Don't Open the Door, It's Wearing My Best Friend's Skin

It was late at night when I came across a local news alert.

"Three wolves have escaped from Beishan Zoo. Two people have already been killed. Residents are advised to stay indoors."

I put down my phone and heard a fingernail scrape across the balcony screen. Once, twice, three times.

My phone buzzed. Someone had posted in the residents' group chat.

2401: "Don't panic, everyone. I've already contacted property management and security."

2302: "I heard the wolves have gotten into our complex. I heard screams downstairs."

2401: "Security is coming up right away. Whatever you do, don't open the door."

Two minutes passed.

2401: "Security is here. I'm looking through the peephole..."