Lily was always an early riser, and this particular morning was no exception. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes and stretched, feeling the warmth of the sun on her face. It was a beautiful day, and she was excited to start it off with her usual routine – a cup of coffee from her favorite café.
As she walked down the quiet street, she noticed a figure lurking in the shadows of an alleyway. It was a tall, lanky man wearing a long coat and a fedora hat, and he seemed to be watching her. Lily couldn't help but feel a shiver of fear run down her spine.
She quickened her pace, but the figure followed her, always keeping a distance. Lily tried to shake off the feeling of unease and pushed forward, determined to reach the café.
As she turned the corner, she saw the café in the distance, and her heart lifted. However, the man in the fedora was still following her. Lily's mind raced as she tried to think of what to do next.
When she reached the café, she quickly went inside and breathed a sigh of relief. The café was bustling with people, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. She went up to the counter and ordered her usual – a latte and a croissant.
As she waited for her order, she saw the man in the fedora walk past the café, but he didn't come in. Lily felt a wave of relief wash over her. She collected her order and sat down at a table by the window, watching the world go by.
But Lily couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in her stomach. Who was that man in the fedora, and why was he following her? She knew she had to find out.
After finishing her coffee, Lily left the café and walked back down the street. As she turned the corner, she saw the man in the fedora again, but this time, he was talking to a police officer. Lily felt a sense of relief and curiosity at the same time. What was going on?
As she got closer, the police officer noticed her and approached her.
-Excuse me, miss," he said. – Do you live in this town?
Lily nodded.
– Yes, I do. Is everything okay?
The police officer explained that there had been a string of mysterious disappearances in the town and that they were looking for any information that could help with their investigation. The man in the fedora was a detective who had been called in to help with the case.
