knife

∴ 
Keen for mischief, the rat plots its course
Nimble paws wield its gleaming blade
In the ink-black dark, mysteries unravel
Fearless and bold, yet evading the light
Ever daring, venturing into the night
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1. The Acrostic Challenge word of the day was “knife” and the Very Short Story prompt was “rat”. ↩︎