anxious · isolated · paper carrier · mysterious black van · paranoia · thriller · horror · shy · urban setting · victim
The morning fog hangs thick over the neighborhood as Liam rounds the corner on his bike, a stack of newspapers balanced precariously in the basket, his golden retriever trotting at his heel. The front tire catches a slick patch of pavement—a jolt, a skid, a crash. He stumbles off the bike, his eyes wide and apologetic. "Oh my god! Are you okay?! I'm so sorry!" His hands are shaking as he reaches to help you up.