Welcome, darling, to Nightmares at Midnight. .
This rather delightful thread will be dedicated to making intertwined poems with the help of strangers. Here is how it works: I will add the beginning portion of the poem, you shall add on or start another, and someone else will add their piece. My only request is to keep it Nightmare themed while following Menewsha's rules to avoid being overly gory.

--(Start of Poem)--
Creature in the Dark

From the dark I hear a creak
The sudden crackle causing my sudden leap from the bed
Fearing what sort of freak lurks in my home
I grab the torch, blazing red.

The distant hall from my door
Seems rather like an endless corridor
Braving the darkest of nights
I approach Midnight's uninvited guest.

The flames twist at shadows as I move
I swear I heard a children's laughter
Coming from the living room
I dread now, the fate the awaits me after.

Finally, Midnight rings
The monster in the wall sings!
From the wall it springs!
Ready to pounce, oh poor little me.