20 The prison walls

As Ria embarked on the boat journey towards the island prison, a strange feeling of unease settled within her. The dark and brooding weather added to the ominous atmosphere, casting an eerie shadow over the entire scene. The gray clouds loomed overhead, threatening to unleash their fury at any moment, as if reflecting the turmoil within Ria's own mind. Maybe it was because of the souls that had been lost, every other inmate felt the same way. Everywhere was suddenly quiet and this disturbed Ria a lot. Who was next? Who was going to do something stupid? She only hoped there won’t be a situation to make her want to run away. The boat rocked gently on the choppy waters, the rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against its sides adding to the sense of foreboding. The wind howled, carrying with it a chilling sensation that sent a shiver down Ria's spine. It was as if nature itself was warning her of the impending danger that awaited her on the island. As the boat glided through t