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Rated: E · Short Story · Biographical · #124515
I awakened in darkness. Something was moving through the house . . .
         I awakened in darkness. Drifting open, the door creaked softly.

         I listened. Soft footsteps moved accross the carpet.

         No, not again, I thought. Not tonight!

         His weight dipped the corner of the bed. I took a deep breath and sighed.

         The cat pressed his muzzle into my ear, purring loudly.

         "Barney!" I shouted, laughing. "Stop!"




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