Raped 2nd version

In a shroud of darkness and trepidation, I found myself confined to a solitary space, A candle's flicker seemed more inviting than electric light, and My breath matched the rhythm of his approaching steps.

The padlock's fall disturbed the bedbugs in my wooden slumber, A chilling draft announced the door now stood ajar, One eye shut, beneath my tiny bed, reciting every sacred verse, I overheard two whispers say, "No need to rush, she's surely here."

Their beams outshone the brightest lights of any dance floor, A countdown in my heart, discovery seemed inevitable, And in that heated instant, yanked from the refuge by my legs, The second intruder's hand on my lips, a blade in the other.

Softly spoken words, "Stay calm, we won't cause you harm," His voice unsteady, I obeyed his order to turn on the lights, Eyes shut tight, my body quaked with terror, "Approach your bed," came the directive, forceful in its tone.

Reluctantly, with sealed eyes, I complied, Upon opening them, I beheld a strapping figure, Desperate, I vowed to grant their every wish in exchange for my life, A raspy whisper echoed in my ear. "JAMU EMPALE"

At that moment, the air grew still, my heart a steady drum, I faced the unknown with newfound strength, my spirit not undone, For in the darkest hour, when shadows loom and danger calls, I found the will to persevere, to stand when once I crawled.

to be continued ...