Synopsis

The flickering gaslight cast long shadows across the cobblestones as Danny navigated the narrow alley. A knot of unease tightened in his stomach – a feeling he couldn’t quite shake, like a persistent draft. He had met her at the Golden Barrel, drawn in by a smile that seemed both alluring and strangely brittle. Now, walking with her through the deserted streets, he felt an unsettling disconnect. Her conversation was stilted, her laughter too bright, and her eyes held a depth of something he coul