the creatures

The sun is slowly setting,

the creatures take their place...

all with the same intention-

to see the fear upon your face.

the water slowly ripples

 as the wind gusts over the lake...

adding another sense of fear

 to this already horrifying place.

the echoes in the silence

from screams far away...

the creatures urge you closer,

begging you to stay...

taunting your worst nightmare-

bringing to life your worst fear...

where you feel like you'd do anything 

to be anywhere but here.

monsters in the darkness

with smiles across their face...

laughing with a sense of pride

 as they brought you to this place.

the monsters pull you closer

with lies to fill your head...

you sit up in a cold sweat

realizing you're still just in your bed.