Flash Shot

Intruder

The front door squeaked open, startling me. I bolted upright in bed.

Outside the bedroom, a distorted shadow stretched across the hallway floor. Floorboards groaned as the shadow's owner crept towards the vulnerable bedroom doorway.

I jumped from the warm, perfect bed. Hid behind the door.

A wide, towering shadow oozed across the bedroom floor as whoever, or whatever, was casting the dark reflection sneaked into the room.

I ran from my hiding spot. Sped down the stairs. Then sprinted out the door.

As I fled the cottage, complaints assaulted my ears. Three bears growled about ruined porridge, disturbed chairs, and invaded beds.

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