Rainy Night
Rain lashed against the windshield, blurring the deserted road ahead. The only light came from the car's headlights, slicing thin beams through the thick fog. Inside, Mark gripped the steering wheel, knuckles white. Beside him, Sarah navigated with her phone, frustration etched on her brow. Their usual spontaneous midnight drives, exploring back roads and hidden towns, had taken a turn for the unnerving.