Nicholas Bales

The Lovers Downfall

This story is based off the painting Nighthawks by Edward Hopper January 21st, 1937 Greenwich Village, Manhattan I felt an unusual sense of foreboding as I approached Phillies Diner. The night was frigid, and I was shivering so badly. I felt as if my bones themselves were shaking. This neighborhood was generally safe, and I’d never felt such unease walking down Greenwich Avenue. The streets were empty, and most stores were dark besides a couple of restaurants that stayed open to catch the late-night stragglers and night shift workers who had yet to eat. Each step I took echoed off the stone walls, and I drew my coat closer to keep out the chill.