The Shadow

Footsteps echo near the door
Wooden floor panels begin to creak
Golden light under the door
A shadow blocks the center
The doorknob turns
Eyes open wide
Start crawling back towards the wall
A hand slips when the door is open.1

A ray of holy light
Dazzling and bright in the darkness
Shines through2

The shadow steps into the light
Of heavy build and heavy breath3

The shadow steps closer
Head presses against the wall
There is no more light
The world is black.

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