The streets were quiet.
He turned left, then right, following his usual path.

After a few moments, Jay felt something strange.

Someone was behind him.

He didn’t pay much attention at first and kept walking normally.
But the feeling didn’t go away.

That presence was still there.

Jay quickened his pace.

The person behind him—wearing a hood and a mask that completely hid their face—also sped up.

Jay felt his heart start to race.

'He’s following me…'

Jay began to walk faster.
Then faster.

Finally, he broke into a run.

"HELP! SOMEONE, HELP!" Jay shouted as he ran.

The masked man started running as well.

Jay tried to escape, turning sharply and pushing his legs as hard as he could—but it wasn’t enough.

The man grabbed Jay’s arm and yanked him into a narrow alley.

Jay struggled, but the grip was too strong.

A cloth was pressed against his mouth.

Jay tried to scream, but the sound was muffled.

His vision blurred.

His body grew weak.

The world slowly faded to black.

And Jay fell asleep.