Write a suspenseful scene where the main character is being pursued by a mysterious figure in a dark alleyway

Write a suspenseful scene where the main character is being pursued by a mysterious figure in a dark alleyway. The sound of footsteps echo off the walls and the character’s heart races as they desperately try to find a way to escape. Just when it seems like the figure is about to catch them, the main character discovers a hidden passage that leads to safety.