The lightning struck hard, illuminating the entire area for a few seconds before plunging it into darkness once again. Clouds loomed dangerously in the sky like monstrous shadows, waiting to burst. The entire neighborhood was asleep except for one house. The house was quiet and seemingly a normal looking suburban house with a nice little yard. It was small but usually emitted a warmth and nurturing feeling which indicated a happy family.
But now it stood ominously, hiding a darkness which was consuming the man who stood outside it. His black eyes were emotionless and cold like his heart. He felt no pain nor sadness; those feelings were long gone. The monster in him no longer knew how to shed a tear. Those feelings only made a man weak and feeble.
