A jeering knock summons. Once more the dark shadow manifest. Grabbing at me, a vile presence inhibiting me. Sucking my soul… choking my screams. My body trembles as I claw my way to the door. Open it! Open it! Light radiates in as death ebbs away. Unscathed! Until next time.

This was a flash fiction contest held by @fright, ‘Flash in the Dark’.

Prompt:
You wake up at 3am to a slow, chilling tapping at your front door.
(Word count 50 word)