A Flickering Shadow

A tiny green spark blinked softly across the dark floorboards. I crept low... pausing with every quiet heartbeat. It wasn't moving, just resting against the round metal base of the floor lamp. When I drew close, the cool metal reflected a faint circle of light from a dormant power strip switch. I gently stretched one plush paw forward, tapping the edge of the smooth plastic casing. The little glow stayed steady, bathing my fur in a soft emerald hue.