As evening drew near, young Emily noticed strange noises coming from her parents bedroom. A peculiar tension hung in the airquiet yet unsettling.
Her mind flashed back to a school lesson: *If youre ever scared, call 999.* With trembling hands, she dialled the number.
“Emergency, whats your situation?” asked the operator.
“II hear odd sounds from my parents room. Please come quickly!”
Without delay, the police arrived at the terraced house in Manchester, accompanied by their seasoned sniffer dog, Rex. As they approached the door, Rex grew agitated, his low growls hinting at danger.
When the officers tried to open the door, Rex lunged forward, barking fiercely. Inside, the sight left everyone stunned.
The room was eerily quiet, save for a faint ticking sound. Emilys father, James, stood frozen, while her mother, Charlotte, clutched an indistinct object. Rex immediately focused on it, his barks sharp with warning.
An officer swiftly took the device from Charlottes hands and identified it as an explosive. With steady precision, he disarmed it.
The police escorted the family to the station for questioning. It soon became clear that James and Charlotte had no involvementthe device had belonged to their neighbour and had ended up in their home by accident.
That night, Emilys quick thinking saved her family.
*Cherish your parents always. They are the ones who stand between you and the worlds unseen dangers.*
