Shadow Intrudes
A sound
a scratching
tapping
then a knocking
then banging
at the door
Outside
words muffled
Inside
quiet terror
Then silence
A shattering of glass
then a thump
footfalls thunder
doors slam
doors creak
soft, silent steps
a shadow
breathing ceases
the shadow is still
A heavy sob squeaks out
the darkness reacts
swift as a whisper
quick as a scream
Last gasps and final beats
