The light flickers and the shadows dance.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

His body freezes into a trance.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

The frigid air covers the expanse.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

As the specters begin their advance.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

To reclaim their birthright to the manse.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

He cowered lowly to sneak a glance.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

Yearning for the sliver of a chance.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

The diaphanous ghosts looked askance.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

He trembled in fear beneath their chants.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

Heart palpitating in sharpened rants.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

They devour him until he can’t.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump. Thump-thump.