Night Walk

By 5 p.m, the sun was dipping lower in the sky, casting long shadows across the excavation site. 

The air was still thick with dust, despite the occasional breeze that swept through, stirring up loose dirt. 

The workers had taken a total of three breaks throughout the day, using every opportunity to hydrate and rest their muscles before getting back to the relentless task of digging.

Even after hours of effort, the hole in the ground wasn't as deep as they wanted it to be. 

The underground section of the casino needed more space — much more — before they could even start reinforcing the foundation. 

But for now, the workers were focused on disconnecting the heavy machinery, shutting everything down for the day. 

The deep rumbling of the drills had finally ceased, leaving an odd silence in its wake.

Ethan stood near the edge of the excavation, his hoodie still pulled over his head as he observed the work.