#WritcoStoryPrompt18
The mouse crept through the silent house in search of its nightly meal. Its beady eyes darted around, scanning the darkness for any sign of sustenance. The scent of crumbs lingered in the air, drawing the creature deeper into the unknown.

As it scurried along the hallway, the mouse's ears pricked at a sudden, blood-curdling scream that pierced the stillness. Its tiny heart skipped a beat, and it froze in its tracks. The sound echoed through the house, sending shivers down the mouse's spine. Instinctively, it stood on its hind legs, its...