It was late and as I walked home from the party I wrapped my coat tight around my shoulders. It wasn't too cold, but the night air was crisp and cool against my face and I didn't want it to penetrate through to my body as I made my way home. I was dressed in a little black halter neck dress, high strappy shoes and a little black lace thong, the coat offering no protection to the kiss of the night air in my most intimate place.
I walked through the silent streets, dreading the moment when I would have to walk down the alley. Everyone knows about the alley. It is dark and dirty...always wet.
A bit like me, I chuckled in my head.
The alley is notorious for the riff raff it attracts. Numerous girls have gone missing in the area apparently from using the alley, but it is the only way connecting the two streets without using the "death trap" road a few metres away. You take your chances either way.
I felt confident and determined as I entered the alley, the moon shedding some light over the ever moist brick walls towering either side, never getting dried out by the sun. They almost seemed to sparkle, and if hadn't been for the looming mist half way down the passageway blocking escape from sight, it would have looked quite pretty.
Unable to make out the end of the alley, my pulse started to race a little. I decided to jog slightly...hurrying to my exit as I realised this was a bad idea. An on-coming car was starting to look rather appealing. Without further hesitation I breathed in deep and made my way forward. The alley seemed to swallow me up and I felt I couldn't turn back...even if I wanted to.
As I made my way down the alley I thought I heard footsteps following from behind. I turned my face slightly while still walking forward, the footsteps sounding louder as my ear was turned to the source of the sound. I couldn't see anyone behind me, but I could still hear the footsteps. I started to panic as I picked up my pace. As I turned my head forward I tripped and landed on my hands and knees, blood starting to seep from the tiny little scrapes and grazes that had appeared there.
I cried out and as I knelt on the damp concrete below me I saw two black, highly polished shoes. Shaking, my eyes travelled upwards. A pair of very smart black trousers greeted me at eye level and I felt relief at the thought of this well dressed gentleman finding me, and not some young thug...or monstrous murderer.