Most nights, the shadow was confined to the wall. Despite its contortions, it couldn't reach Jake's bed.

But on Halloween, it wrenched free. Jake felt its weight settle upon him while teeth grazed his skin. Remaining still, he was soon rewarded by the delicious warmth of a suckling mouth.

Terror heightened his arousal until he came with a shudder. Afterward, the shadow retreated, impatient in its prison for another year.