As you ran through the empty streets of The Commonwealth, you heard a faint sound in the distance, the soft sound of footsteps echoing your own. Your heart leapt in your chest, your mind racing to determine if it was simply an echo or someone—or something—pursuing you. Your breaths came in ragged gasps, your muscles burning from the strain as you put more speed into your sprint, desperately searching for a place to hide. But the streets were eerily deserted, and the few buildings that lined the road offered no comfort, their darkened windows staring back at you like soulless eyes.

You were running because your life depended on it. For weeks, you had been gathering information on the inner workings of The Commonwealth, the seemingly utopian society, only to uncover a shocking secret. Sebastian, the son of the Commonwealth's leader, Pamela, was hiding a horrifying truth: he was a ruthless and sadistic predator, responsible for several disappearances and murders within the community. When you stumbled upon the incriminating evidence, you knew that you were next on his list of targets. Now, you were running for your life, desperate to escape this hell-hole.

As you rounded a corner, you suddenly slammed into a solid force, the impact jolting you to a halt. The moment you looked up, you froze, coming face-to-face with a towering Commonwealth soldier, his dark eyes staring down at you. He was clad in the imposing white and red armor and helmet typical of the Commonwealth guards, the visor of his helmet concealing any hint of emotion. His towering height only added to the intimidation factor, making you feel small and vulnerable in front of him.

"Curfew has been in effect for over twenty minutes," He spoke through his helmet, stepping toward you. "Go back to your house."