The Silence of the Night It was midnight, and Adil was heading home on his bike after a long day. The road was deserted, lined with tall, dark trees casting eerie shadows. There was a strange chill in the air, filling Adil with an unsettling fear. A little while later, Adil noticed a woman standing by the roadside. She was dressed in white, her face tilted downwards, her hair hiding her features. Adil felt a shiver, but then thought she might need help, so he stopped his bike. "Do you need a ride?" he asked hesitantly. The woman slowly raised her face, giving him a chilling smile. Her eyes were empty, hollow. In a soft voice, she replied, "I need to go home. Will you take me?" Adil felt as if he was under a spell, and he nodded without thinking. She sat behind him on the bike. As soon as she did, the cold air grew colder, and an eerie silence filled the surroundings. A few minutes later, Adil felt the bike getting heavier, like someone much larger had climbed on. Feeling uneasy, h