Ten

As I sank into the warm water, I let out a sigh of relief. It had been a long day, and a relaxing bath was just what I needed to unwind. The steam filled the small bathroom, fogging up the mirror and making it hard to see. I closed my eyes and let the warm water soothe my aching muscles.

Suddenly, I heard a noise coming from the front door. My eyes snapped open, and I tensed up. I knew better than to let my guard down. I grabbed the knife that I always kept close to the bathtub and wrapped my robe tightly around me.

As I approached the door, my heart was racing. Who could be coming to my apartment uninvited? My mind raced with possibilities - was it a hunter looking for revenge? Or perhaps a vampire seeking to take me out? I knew that my life was in danger every day, and I was always prepared for the worst.

With a steady hand, I reached out to turn the doorknob. As I pushed the door open, a hand suddenly reached out and touched my shoulder. I reacted on instinct and swung the knife, r