A Cozy Satin Fold

I crept quietly toward the shadow beneath the low bookshelf... seeking a safe, dim hollow for the night. Right by the baseboard, a wide strip of quilted velvet ribbon lay curved on the rug like a tiny tunnel. I paused... holding my breath, taking two soft steps forward. When I nudged the plush brim with my nose, the velvet flexed gently, forming a pillowy little archway. I squeezed inside, resting my chin on the silky lining as the dark room drifted into hush.