A Gentle Golden Glow

I followed a soft, amber patch of light stretching along the wooden floorboards. At the corner near the hallway, a small nightlight was plugged low into the wall, casting a warm semicircle across the dark grain. Holding tightly to my pink puppy clip with one hand, I crouched down and extended one curious finger toward the plastic casing. It gave off a mild, cozy warmth. Sitting back on the cool floor, I rocked gently from side to side in the golden glow, humming a low, soothing rhythm into the quiet evening.