That day became the happiest in Svetlana’s life: her beloved Zakhar proposed to her, and they were going to go to the registry office to apply. But evil fate intervened in the plans of the lovers. Svetlana was kidnapped by unknown bandits in front of Zakhar's eyes. When the girl woke up, the leader with a beautiful face and dead eyes said: now she is his wife and her name is Lisa. That same evening, in a private clinic, Svetlana’s vocal cords were cut, depriving her of the ability to speak. Then they forced me to learn a new signature. The girl soon learned that Liza’s father was coming in a few days. Here it is, the opportunity to escape from hell! But how can you say it if you are doomed to remain silent, and every gesture is watched by at least two jailers?! Published in the author’s edition.