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Submitted to Contest #250
I hear the distinctive sound that tells me Amlev is home. The entry door to our dwelling is old and warped. On days like today when it is mild and wet, the wood of the door swells to meet the frame, pushing it out of alignment. You need to thrust your body weight against the door for the key to engage. The squeak lets you know the door is in position. Turn the key and the bolt slides with a metallic thud so striking, it could easily be mistaken for a gunshot. Twist, click, thud. That sound lets me know he is back. We are fortunate that our d...
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