I prefer taking out the trash after midnight. I do it as quietly as possible so I don't wake anyone up. Once I'm done, I walk away from the spot and take a moment to enjoy the fresh air and scan my surroundings. The gentle sway of the trees, the eerie stillness, and the random chance of spotting something strange - it always makes me think of [redacted] anomalies. But this time, a waimai guy was out there honking like crazy. I hope he's alright. Hey...what the hell, dude? It’s 2:20 AM. Why are you even honking?