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2024-10-29 19:42:56ALEX'S POV
I sat in my cell, mindlessly reading a book to pass the time. The words blurred together on the page as my mind wandered to all the things I would do if I were ever released. I had only been in here for a week, but it felt like an eternity.
Then, I heard the sound of the warden's keys jingling outside my cell. I sighed, wondering what was going on.
"Addams, you're coming with me," the warden said gruffly.
I didn't respond, didn't even look up from my book. I set my book aside and followed him, curious. Where were we going?
As we walked, the warden didn't say a word. I began to wonder if I was in trouble.
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