The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945)
A radio orchestra's trumpet player dozes off during a commercial break, plunging into a vivid dream where he becomes Athanael, an angel tasked with sounding the Last Trumpet at midnight, signaling the apocalypse. As he navigates this surreal realm, he grapples with the weight of his celestial responsibility and the fate of humanity. Blending humor with existential themes, the story explores the thin line between dreams and reality, ultimately questioning what it means to fulfill one's destiny amidst chaos. As the clock ticks down, the stakes for both Athanael and the world grow ever higher.
