Chapter 19
Kids These Days Are Scary.
Knock knock knock!
"Is anyone there?"
Two police officers and a neighbor, who appeared to be the one who made the report, anxiously stared at the tightly shut front door.
"Are you sure there's not a fire? Look, just touching the door, it's hot!"
Just like the neighbor said, the door radiated noticeable heat, warm enough to feel through a palm.
As the two officers hesitated in front of the door—which, unlike the others nearby, felt warm—the neighbor spoke up again.
"Shouldn't we call the fire department? What if this turns into a big fire?"
"We're not certain yet..."
Just as the officer tried to calm the resident, she snapped.
"If this place burns down, will you take responsibility, officer?!"