Under the cover of darkness, an escaped prisoner prowls the quiet streets
of a sleeping town. As the news of the escape is relayed by the sensational-seeking
media, those who are most affected by it react in different ways. Some
are anxious, others are moved, and a few even derive pleasure from it.
How could a prison escape arouse such strong and diverse reactions?
What lies ahead is a long and eventful night that will not be forgotten in
a hurry - at least, not by those who are fortunate enough to survive it...
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