Bumps in the Night

An image for the Show me a Monster contest on Deviants Gallery.  The painting shows a kid imagining what type of monster or creature could be lurking in the darkness... just out of site.  Spooky stuff indeed

A Monster Calls- A Literature ContestHello everyone!
Fall is here. Leaves are turning.
Apples and pumpkins are EVERYWHERE.
Halloween is right around the corner.
It's time for scary stories.
It's time for a contest.
A Monster Calls.
This is a literature contest.
Show me a monster in poetry or prose.
Scare me. Thrill me.
Tell me a monstrous tale. 
The deadline for this contest is 10/30/2015.
Note me :iconprettyflour: with your submission.
Please mention this contest in your comments.
New work for this contest please.  
Summit poetry or prose (1000 word limit).
Be scary! Be creative! Show me a monster!
Winners. There will be two.
1st prize gets
400 points, a scary poem by me, :iconpoeticalcondition:, :iconpoets-and-warriors: and :icondeviantsgallery:
2nd place gets
100 points and a feature by me, :iconpoeticalcondition:, 
:iconpoets-and-warriors: and :icondeviantsgallery:
Go!  Write me something monstrous!
I'm on the hunt for more prizes, if