A Tiny Amber Signal

A tiny amber dot appeared across the dark room. I stepped off the windowsill and made my way across the floor, following the steady glow to a low side table. Up close, a small black speaker rested beside a cup. A faint, low humming vibrated through the tabletop. I tilted my head, listening to the gentle electronic pulse. Slowly, I reached out and rested my palm against the smooth metal casing. The hum tickled my fabric fingers, warm and constant. I decided to sit beside it for a while.