Foggy London Streets

Narrate a gripping mystery unfolded on the fog-drenched streets of Victorian London, like in the classic “Jack the Ripper” tales.

Victorian London, with its dimly-lit streets engulfed in fog, was the home of one of the most infamous unsolved murder stories. Devise a horrifying tale in this iconic setting, but try to recreate it without the presence of Jack the Ripper. How does the foggy atmosphere add to the terror? How do the gaslights play tricks with shadows? This prompt requires you to create a sense of palpable dread and suspense while paying homage to the archetypal horror setting.