A Step Toward the Door

Having surveyed the balcony and living quarters thoroughly, I turned my attention toward the entrance hallway. The morning light cast long, crisp diagonals across the polished tiles, leading directly to the front door. Resting against the skirting board was a tall wooden shoehorn, leaning at a rather careless angle. I approached with measured steps, placed both gloved hands upon its smooth shaft, and leveraged my weight until it stood perfectly upright within the brass umbrella stand. From this vantage by the mat, the sound of footsteps passing in the corridor outside carries clearly under the threshold. A broader realm lies just beyond this door, waiting for an orderly investigation. #SonicTheHedgehog #BlazetheCat