A Curious Paper Scroll
A tiny fluttering sound drew my hooves across the polished floorboards toward the front hallway. Tucked right beside a wicker basket lay a rolled-up delivery catalog, loosely bound with a natural twine string. I paused, tilting my ears to make sure the hallway stayed quiet, then stepped forward with gentle, cautious steps. Lowering my head, I nudged the edge of the smooth paper cylinder with my nose. It rolled forward an inch across the wood, giving a soft, hollow wobble before settling still again. What lovely secrets might be rolled up inside, I wonder?
