After Sunsets

Zhou Shang

This is the backstory of a game.

Day 1: We arrived at a fishing village where the villagers warmly welcomed us. However, they have a strange rule: no one is allowed outside after sunset. Rumors say that valuable fish appear at night.

Day 2: We found a fisherman’s body on the beach, which made us very scared.

Day 3: We followed the host to a shrine in the village center. The villagers were worshiping a sea god, praying for safe voyages and good harvests.

Day 4: We went out to sea with the villagers and caught lots of fish. Just as we were excited and about to continue fishing, the friendly fishermen suddenly pointed toward the sunset, shouted something in a strong accent, and turned the boat back to shore. Later that night, I saw a small boat quietly leaving, drifting away into the shining lighthouse lights.

Day 5: I asked my host about the night fishing