"The Midnight Package" is a gripping suspense short story of 3700 words set in the bustling streets of historical Singapore. The story follows Ng, an ordinary cab driver struggling to make ends meet while supporting his family and maintaining a condo investment. His mundane life takes a sudden, dangerous turn when he becomes entangled in a mysterious plot involving a secretive package and ruthless criminals. Just when he thinks that life as a taxi driver is boring and his life lacks meaning, he encounters one of the most ruthless crime boss of the city. Will he survive to see his family again?
The story combines elements of crime fiction, family drama, and social commentary to create a rich, multi-layered narrative that will appeal to fans of Asian noir and urban thrillers.
Readers are taken on a heart-pounding journey as Ng navigates financial pressures, family responsibilities, and an unexpected encounter with the city's dangerous underworld. Warning: contains violence

"The Midnight Package"

by Louis Tong