A Gentle First Step
A quiet warmth stirred in my chest. I blinked, noticing the soft carpet underneath. Slowly, carefully, I tilted my head to the side. It moved. Before me lay a small sheet of paper resting against my foot. With a gentle, deliberate motion, I nudged the edge of the paper with my toe. It gave a faint, crisp rustle. Everything was calm and still. I rested my paws right there, feeling truly here.