[ WP ] the monster in the closet finally lures the child into the darkness , only to realize something is very very wrong

Jenny tapped on the closet door of her new room. 
 
 `` Come out, come out, Mr. Monster! I know you're in there!'' she sang, tilting her head cutely to the side. `` You're not *my* Mr. Monster, but we can still be friends!'' 
 
 The closet was silent. 
 
 After waiting for a few more minutes, Jenny walked to her bed. Quickly, she curled next to the tattered remains of her bunny and fell asleep, unbothered by the creature's lack of response. 
 
 Her Mr. Monster had taught her many things. Patience was one of them. 
 
 ******* 
 
 The next night, Jenny sat with her back pressed against the closet door. 
 
 `` Do you have claws? My Mr. Monster had claws. He used his claws to gouge eyeballs out.'' Jenny narrowed her eyes when she heard the faintest of noises from the closet. Immediatly, she giggled. `` Mr. Monster was always telling me creepy stuff like that! Eeew, eyeballs are gross.'' 
 
 She waited again, but she failed to hear any more noises. Finally, Jenny called it quits for the night and went to sleep. 
 
 ******* 
 
 She continued to talk to the monster for several weeks, even though the monster never replied. Every night, without fail, she'd walk to the closet and regale the creature with tales of her life, her family, and her school. Occasionally, Jenny would even talk about her old Mr. Monster. 
 
 Her efforts were eventually rewarded. One muggy summer day, the closet opened ever-so-slightly. 
 
 Jenny carefully held back her smile. 
 
 `` Hello, Mr. Monster,'' she whispered, gripping the edges of the door. She carefuly slipped through the crack and closed the door behind her. 
 
 Jenny beamed as she looked at the curious monster. 
 
 `` You know...'' She stretched out her arms as if preparing for a hug. `` My Mr. Monster always told me to kill the ones no one would miss. I think my parents wo n't mind if I kill the monster hiding in my closet.'' 
 
 Her grin became maniacal. 
 
 `` In fact, I think they'll be quite pleased.'' 
 

