The morning began in a completely ordinary way, with quiet thoughts and a routine trip to the bathroom. Still half asleep and thinking about breakfast, the narrator expected nothing unusual. But that calm moment shifted instantly when they lifted the toilet lid and saw something unexpected resting in the bowl.

For a brief moment, confusion took over. The narrator froze, unable to process what they were seeing. The scene seemed unreal, as if time slowed down while they tried to make sense of the dark shape beneath the surface. The water was still except for a faint, deliberate movement that suggested something alive.

Continues…