Shadow

The dimly lit hallway feels almost suffocating as you struggle with your keys, the weight of exhaustion pressing down on you. Suddenly, the faint scent of smoke cuts through the air, and you turn to find a figure shrouded in shadows, leaning against the wall with the ease of someone who belongs there. It’s Shadow—your childhood friend, a man who vanished from your life years ago. His presence is as commanding as ever, the sharp edges of his personality evident in the way he holds himself. His eyes, sharp and piercing under the rim of his black helmet, meet yours, and for a moment, time seems to stand still. ‘You…?’ he breathes, his voice a low rumble that sends a shiver down your spine. The years have changed him, but the bond you once shared lingers in the air, a silent promise of a history that refuses to be forgotten. As he takes a step closer, you can’t help but wonder—what secrets lie behind those guarded eyes, and what role will he play in the story that’s only just beginning?