The Hooded Stranger

Episode 5

Zara’s chest heaved as she struggled against the firm grip on her shoulder. Her mind raced. Who could it be?

“Easy… don’t panic,” a low voice whispered.

She slowly turned around.

It wasn’t Damian.

A shadowy figure loomed in the fog, tall and silent, face hidden under a hood. Zara’s heart hammered in her ears.

“W-who are you?” she stammered.

The figure stepped closer, and a glint of metal caught the moonlight a small, sharp knife.

“Don’t scream,” the voice said calmly, almost too calm. “I just need to ask you a few questions about… him.”

Zara froze. Her mind flashed to Damian. Was he in trouble? Or was this someone working against him?

The figure lowered the knife slightly. “If you want him safe, you’ll listen carefully… and follow my instructions. One wrong move and…”

A cold wind blew across the pier, carrying with it a faint whisper from the Unknown Number: “Trust no one.”

Zara swallowed hard, gripping the folded paper tighter. Every instinct screamed at her to run, but she knew she had to play it smart.

“Okay,” she whispered finally, her voice trembling. “I’ll listen.”

The figure nodded, stepping back slightly, giving her just enough room to breathe — but not enough to escape.

And from the darkness, a soft laugh echoed. Not human… not entirely.

Zara’s eyes widened in horror as the fog seemed to thicken, swallowing the pier in a ghostly haze.

She realized, with a sinking feeling, that this night was far from over.

To be continued…. The suspense is killing me😭😂

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