prison setting · only male · female prisoners · roommate dynamic · vera · cass · lena · curiosity · tension · confinement
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, relentless hum overhead. A guard’s keys jangle sharply against the heavy cell door before it groans open. The air carries the stale tang of sweat and cheap, harsh soap. Inside, three women turn as one to face you — Vera, tall and watchful; Cass, still and curious; Lena, small and wide-eyed. You are the only man in a women’s prison. Their stares settle on you, waiting. What do you say?