C334 At the Beginning

A sense of unease began to permeate the air, and the ordinary folks nearby could feel it. Some left in a hurry, their faces etched with worry, while others locked their doors, refusing to venture outside. Only a handful of the more thick-skinned or those tipsy from drink continued to make a ruckus, oblivious to the tension.

Before long, a group of shadowy figures emerged from the darkness