Alone in the dark

So, I’m laying in bed with Soffa (toy poodle) – lights out, doors locked, windows open – It’s the first time I’m actually alone at the lake house and as I’m dozing off to sleep Soffa jumps out of bed and begins to run around in the dark growling. She disappears into the darkness of the hallway and all I can hear is how ready to attack she is. As I head for the bedroom door to see what the big fuss is, I hear a snarl and then I hear Soff growl back – We are not alone.