Tobacco Stain
Under her bed, she peeked around at the room and her plan: open window, cloth hanging from the ledge with items hidden or knocked over as if they had been packed away in a hurry. Jerking at every noise, she covered her mouth, reminding herself that this was an old house and not every sound signalled a meaty hand, fingers blackened over time, stained with tobacco. However, the next creak cautioned exactly that, with unsteady footsteps stumbling up the stairs.
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Fantastic! Well written!