The road was quiet as the man drove steadily down the center lane. Next to him, his aging dog rested peacefully in the passenger seat, its eyes half-closed.
Out of nowhere, a car appeared ahead, crawling slowly along the shoulder. Something about it felt off. Suddenly, the rear door cracked open, and a large black trash bag was tossed onto the roadside. Without pause, the vehicle sped away and vanished around the bend.
