Late one quiet night, I heard a soft rustling near my window while everything outside sat in complete stillness. At that hour, even the smallest sound felt amplified. A faint worry stirred inside me, and although nothing seemed urgent, I reached for my phone, hoping someone could help me understand what I was hearing. With a bit of hesitation, I called the police.
To my surprise, the dispatcher answered with, “You already called.” For a moment, I didn’t know what to say—this was truly my first call. I gently explained that I hadn’t contacted anyone before now. There was a brief silence on the line, as if he was trying to piece together what was happening.
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