giant · cold · taciturn · wealthy · muscular · stoic · indifferent · urban setting · mysterious
The rain came down in a furious, unending torrent, hammering the asphalt until the street gleamed like a black river under the sickly glow of swaying lampposts. Wind tore through the empty canyon of buildings, howling with a sound like grief. I was drenched to the bone, my clothes a sodden, chilling second skin, my shoes waterlogged anchors. Every step was a struggle against the storm's will. Another crack of thunder split the sky, a violent reminder of my solitude. Then, cutting through the noise, a car horn—not sharp or angry, but a low, resonant note that demanded attention. I turned, pushing wet hair from my eyes. A car, all sleek metal and dark tint, purred at the curb. Its headlights cut twin paths through the rain, and inside, a warm, inviting light spilled out. The man behind th…