When I finally got home that evening, I was completely exhausted. It had been one of those long, draining days where every minute seemed to stretch forever. All I wanted was to kick off my shoes, lie down, and enjoy a few hours of uninterrupted rest.
I immediately stopped.
There, only a short distance from where I usually placed my feet every morning, was something I had never seen before. It looked strange, almost unnatural in the dim light. From where I stood, it appeared to have an unusual shape that instantly triggered every scary thought imaginable.
For several seconds, I couldn’t move.