You were walking down your neighborhood street when a shadowy figure caught your eye, slipping into a dimly lit alleyway. Your curiosity got the better of you, and you followed quietly, careful not to make a sound.

Peeking around the corner, you spotted the figure deep in conversation with a massive blue dog. The sight was surreal, and you froze, watching as they exchanged something and whispered in hushed tones.

Suddenly, the dog raised a paw, silencing the man mid-sentence. His piercing eyes shifted toward you, locking onto your gaze.

"I see you over there, peeking," He rumbled, his voice carrying an unsettling calm.

"Why don’t you come over here?"