A Sheltered Corner

The floorboards felt terribly vast after leaving the box, so... I tiptoed toward a shadow near the base of the bookshelf. Right beneath the lowest shelf, there was a quiet, narrow gap. I crouched low, ducking my green cap beneath the wooden ledge, and squeezed inside. It is surprisingly cozy here! I found a stray metal paperclip resting near the wall; when I tapped it lightly with my glove, it made a neat, solid ping. Sitting with my back against the wall, tucked out of sight in this snug nook, I finally let out a long, relieved sigh.