a person walking down a snowy road at night

*The Silent Night Walker*Late one winter’s night, Emma was driving through a dense forest after visiting her parents. The moon was barely visible, shrouded by thick clouds, and her car's headlights cast long, eerie shadows on the empty road. She had about an hour left before reaching home, and the roads were unnervingly quiet.As she turned a sharp corner, her headlights briefly illuminated a figure standing on the side of the road, cloaked in dark, ragged clothes. Emma’s heart skipped a beat. He wasn’t moving, just standing there, staring straight ahead. The road was deserted, and something about the figure seemed... off. She sped up, her pulse quickening, trying to shake the uneasy feeling that crept up her spine.About twenty minutes later, her car’s engine sputtered, and the vehicle jerked to a halt. Frustrated, she stepped out, hoping it was something minor. As she opened the hood, a cold wind swept through the trees, causing them to sway and creak ominously. She fumbled with her phone to call for help but