A Loop of Keys

Out of the book corner and straight toward the front door! I wanted to see what was waiting past the hallway. Hanging low from a brass peg on the coat rack was a heavy metal ring crammed with shiny keys! Perfect chance. I gripped the wooden frame, hoisted my bendy knees, and swung across. Clink-jingle! My feet caught the split ring, sending every single key chiming together like a pocket bell! I leaned way back, hooking both arms through the wide ring to test the wobble. Now I’m hanging above the shoes, swaying back and forth, eyeing the front doorknob!