บท 91: A Monster

The police cruiser came to a slow stop outside the apartment building, its flashing lights on the walls.

The quiet hum of the city at night was disrupted by the officers stepping out, yawning and muttering among themselves as they approached the entrance.

"This better not be another prank call," grumbled Officer Daniels, rubbing his eyes. "Middle of the night, seriously…" He yawned, the exhaustion evident in his voice.

Next to him, Officer Hayes gave a small laugh. "You want it to be real? You're getting excited about this?"

Daniels rolled his eyes. "No, of course not. But you get what I'm saying. Waking us up at this hour for nothing is just—"

Before he could finish, Staff Sergeant Rachel Miller shot them both a sharp look. "Enough chit-chatting," she snapped. "Where's the ambulance? They were supposed to be here by now."