The city/town/village held its breath/silence/secrets as the sun/moon/stars dipped below the horizon/skyline/trees. A cloak of/veil of/shadow of smoke/mist/fog settled over the streets/alleys/squares, obscuring the faces/figures/silhouettes that slinked/strolled/gathered in its depths. Whispers/Rustlings/Footsteps echoed/carried/snapped through the