something about the dark you said?

The city doesn't notice the darkness at first. It settles in slowly-between unanswered questions, unlit streets, and the uneasy feeling that someone is always watching.
Bodies begin to surface with no clear connection and no mercy. The police chase theories that go nowhere, while fear quietly reshapes daily life. Doors lock earlier. Lights stay on longer. People listen for footsteps that never come.
The story follows a woman moving through this growing unease, navigating nights filled with silence and thoughts she can't escape. She is observant, reflective, and disturbingly calm in the presence of violence. Certain details hold her attention longer than they should. Certain places feel wrong once the lights go out...