Horror Happens at Night

 

The wind comes in with a chill

and the sky grows darker

as the monsters come out to play.

They wait in the shadows to haunt your nightmares

and creep around to give a fright

until the sun comes out

to shine a light.

 

 

(Originally posted on Sept 4th, 2024, under the name Faces of Horror) 

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