Close your eyes tight, try to sleep
Long cast shadows start to creep
Floorboards creaking down the hall
Something stirring in the wall

Fear of the unknown

On the far side of the room
Silhouetted by the moon
Cracking open closet door
Frozen with fright, chilled to core

Fear of the unknown

Try to hide
Under the sheets
Despite the terror
Can't help but peek
From the doorway
Steps a beast
Hairy monster
Looks to feast

It shuffles closer, gnashing teeth
Raspy voice says, "Time to eat!"
Just as it was too much to bear
Hit the lights: nothing there

Fear of the unknown