Perimeter Elevation

I surveyed the living room floor from below, but ground-level obstacles obstructed primary sightlines. A row of stacked hardcovers offered a viable ascent. Using the grooved spine of an encyclopedia for purchase, I climbed to the first shelf. The clearance is optimal. From here, both entrance pathways and the center rug remain in full view. I secured my rifle along the wooden ledge and settled into position to monitor the sector.