The sun was setting over the small coastal town of Seabreeze, casting a golden hue over the streets and creating a kaleidoscope of colors in the sky. Kang had always found solace in these evening walks, where the gentle breeze carried the salty scent of the ocean. She usually felt safe in her familiar surroundings, but lately, a nagging feeling of unease had crept into her routine.

For weeks, she’d sensed someone following her. It began subtly—an unfamiliar figure appearing in her peripheral vision, a quickening of footsteps when she walked a little faster. At first, she dismissed it as paranoia, but tonight, as she strolled along the boardwalk, the feeling intensified. The hairs on the back of her neck stood up, and her instincts screamed for her to be cautious.

Kang paused to lean against the railing, pretending to admire the waves as they crashed against the rocks below. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart, when she spotted the figure again—a woman with striking auburn hair, wearing a dark hoodie, standing a few paces behind her.

Their eyes met for a fleeting moment before the woman turned away, and Kang felt her anger building up. She didn't like the woman in the black hoodie at all

"Hey you! Come here"