20-41-47.mp4 — 2023-01-22

He looked at the date again. January 22nd. That was exactly three years ago today. As the clock on his computer shifted to , a soft, rhythmic tapping started at his front door.

At , a figure enters the frame from the left. They aren't walking; they’re standing perfectly still at the very edge of the porch’s sensor light. They’re wearing a heavy, oversized coat, their face obscured by the shadow of a hood. 2023-01-22 20-41-47.mp4

The video starts in silence. The date in the corner matches the filename. It’s a quiet suburban street, slick with a recent winter rain that reflects the orange glow of a distant streetlamp. He looked at the date again