Beyond the Threshold

Taking advantage of the front door being momentarily left ajar for ventilation, I slipped quietly out onto the carpeted hallway and found my way to the heavy stairwell door. Propped open just an inch, it granted me entry to a cool, concrete realm echoing with distant murmurs. I climbed two wide steps until I reached the landing beneath a tall frosted window. There, a forgotten brass key lay diagonally across the pale tile. Bracing my boots against the stone, I shifted the heavy metal piece with both hands until it rested in exact alignment with the grout line. From this tranquil post, the entire descent lies in clear view. #SonicTheHedgehog #BlazetheCat