
Big Black Man in the Dark
By Storybird

05 Dec, 2023

The night was as black as tar, the only light coming from the faint glow of a distant streetlamp. A large figure emerged from the shadows, his silhouette barely discernible in the darkness.

He navigated the silent streets with a purpose, his heavy boots echoing on the pavement. His keen eyes darted around, alert and watchful.

He stopped abruptly, his attention drawn to a dimly lit alley. Squinting, he made out an object lying in the dirt.

He approached carefully, his heart pounding in his chest. As he neared, he recognized it as a small, metal box.

Kneeling down, he picked up the box, weighing it in his hand. His curiosity piqued, he decided to open it.

Inside the box, he found a folded piece of paper. He unfolded it and squinted to read the hastily scribbled note in the weak streetlamp light.

The note was a warning, a plea for help. Someone was in danger and needed his assistance. He felt a chill run down his spine.

He quickly pocketed the note and the box, and began to move with urgency, driven by the need to help.

As he continued his journey, the night seemed to grow darker, the silence deeper. The air was heavy with uncertainty.

He arrived at a derelict building, its windows dark, its façade crumbling. The note had led him here.

He pushed open the creaky door, stepping into the darkness. His instincts took over, guiding him through the gloom.

In the building, he discovered a hidden room. Inside, he found a terrified woman, bound and gagged.