Shadow Puppeteer

Weave a narrative where the antagonist operates entirely from the shadows, been seen, but never identified.

In this prompt, the challenge lies in generating suspense and the sense of an imminent threat without revealing too much about the antagonist. The antagonist’s identity remains shrouded in mystery, their intentions revealed only through the actions of those they manipulate. Ponder on how this sense of anonymity empowers the antagonist and impacts their victims.