She stuck out her thumb to hitchhike, hoping a kind stranger might stop. However as she stood there in the cool night air, the empty streets and sidewalks only amplified Emily’s unease. Was she imagining things or was it suspiciously quiet on the streets? Where was everyone?
Emily chose to walk slowly toward home, hoping to spot a passing car. Surely, there had to be someone out there, right?! And after a couple of minutes, finally to Emily’s relief, a pair of headlights appeared in the distance. Her heart leapt with hope as the car approached. She waved her arm frantically, trying to get the driver’s attention. But the car rushed by without slowing, leaving Emily standing alone once again on the dark, empty street.