I was sitting on a bench in the park, my few possessions surrounding me, when I heard the ringing.

It was coming from somewhere far off. Not in the park. There weren’t any phones in the park, and no one else could be here. Not at this hour.

I flicked open my phone, checking the time, before standing up and going off in search of the ringing.

As I wandered the city streets, the ringing continued, seeming endless. It felt like someone was watching me, snickering at my stupidity. Coming to a stop at an intersection, I paused to listen. The sound was coming closer-

A person stepped into the blossom of light from the advertisements over our heads. They held an alarm over their head, waving it in the air. “You should be in bed.” They remarked and walked off.

I blinked, and opened my eyes, suddenly blinded by a bright white light.

“Miss, Miss, wake up,” A voice said from above me, “you’ll have to leave. You’re loitering.”

I frowned at the park security guard as I got up and started to walk.

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Heh. xP