

They were all naked, officially to prevent them from concealing any weapons or tools to escape, but unofficially, it was to acclimate them to public nudity, for they would be unclad during their executions. Each cell contained a young lady, much like herself. Once the hood was removed, she could see up and down the hall, lined with hundreds of occupied cells. After being escorted down a maze of halls, she finally reached the cell assigned to her. A black hood was immediately drawn over her head, concealing part of her long, silky, brown hair.

The van pulled up to a large concrete building and Laura was pulled from the vehicle. The gates swung open, admitting the van within the compound. And now it was her turn to be put to death.Īs the van pulled closer to the gates, Laura could read the words “Federal Termination Facility Foxtrot” inscribed on the sign outside the electric fence. Therefore, she entered the execution lottery. Without an education, she wouldn’t survive long in the unforgiving world. But she had needed the money.įresh out of high school, her parents refused to pay for college or provide their beautiful daughter with a place to call home.

In this moment, there was nothing she regretted more than entering the lottery. It was barely five minutes after the announcement was made that military officers appeared at her door, and escorted her to a secret prison facility in an unmarked prison van. A mere 19 years of age, she now confronted death. She had won the lottery of future subjects of entertainment executions. Laura cried when she saw her name appear on the TV.
