An encounter at 3 AM

I had struggled to get to sleep. The stress of the year and a stomach issue all day had stripped the comfort I'd normally welcome, so I twisted fitfully in bed well into the morning.

Just as I was finally drifting to sleep, I heard a window open. I hurried to reach for my phone, calling 911. I peered out into the hallway, explaining my address and location.

My luck, a passing police truck arrived within the minute. The front door swung open with a heavy boot and an officer presumably entered. I heard a scream. I ran into the living room, shining my phone's flashlight to find the officer cowering in the corner.

...and then I saw it.

The glint of light against trumpet brass and a skeleton holding it. It played a simple 'doo-doot' note with the instrument and the officer and I soiled ourselves out of sheer terror.

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Credited to oppositewerewolf 

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