Be Afraid! Be Slightly Afraid!

May 19, 2025

Aliens, strange creatures, and things that go bump in the night. Actually, during the day, too.

“Our people are positioned on every street corner, commander. … Shall we commence with our plan to gradually eliminate these creatures?”
Oh, thank you so much for helping! We were on our way to terrorize the villagers when my monster just up and died on me. ... We'd still be stuck here if it wasn't for you! Yeah, yeah ... Another wet-behind-the-ears mad scientist.
NOTICE You must be as tall as this sign to attack the city
NIGHTMARELESS
Not heeding his father’s advice to avoid eye contact, Joey makes a “contribution.”
When the monster came, Lola, like the peppered moth and the arctic hare, remained motionless and undetected. Harold, of course, was immediately devoured.
“Now, close your eyes and go back to sleep, honey. ... There’s nothing in your closet.”
“Well, I’ll be. You’ve snagged some humongous hat, Frank. … HAHAHAHAHAHA!”
Dang! Look at the time! … And I gotta be in little Billy Harrison’s closet before nightfall!
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