A Ring of Light

I pushed my glass marble along the rug toward the corner. Near the base of the tall floor lamp, a round foot switch was resting on the cord. I bumped it with my shoulder. A loud *click* snapped through the air. Above me, a sudden bright cone of amber light poured straight down onto the floorboards. I froze and planted my paws firmly, watching the yellow circle glow against the dark wood. I tilted my head, waiting. Nothing chased me. I rolled my marble straight into the warm pool, watching the glass capture the light and gleam.