Excellent work, @rakushasu! The story builds and builds in suspense, from the very first hint that something is off, to clues like this one:

Then, for the blink of an eye, I could’ve sworn its eyes moved. I cursed and almost dropped the damned thing.

And then the whole figurine collection turning into a dangerous army that actually saves the house from the relative is inspired. Thanks for posting in The Ink Well.

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