The moon cast an eerie glow over the tranquil lake. A figure emerged from the shadows, moving with purpose. In the distance, a dog barked, its sharp yaps echoing through the night. The figure paused, then continued, footsteps muffled by the damp grass. A flashlight flicked on, its beam slicing through the darkness. Something glinted in the figure's other hand, metallic and menacing. The figure approached the water's edge, peering out at the inky depths. Then, with a swift motion, the object was flung into the lake. The figure turned, retracing their steps back to the treeline. As quickly as they had appeared, they vanished, leaving only silence behind.