Rain poured relentlessly, drenching the deserted street. Lamplight flickered, casting long, eerie shadows. A solitary figure hastened, clutching a wet coat. In the distance, a church bell tolled midnight. The figure paused, glancing around nervously. A sudden crash echoed from nearby alley. The figure froze, heart pounding loudly. Silence fell, broken only by the rain's rhythm. Slowly, the figure approached the alley's entrance. Inside, a lifeless body lay sprawled, face down. The figure gasped, hand covering a stifled scream.