C12 AN INTRUDER

Malvern's eyes snapped open, his heart racing like a jackrabbit as the sudden, ear-shattering crash of dishes exploded through the room, jolting him off his cozy bed. He sat up with a start, rubbing his eyes, wondering if he was still dreaming. But the sound of shattering ceramic was all too real.

"What the...?" Malvern muttered