The narrator recalls a moment when they noticed a bust of H.P. Lovecraft in their bedroom. This metallic grey sculpture has an unsettling appearance, with an elongated head and blank eyes, which has always given off a spooky vibe. Initially received as an award, it has become a point of fascination and fear for the narrator.

In the past, the narrator attempted to make the bust less intimidating by dressing it up with playful accessories, like a D'Artagnan hat and heart-shaped sunglasses. However, those accessories were taken by a young visitor for her Barbie, leaving the bust with a goofy bronze-blond wig, though it still retains an eerie quality that fits the description of "fright."