Commuters Near Market Crates Before Dawn

Rain-darkened kiosk walls reflect the harsh orange glow of nearby neon signs in Al-Fashir. Commuters thread through narrow gaps between stacked wooden market crates and bicycle frames. The cool season air hangs low as heavy clouds press against the street. Wet pavement mirrors the storefront lights while pedestrians move with purpose along the edge of the frame. Metal bike bells catch stray reflections against the dark, damp wood of the crates. Shadows stretch long across the slick ground where people pass in hurried silence.