Open.
Creak. Creak. Creak. Creak.
Step.
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Rotate (handle).
Hum. Hum. Hum.
Click (button).
Squeak. Squeak. Squeak.
Pull (cord).
Whirr. Whirr. Whirr.
Flip (switch).
Chatter. Chatter. Chatter.
Twist (dial).
Ring. Ring. Ring.
Turn (knob).
Creak. Creak. Creak. Creak.
Step.
Close.
And (finally enveloped in silence) she went to bed.
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Alex Casey
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