Unveiling Shadows

The city night had deepened, casting a shroud over the unfolding events. As Caleb and Anya stepped into the bustling police department, the air seemed heavy with anticipation. They approached the front desk, where a tired officer glanced up at them.

"Can we help you?" the officer asked with a hint of weariness in his voice.

"We're looking for any recent reports of car accidents," Caleb replied, his gaze steady.

"Sure, give me a moment," the officer said, typing into his computer. After a brief pause, he looked up again. "There was a report of a hit-and-run incident about two days ago. A car collided with a pedestrian, and the driver fled the scene. The victim was taken to the hospital."

Caleb and Anya exchanged a glance. Two days ago... that's far say. Maya was injured today. The pieces were far from falling into place.

"Was there no car accident today, during the early evenings, to be precise?" Anya asked.

The officer shook his head. He went further to discuss the only accident that