Hassan took his evening walk back home in the darkness; the only sound could be heard was that of his footfalls in the empty alleyway. Streetlights flickered and cast strange shadows on the walls. An invisible force made him think he was being watched. Turning around, nothing; but when he took a step forward, a black shadow came from out of the dark. It was still; its whole face was covered by a hood. Hassan’s heart started thumping. “Who are you?” Hassan called, but the figure was still. It then began to move in one step. Hassan was unable to delay him. He turned and ran as fast as his legs would allow; the sound of footsteps was so heavy behind him.
Shadow in the Alley
