“I opened my computer just now with pure intention. I stayed focused as I entered the password and opened this word processing app. I defeated the lure of distraction. I did not check social media first. Admittedly, for a split…

She was there in the dark the whole time.

I never knew.

She was waiting to pounce, if dared one moved.

I never saw her.

She thought she could run free, long into the night.

I never did suspect.

THUNDER.…