The place that was once home.
Still there. Waiting.
I move closer.

There's someone here.
Somebody living in my home.
Can't blame them, I suppose.

I approach carefully, don't want to spook anybody. Front door open. Go in? Yeah.
Call out.
No answer.
Look around.
Not much different from when I left. Fire burning so somebody's not far away.

A voice behind me
"Dont move",
I dont,
it's a kid's voice.
More dangerous than they look, kids.

"Who are you? What do you want?" Feel the point of a knife in my back. I explain. Quickly.
Not quickly enough.