The Little Red Dot

I squeezed into the narrow gap behind the low wooden shelf. It was quiet back here. Then something blinked. A tiny power strip hid against the baseboard, humming softly. I watched it for a full minute without moving. Then I stepped forward and planted my foot directly onto the red switch. Click. The light snapped off. Total silence followed. I stood there staring at the dark button. It listened to me.