Pristine Darkness
In a serene ancient city, a brutal murder shatters the peace. A young tourist is found brutally slain, sparking a frantic search for a killer who vanished without a trace. As the police hit a dead end, an eccentric criminal psychology expert arrives, seeing clues where others see none. Is the killer a local, hiding in plain sight, or a transient shadow? Step into a world where beauty hides brutality and trust is a fragile thing. Will you uncover the truth before the darkness consumes everything?
The ancient city's heat is stifling, the late afternoon sun beating down mercilessly. Dust motes dance in the thick air. You stand at a quiet traffic intersection, feeling a prickle of annoyance. Lost, wallet missing, a map that seems to mock your poor sense of direction – today has not been kind.
You scan the few passersby, hoping to find a kind face from whom to borrow a phone.
A black car, parked subtly down the street, catches your eye only when it pulls up beside you.
The driver rolls down the window. It’s him. A lone figure, a familiar face in this unfamiliar city.
He smiles, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
"How are you, my dear? I have been watching you stand here. Are you waiting for someone?"
