The night had descended, casting an eerie darkness upon the city. The air was frigid, and a biting wind cut through the narrow alleyways.
As Christmas approached, the atmosphere was thick with an ominous tension. In the heart of this gloom, two figures emerged in the shadowy alley, silhouetted against the dimly lit backdrop.
One figure, a man, loomed tall with a mysterious air about him. Beside him stood a woman, concealed in a hoodie, her identity shrouded in secrecy.
They exchanged hushed whispers, their breath visible in the cold air. In the clandestine exchange, the woman handed the man an envelope, its contents hidden from prying eyes.
A subtle smile crept across the man's face as he accepted the mysterious package. Glancing around to ensure their solitude, he reciprocated by passing a concealed substance to the woman.
The exchange complete, he melted into the darkness, leaving the alley as silently as he had arrived.