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

`` Yes, that's it, come closer...'', said the shadowy figure. Joey was a little scared, but he slowly shuffled over to the closet. 
 `` Yes... There are so many wonders for you too see Joey.'' 
 The creature slithered farther back into the closet as Joey approached, whispering promises of friendship and other things Joey had always dreamed of. 
 As Joey crossed the doorway to the closet, it slammed shut. `` Ha! You foolish child, you truly thought I would be your friend? No. I will only be your end.'' 
 Joey stared at the mass of shifting black and scales laughing and laughing. The creature noticed he was n't reacting at all, in fact he seemed annoyed. `` Do n't put on a brave face, it wo n't save you! ``, it said laughing some more 
 The boy sighed, `` You're kinda shit, are n't you?'' 
 The laughter faded as the monster leaned towards Joey. `` What? What does that mean?'' 
 Joey huffed and sat down on the floor, `` Tim had a fire breathing manticore, Lisa had a demonic unicorn, and even my brother got a spectral wolf. All cool monsters! Me? I get some vague lizard thing made of tar. Great.'' 
 It looked at Joey confused, `` Listen kid, you're going to die, I'm literally going to kill you. What's your frickin' deal?!'' He roared growing three times his size. 
 Joey stood up, `` Look I'm sorry, you were really mysterious and I never got a good look at you, its not your fault I set my expectations too high.'' 
 The monster formed dark claws and picked Joey up and brought him up to his face, `` What. Is. Wrong. With. You.'' Joey just shrugged. 
 The creature stared at the disappointed boy. He sat him back down. `` I mean. Like. What can I do to be... To meet expectations... For the next child I devour, of course.'' 
 Joey took a step back and thought hard. `` Well you're just kinda there, y'know?'' The creature slowly shook his head no. `` Like you're just a big blob, maybe ooze some like foggy stuff, if you can.'' 
 `` If you're insulting me ag-'' 
 `` No, no,'' Joey said waving his hands, `` I just mean if you have that ability, give it a shot.'' 
 It glanced to the side. Slowly a thick grey smog poured out from it. `` Dude, nice, very atmospheric.'' The creature nodded curtly. 
 `` Now lets see...'' Joey began pacing the creature looking up and down. `` I get the abomination angle but have you tried being more humanoid? I've seen you manipulate your body into claws, but let's try some more of the finer stuff.'' 
 Joey and the creature spent the whole night redesigning him, by the end of it both were in higher spirits. 
 `` Man, you look sick, like some sort of dark assassin, you were totally right about adding a cape, super imposing.'' 
 The creature laughed, `` I have n't felt this good in centuries. I must thank you child, you've served me well.'' There was a awkward silence for a time. It was broke by a shrill cry from downstairs, `` Joey! Come on, get up for school!'' 
 `` Ah crap, its my mom, if you're going to kill me be quick.'' 
 The creature raised his newly crafted fire sword and aimed to split Joey's head in two. `` Hnn... Uh go and eat breakfast first, a last meal.'' 
 Joey looked up and smiled, `` Thanks, uh-'' 
 `` Call me Void.'' 
 `` Thanks Void!'' Joey bounded downstairs, eager to eat. 
 Void looked around the closet, hmm, pretty spacious, it thought. 
 After breakfast Joey said goodbye to his mom, she assumed for school, and he went back to his closest. He opened the door to see Void sitting with a checkers board, `` Care to play?'' It asked.
