Staff Finds Man Hiding In Freezer After Closing Time, Then They Realize Why

First Step Out

She opened the door slowly. The metal groaned just a little on its hinges. Cool air from the store met the warmth of the staff room. Nora stepped out first, scanning the space. Aisle lights remained off, but the freezers still glowed. Straight ahead stood the stranger at the far end of the cereal aisle, just like she asked. His hands were up, palms visible.