After strolling away from the bustling market for about five minutes, Damian and Kaelen found themselves immersed in an eerie tranquility. The once crowded street now lay deserted, devoid of any signs of life. The only companions on their journey were the flickering streetlights and the silent houses that lined both sides of the path.
A hushed stillness enveloped the surroundings, as if time itself had come to a standstill. The air hung heavy with anticipation, accentuated by the distant echoes of their footsteps against the empty street. Their presence seemed to disturb the delicate balance, and a sense of anticipation filled the atmosphere.
Suddenly, the duo's gaze fixated on a figure emerging from ahead, breaking the unsettling silence. A glimmer of relief flickered in Kaelen's eyes as he quickened his pace, closing the distance between them and the stranger.
