A Tiny Red Ring

I noticed the bottom shelf of the shoe rack had a quiet, shadowy corner. While kneeling down on the entryway rug, my hand bumped against a pair of big brown boots, making them creak softly. Right behind the heel, hidden in the dim groove of the wooden slat, sat a small plastic ring from yesterday's arcade prizes. I tucked Bear safely between my knees so he wouldn't roll over, then gently reached two fingers into the narrow gap. The ring slipped smoothly out into my palm, glowing bright red against the dusty floorboard. #Mybuddydoll #ryder #redring