The city square was bathed in an eerie, pulsing glow, as towering LED lights cast an unforgiving glare. The harsh illumination stripped the space of its warmth and humanity, casting long, ominous shadows across the stark, modern architecture. People scurried through the square, their faces bathed in the cold light, their footsteps echoing off the buildings. A lone figure, shrouded in shadows, stood at the square's edge, gazing out at the sea of faces with eyes that were a deep, haunting pool. The light seemed to recoil from them, as if it feared to illuminate the darkness within. As they stepped forward, the light enveloped them, casting an unforgiving glare that exposed every feature, every vulnerability. The overall effect was one of bleakness and isolation, as if the light had drained the square of all warmth and connection. The air was heavy with the weight of exposure, and the shadows seemed to tremble with fear. The LED lights, once intended to bring safety and security, now cast a sinister glow, illuminating a scene that was both haunting and oppressive