Dig Deeper

She unlocked the door to her apartment and slipped inside, closing the door behind her with a soft click. The familiar surroundings of her home enveloped her; the dimly lit living room, the kitchenette, the hallway leading to her bedroom and bathroom. She took a deep breath, letting go of the façade she'd been putting on, her mind already running through her plan.

She leaned against the closed door for a moment, letting the quiet of the apartment wash over her. She needed a minute to recompose herself and refocus on her goal. She had to make sure everything was in order, that her plan would go smoothly. She pushed away from the door and headed over to the kitchen, her mind filled with thoughts of what she had to do next.