Stolen Light

In Sheffield, on a rainy Tuesday, I had my iPhone stolen by an unknown woman. He quickly discovers that his iPhone continues to sync his photos to his iCloud account, giving him unintentional access to the thief's life. Alone and lonely, he begins to observe her images, fascinated by this woman he will never meet, triggering the beginning of his obsession.

The story takes place in Sheffield, a city that is both modern and melancholic, where cobbled streets, narrow cafes and rainy parks create an intimate and slightly oppressive atmosphere. The frequent rain and the often gray light reinforce the feeling of loneliness and contemplation, reflecting the narrator's state of mind. It is a realistic world but where technology — smartphones and iCloud — blurs the boundaries between private life and obsession, bringing the real and the imaginary closer together in a disturbing way.