Mouse in the House

🐭 Mouse in the House

One chilly evening at Roger Williams University, three college roommates—Lena, Jordan, and Marcus—were studying in their apartment when they heard a strange rustling sound near the kitchen. “Did you hear that?” Lena whispered. Jordan tiptoed over and gasped, “It’s a mouse!” The tiny creature darted behind the fridge, and the roommates jumped onto the couch. They didn’t want to hurt it, but they also didn’t want it living in their apartment.

Marcus wanted to chase it out with a broom, but Lena stopped him. “We should be kind,” she said. “It’s just lost and scared.” Jordan looked up how to safely catch a mouse and found a humane trap idea using a box and peanut butter. They worked together to build it, placing it near the fridge. After a few minutes, the mouse crept out, sniffed the peanut butter, and—snap!—the box gently closed over it. They cheered and carefully carried the box outside to let the mouse go free.

Later, they cleaned up the kitchen and made sure there were no crumbs or open food that might attract another visitor. “I’m proud of us,” Lena said. “We solved the problem without hurting the mouse.” The roommates learned that doing the right thing sometimes takes patience and teamwork—but it always feels good in the end.