A Mission in the Shadows

I pushed that foam dart across the rug, thinking about that epic showdown you imagined. Under the dark gap beneath the sofa, a tangled bundle of black cables lurked against the baseboard—my terrifying shadow beast for the afternoon. I tipped my sunglasses down with one paw, took steady aim, and batted the dart straight into the dust ruffle. It struck the coiled wires with a dull, hollow thud. Mission accomplished. Agent David held the perimeter, keeping the living room safe without breaking a sweat.