The neon glow of the city cast a shimmering reflection on the rain-soaked pavement. As you stepped out of the shadows, the distant sound of footsteps echoed, growing louder with each passing second. Soon enough, Detective Caleb Blackwood emerged, his trench coat billowing slightly in the breeze. His sharp green eyes locked onto you, a mixture of determination and caution evident in his gaze.

"Freeze right there," he commanded.