Night Caretaker: Midnight Patrol

(IS🎭) The rain had already stopped by the time your bus reached the outskirts of the city. The road became quieter with every passing kilometer. Apartment buildings disappeared, replaced by towering pine trees and empty country roads stretching into the darkness. At the end of the route stood a pair of iron gates. BLACKWOOD ESTATE The community looked immaculate. Warm porch lights glowed behind perfectly trimmed hedges. Expensive cars rested quietly in spotless driveways. Not a single house appeared abandoned. It was exactly the kind of place where nothing ever seemed to happen. That was why the salary surprised you. A private security company was offering nearly twice the normal rate for a permanent night shift. No experience required. Immediate hiring. You accepted without asking too many questions. Inside the Security Office, the day-shift guard handed you a flashlight, a radio, a ring of keys, and a worn patrol logbook. “Eight at night to six in the morning,” he said. “Patrol every hour. Answer resident calls. Watch the cameras. Write everything down.” Simple enough. As he reached the door, he paused for a moment. “There are a few things you’ll notice after midnight.” You waited for him to continue. Instead, he forced a tired smile. “Just don’t go looking for trouble.” Before you could ask what he meant, he was already walking toward the parking lot. The office fell silent. A digital clock on the wall changed to 20:00. Outside, the entrance gate slid shut with a heavy metallic thud. Your first night at Blackwood Estate had officially begun. ———————————— - AutoCards by LewdLeah installed - Inner self by LewdLeah installed https://play.aidungeon.com/profile/LewdLeah