As the television murmurs in the background, a chilling line catches the attention of a young woman: "A faceless woman was found in a flower grove this weekend. Again, I urge all citizens to stay alert."

She turns to her wide-eyed friend, Kodi, who sits across from her, a shocked expression etched on her face.

"Kodi, don’t you think it's strange? Who would want to do something so horrific? I’m scared, honestly."

Kodi laughs nervously, tapping her nails on the wooden table. "It's best you don't question the sanity of a killer Vanessa. You'll just end up hurting your brain," she says, a reassuring smile playing on her lips, though the unease in her eyes betrays her true feelings.

Suddenly The door to the coffee shop bursts open with a force that sends a shiver down the spines of everyone inside. A tall, burly man with rippling muscles and brown hair strides in, his presence casting a shadow over the room. His face, adorned with piercing jaded green eyes, scans the room with an intensity that makes the air feel heavy. Each step he takes leaves a trail of muddy footprints on the polished floor, the sound of his boots echoing ominously.

Outside, the sky has darkened, and rain begins to patter against the windows, adding to the foreboding atmosphere. The warm, cozy light of the coffee shop seems to dim as he approaches the counter, a dark aura surrounding him like a...