(prompt: 'step' 4/9/2020)

Ellie paused with her foot on the first step, mesmerised. How many feet had formed those dips in the ascending staircase?

Prisoners would never have graced the front door of the Governor's residence of this penal colony, nor almost any other door actually — except their barren cells, according to the historical buildings all around.

"Fascinating, isn't it?" The voice broke Ellie's reverie, and looking up she saw the tour guide on the balcony above.

"A snippet, just for you. Be sure to check the Kitchen door exit for a REALLY worn step. A cat could shimmy through beneath that door!"