whether I had called earlier that night. When I denied it, they exchanged a concerned glance and requested permission to search the house. I immediately agreed, terrified that someone might be hiding inside.
They checked every room, including the kitchen, bathroom, living room, and spare bedroom. Every window was locked, and the back door was bolted. Nothing appeared disturbed. The officer explained that the earlier call had been recorded at 2:47 a.m. A woman using my identity had described someone outside my bedroom window before abruptly disconnecting.
Outside,
