"I'm so bored", I said in a sing sing voice, I was wearing a light blue shirt that said 'Security Guard' in a metal bronze plate on my left breast, along with jeans and some converse. I had on a hat, I was wearing it like a snap back.

Ring! Ring! Ring!

I went to pick up the phone before I realized it was a recorded message.

Hello, hello? Uh, I wanted to record a message for you to help you get settled in on your first night. Um, I actually worked in that office before you. I'm finishing up my last week now, as a matter of fact. So, I know it can be a bit overwhelming, but I'm here to tell you there's nothing to worry about. Uh, you'll do fine. So, let's just focus on getting you through your first week. Okay?

Getting me through my first night? Haha, its not like I'm going to die.

Uh, let's see, first there's an introductory greeting from the company that I'm supposed to read. Uh, it's kind of a legal thing, you know. Um, "Welcome to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. A magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life. Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for damage to property or person. Upon discovering that damage or death has occurred-

"Death?!" I yelled to myself, becoming slightly nervous.

-a missing person report will be filed within 90 days, or as soon property and premises have been thoroughly cleaned and bleached, and the carpets have been replaced."

  I felt shivers go down my spine, how dangerous could a security job get?! "Fuck..", I mumbled under my breath as the recording caught my full attention.

"Blah blah blah, now that might sound bad, I know, but there's really nothing to worry about. Uh, the animatronic characters here do get a bit quirky at night, but do I blame them? No. If I were forced to sing those same stupid songs for twenty years and I never got a bath? I'd probably be a bit irritable at night too. So, remember, these characters hold a special place in the hearts of children and we need to show them a little respect, right? Okay."

"So, just be aware, the characters do tend to wander a bit. "

"That's probably what Keegan was trying to warn me about," I whispered to myself, feeling dumb for not listening to him.

"Uh, they're left in some kind of free roaming mode at night. Uh...Something about their servers locking up if they get turned off for too long. Uh, they used to be allowed to walk around during the day too. But then there was The Bite of '87."

"Bite? What kind of horror show is this?!" I yelled, a bit too loud, I heard my vice echo in the hallway.

"Yeah. I-It's amazing that the human body can live without the frontal lobe, you know?"

What?! "Ooohhh dear god. I'm going to fucking die, I'm actually going to die," I could feel the gathering in my eyes as the realization of what I had gotten myself into washed over me.

"Uh, now concerning your safety, the only  risk to you as a night watchman-"

"or watch-woman",  I said to myself.

-here, if any, is the fact that these characters, uh, if they happen to see you after hours probably won't recognize you as a person. They'll p-most likely see you as a metal endoskeleton without its costume on."

"So, they may think I'm one of them and I won't die... That's good",  I said a bit relieved.

"Now since that's against the rules here at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, they'll probably try to...forcefully stuff you inside a Freddy Fazbear suit."

"Damn it!"

"Um, now, that wouldn't be so bad if the suits themselves weren't filled with crossbeams, wires, and animatronic devices, especially around the facial area. So, you could imagine how having your head forcefully pressed inside one of those could cause a bit of discomfort...and death. Uh, the only parts of you that would likely see the light of day again would be your eyeballs and teeth when they pop out the front of the mask, heh."

  My face turned white, a single tear slid down my cheek and I was on the verge of sobbing. I could feel my body trembling in fear. He said that like it was a joke. Like my life as an individual did not matter, I was just the replacement until I either died or quit.

  I'm going to quit. I'd rather be jobless than dead, I just have to get through this one night.

"Y-Yeah, they don't tell you these things when you sign up. But hey, first day should be a breeze. I'll chat with you tomorrow. Uh, check those cameras, and remember to close the doors only if absolutely necessary. Gotta conserve power. Alright, good night."

"Ha, g-goo-goodnight Mr.Im-gonna-fucking-scare-the-shit-out-of-you,-you-stupid-bitch", I said, scoffing at the end. I looked at the camera, tapping on the one that showed the main stage. "Motherfucker... Bonnie's gone!" I exclaimed in alarm,  I clicked on the camera that showed the back room. Bonnie's face was three inches from the camera. I screamed, almost dropping the tablet. "Fuck you, Bonnie!  Fuck! You!" I screeched at the tablet from the jumpscare, the screen suddenly went black and I felt an immediate wave of regret wash over me.

"Oh my God! He heard me!" I sobbed, unable to stop the tears that were now pouring down my face uncontrollably,"I'm gonna die!"

I checked the main room camera, Bonnie stood between two tables. A sigh of relief escaped my lips. I closed the tablet, it was one AM and I had eighty-two percent battery left.

~

"It's five o'clock!

Maybe if I make up a stupid song,

Bonnie won't kill me,

and he'll leave me alone!"

I sang, I held my knees to my chest, closing my eyes tight and trying to cover my ears. I was crying and I couldn't stop. I just wanted this damned night to end so I could leave.

I heard a groaning noise (Not like that!) and I hesitantly opened my eyes. "Skreeee!" Bonnie yelled, I screamed. Before I knew it, I had swung my hand out and left hooked the animatronic. Pain immediately spread throughout my hand and I cried out. It was a sharp, almost burning like sensation that engulfed my fist, but the adrenaline from my fear was overpowering and I could only think of my impeding doom.

  Bonnie stumbled slightly, and I froze. My opportunity to escape was gone. I screamed internally at my legs to move, but they didn't. They refused to, and I began to cry harder knowing that Bonnie was going to be shoving me face first in a Fazzbear suit.

  I still had an hour left, and an animatronic was already in my office, ready to kill. My legs finally moved, but in a way I didn't want. They pushed me backwards and my knees buckled, forcing me to fall on the floor.

I began to shiver, my fight instinct wouldn't kick back in, I only had enough for that one punch. Bonnie stood in place, his eyes on me. He blocked the only light from the room, leaving his features to remain in his own shadow. Only the glowing eyes were visible, the eerie red contributed to the fear that engulfed my person.

I expected him to pounce, any minute he wold grab me by the throat and drag me to the back room, choking on the lack of oxygen, but he just... stared at me. I was scared to talk. I was terrified to gasp a breath of air in fear it would trigger his inescapable pounce of death. I shivered, trembling in fear. Trembling in the feeling of wanting to leave.

  I missed my mom. I missed my sister. My brothers. I missed my friends. I would never get to see them again. My body racked with sobs, I covered my mouth in an attempt to silence them, but they were so loud you could hear them through my hand.

  The animatronic seemed frozen, he didn't move. I got up the sudden nerve to scoot towards the right door. His eyes followed me, but he didn't move. I scooted closer and closer until suddenly I was out the door. His head had been turned all the way and his arms hung loosely by his sides. He never moved from that position, but his eyes peered right into my soul. The hallway was dark, and I realized I couldn't see anything. I needed a flashlight... and right behind Bonnie was one sitting on the desk.

  I stared at it. I needed that flashlight, but I also needed to be alive to get home. Bonnie hadn't moved in what was an eternity, if I could just grab it.. I'd be home free. I stood up, my legs were trembling so bad I thought I couldn't move. I took a step, pressing myself against the doorway. I froze to watch how Bonnie reacted, there was still no movement from him. I stretched out my arm, almost close enough to grab the flashlight. I moved closer, closer, my fingertips were brushing the handle. I felt a singe of hope flow through me, when a pain erupted in my arm as a large animatronic paw latched itself to it. 

Bonnie had finally moved. I had tested my luck, and luck failed me. He pulled me so harshly I fell to the ground, my arm twisted in a way that caused me to scream in pain. Once I started screaming, there was no stopping. I sobbed and cried out unintelligible pleas for him to let me go. Before I knew it, I was being thrown onto a wooden table in the back room. He grabbed my neck, I tried to pry his fingers from my neck, hoping I could loosen his grasp to just breathe, but it was to no avail. I kicked wildly, just trying to get him to stop.

  I don't want to die! Tears burned as the rushed out of the corners of my eyes. I shook my head, which was becoming extremely numb. My face burned, I could feel it turn red as I choked. Bonnie grabbed a suit with his other hand. I didn't know it was possible to be more scared than I already was.

This was it. This is where I die. I never got to say goodbye to anyone. I didn't tell my mom I loved her before I left. I didn't hug my little brother before I walked out of the house. I regret it all now. I wish I would of just showed I cared more to everyone. I let out what I knew would be a final gag for air, my body trembled, it was tense.

Ding, dong, dong, ding...

There was an immediate  release on my neck, I coughed and choked on the burning sensation of oxygen as it rushed my lungs. I grabbed my sore neck and coughed, I felt like I would throw up. Bonnie dropped the suit, and in an almost rigid fashion he walked out of the room. I laid on the table, gagging on the air and crying.

  I was so scared. Death was a second away, but I was still here. Alive. I began to tremble uncontrollably, I tried to move from the table, but I collapsed to my knees. The hard cement of the backroom stung, and I shakes as I tried to get myself together. I stood, and as soon as I was able to, I took off. I ran straight out the front door, pulling out the key he gave me and trying to shove it in the keyhole. "Damn it just go in," I cried out, managing to lock the door. I ran for my car, jumping in and just sitting in the seat.

  I put my head against the steering wheel, I never want to come back here again.

It was six AM, Bonnie stood up, oddly walking out of the room, and on the stage. I rushed out of the restaurant, I had to come back tomorrow night until I was fired, it was in the contract.