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A Sinister Game: A Night of a Son's Torment

A chilling tale of a family's brush with horror and the redemption found at dawn

By Jason “Jay” BenskinPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Photo Credit: https://www.thegamer.com/how-to-control-gamer-rage-in-yourself-loved-ones/

Things that go bump in the night happen in the house where shadows move.

Kid was angry, and his heart was racing. He found his shape in game worlds.

The love of parents, a light

Feared one terrible night.

Rules put in place to stop the game, scream out in a huge rage.

When it was quiet at midnight, he had dark thoughts going through his mind.

He came up with a plan in the middle of the night while holding the controller, which made his fingers white.

He did have a lot of thoughts as hatred's voice got stronger.

Cold steel knife, his favorite tool. He was the fool in this dangerous game.

He crept through the dim hallway like a shadow with bad ideas.

The way they breathed while they slept was in sync. They didn't know that someone was going to be killed.

But the mind stirred, and for a moment there were sweet memories and an ashy love.

He had trouble seeing, and tears came to his eyes. He felt pain and fear all over his body.

When he dropped the knife, it made a loud noise. Shame wrapped around him like a cloud.

When people in the house woke up and saw their son, they screamed out in fear.

He begged, "Please forgive me," but his voice broke. He was stuck in a bad dream.

In that dark place, a warm hug from a parent brought people back together.

When the first sign of dawn hit, it was like a dream.

That terrible night put a family's love to the test, but it stood strong.

Pantoum

About the Creator

Jason “Jay” Benskin

Crafting authored passion in fiction, horror fiction, and poems.

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  • Amy little2 years ago

    This poem is so unique. I’m always amazed how you do your poem. I wish I can write like you

  • Shelby 2 years ago

    Very well written

  • Kennedy Smith2 years ago

    Well-crafted piece

  • John Baxter2 years ago

    This amazing poem. Very well written

  • Milrose samboque2 years ago

    Your poetry is so powerful, you put into words exactly what I struggle to convey

  • Gloria Penelope2 years ago

    a bit scary and funny at the same time, I loved your poem.

  • I noticed you chose the pantoum tag but this isn't a pantoum. Your poem was fantastic!

  • Dr. It is well said. It is miserable.

  • Gerard DiLeo2 years ago

    To the abyss and back! Well done.

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