in her ear. He began to weave a tale, a narrative that transcended the confines of their current reality. It was a story of another prison, a parallel world where the roles were reversed. It was a male prison, overseen by the first-ever female warden, Caitlyn. Caitlyn, the warden recounted, had entered her role with an air of cockiness, her confidence radiating from every pore. She saw herself as a force to be reckoned with, a symbol of empowerment in a male-dominated sphere. The male inmates, initially taken aback by her audacity, soon found themselves captivated by her enigmatic presence. He was familiar with Cait