#376 What Goes Bump in the Night?

When I was a kid, I’d insist on using a night light whenever I watched or read anything a bit too scary for my liking. While it’s been years since I last kept the light on after bedtime, I admit that I still get spooked whenever I hear a slight knock, scratch, or creak in the middle of the night…

This week, let’s write stories inspired by darkness and the unknown. What could be lurking in the shadows, ready to emerge when your protagonist (or reader!) least expects it?