Anna, a 25-year-old woman, felt a strong aversion to the evening time when she had to submit to the desires of a 55-year-old man. Circumstances left her with no other choice. Initially, Anya, a naive newcomer among the inmates, believed she could refuse him, but her experienced cellmates told her about the arbitrary nature of the place. They explained that resisting the doctor was pointless – his influence was immense, and he could make life unbearable at his discretion. She decided to choose the lesser of two evils – to comply with his demands.
Pavel had been a doctor in the prison for many years. This place suited him well, as he had nearly unlimited access to women for his personal pleasures. He noticed Anya immediately upon her arrival due to her beauty.
The first time she ended up in the prison hospital was after an incident when other inmates tried to attack her. Later, she realized it had all been planned in advance. Anya was taken to the infirmary for a checkup, where Pavel was waiting for her. He informed her that she would be brought to his office every night. Ominously outlining the consequences of disobedience, he detailed what awaited her if she resisted. His persuasive arguments forced her to agree. As promised, Pavel ensured her relatively comfortable conditions: the other women showed her forced respect, and the guards left her alone. The only silver lining for her was that Pavel did not work every day. Moreover, the doctor was a close friend of the prison chief, whose influence was nearly as significant as the chief’s. His authority instilled fear in everyone around.
This continued for some time. The guards regularly brought the girl to the doctor, and she had to endure what happened. No one intervened, no one fought for justice. However, fate decided to play with Pavel – one day, Anya was suddenly transferred to another facility. The doctor was powerless against this decision. Even the prison chief was unaware of the reasons for her transfer.
The doctor clung to his position with all his might, planning to work until the last day in the correctional system. When a leadership change occurred, he immediately started demonstrating his loyalty to the new prison chief. However, watching the new chief energetically undertake reforms, Pavel preferred to be cautious and temporarily suspended his actions. It was essential to gain the support of the new chief first to maintain comfortable working conditions. He tried to avoid conflicts, fearing that the new leader might condemn his abuse of power. Several guards had already been fired, and the order restoration process continued. It was clear that the chief was serious. The cunning doctor even began assisting in these reforms, informing on other employees and demonstrating his loyalty. It seemed to bear fruit: Gennadiy Borisovich, the new chief, began to listen to the doctor’s opinion, often calling him for consultations and inquiring about the health of the female inmates. Pavel triumphed – everything was going according to plan. Over time, he became so close to the chief that he effectively became his right-hand man.
One day, after resolving current issues, Gennadiy Borisovich suggested going hunting. For Pavel, this was a real victory. He decided to use this opportunity to learn about the chief’s vulnerabilities. They agreed that Gennadiy Borisovich would pick him up in the morning. Returning home, Pavel dreamed of spending this leisure time with the top management.
The next morning, as promised, Gennadiy Borisovich arrived. The doctor got into the front seat, and only when the car started did he notice they were not alone. Turning around to greet, Pavel froze.
His former favorite – Anna – was sitting in the back. After a few minutes of tense silence, Gennadiy Borisovich introduced the passenger. It turned out that the girl was the chief’s daughter. Pavel felt a chill run down his spine. His lips trembled, and his knees went weak. He finally dared to ask how the chief’s daughter ended up behind bars.
Gennadiy Borisovich calmly continued driving until they approached the forest. There, he told his story: how he had argued with his daughter, who, together with her boyfriend, had left the city. Youth often makes mistakes, and Anya was no exception. She didn’t listen to her father about her lover – she was too in love. Behind rose-colored glasses, she failed to see reality. Confident that she knew life better than her father, she paid for it. Her boyfriend dealt in illegal substances. When the police caught up with him, he used Anya as a scapegoat, while he got off with a mere scare. Thanks to cooperating with the investigation, he avoided punishment. Anya was too ashamed to ask her father for help and decided to serve her time, hoping he would only find out about her problem after her release. But fate decided otherwise – her father found her and held no grudge. If she hadn’t been so stubborn and independent, perhaps the story would have ended differently. Gennadiy Borisovich concluded his story with words about the despicable doctor who served in that prison and glared at Pavel.
Driving deeper into the forest, they got out of the car. Gennadiy Borisovich took two rifles from the trunk: one he handed to his daughter, the other he kept for himself. The doctor still harbored hope for salvation. A bear costume was thrown to Pavel from the trunk, and a sinister smirk appeared on the chief’s face: “Well, shall we go hunting? You’ll be the bear today.” Gennadiy Borisovich announced that if the doctor managed to escape, he would be allowed to live. This possibility made Pavel dizzy. He quickly put on the awkward costume and was driven forward. Gennadiy Borisovich had no plans to kill the rapist – he had thought out his plan in advance. A swamp lay ahead, and that was exactly where he intended to direct his “bear.” But Pavel never caught on to the scheme. He ran headlong, afraid even to stop or look back. The pursuers deliberately fell behind, giving the doctor an advantage. Occasionally, shots rang out, but the bullets always missed. Finally, when it became quiet around, Pavel decided to stop and catch his breath. Looking around, he noticed that his legs were already wet. After a brief reflection, he decided it was better to make his way through the swamp alone than to ask Gennadiy Borisovich and Anya for help.
Meanwhile, the father, with his arm around his daughter’s shoulders, leisurely headed back to the car. The sun shone brightly, birds sang their songs – it had been a long time since they had spent such a beautiful day together. They set up folding chairs, a table, took out food from a bag, and poured tea from a thermos. Over a cup of hot drink, Gennadiy Borisovich and Anya reminisced about old times, talked about life and dreams. After a couple of hours, without touching their belongings, they moved on. Calling a taxi, Gennadiy Borisovich left his daughter at the nearest station and returned to the forest. He settled comfortably in a chair and took out his phone. The call to the rescue service followed immediately: “My friend is missing. We went hunting, and he’s been gone for over an hour.” The search for the doctor was organized, but he was never found. They say the swamps know how to keep their secrets.
