In the year X023, May 10th, 3:18 AM, at the Art Building's Gallery.
The old oil lamp's dim yellow light flickered uncertainly in the cramped gallery, as if it might extinguish at any moment.
Surrounding silence was terrifying, with occasional sounds of mist flowing in the inexplicable wind, resembling ghost-like whispers in the darkness.
A shiver-inducing sensation gripped Lin Yi's heart tightly, a bone-chilling coldness skittered along his spine like it was plunging from a building.
His heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and his breathing became rapid. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the silhouette of the little girl, but he dared not show any reaction, his body rendered immobile as if locked in place.
Cold sweat oozed from his forehead, sliding down his cheeks, and dropping onto the cold ground.
"Glug..."
He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, bowed his head, his eyes intently focused on the watch on his wrist, yet without the intent to really observe it.
