The rain fell in thin, icy sheets over the night-lit city, casting shimmering reflections across empty streets and broken sidewalks.

The mental institution that is situated far away from the inner city's heart was not spared too from the rain.

Inside the dimly lit hallway of the institution, the nurse on duty stirred sleepily at her desk.

She barely noticed the man in dark clothing slip past the checkpoint, badge flashing just enough to be believable.

By the time she blinked again, he ...