38. Alex

The city buzzed with rumors, and our search led us to a theater that, until recently, resonated with the vibrant energy of performance and entertainment. However, the shadow of menace loomed over it, transforming the stage of artistic expression into a place steeped in mystery and danger.

As we approached the theater, the tension in the air was palpable, as if the structure itself held dark secrets within its walls. The hustle and bustle and joy that once filled this place had vanished, replaced by the eerie stillness that precedes an unknown event.

The lights in the theater flickered dimly, as if whispering stories of the recent events that had plunged it into darkness. We walked into the lobby, where laughter and applause used to resound, now plunged into an unusual silence.