It felt like nature itself was against me.
I went to the bar with my friends, and they all got to go home with guys, but I was walking home alone so late at night.
I had texted my brother with my friend’s phone earlier to pick me up but he didn’t respond even after reading my text.
I turned into a corner, trying to convince myself I wasn’t as drunk as I felt, when I noticed a shadow at the corner of the alley ahead.
My instincts screamed, but I kept walking and told myself it was nothing.
Then the shadow moved closer.
“Hey, you. Stop.”
My stomach dropped.
I quickened my pace and ignored the tightening in my chest. But the figure stepped into my path.
“Give me your bag.”
I froze, my heart hammering.
The man was tall, and there was no hesitation in his tone.
I handed my bag
