The Lurking Creature

In the darkness of the night,

A package sits, a curious sight.

Wrapped in brown paper, tied with string,

Its contents unknown, what could it bring?

With trembling hands, I untie the knot,

And slowly open up the slot.

A note inside, it reads with care,

"Open with caution, if you dare."

My heart begins to race and pound,

As I slowly lift the lid and look around.

A flash of light, a sudden jolt,

And I find myself in an unknown vault.

The walls are cold, the air is stale,

And I realize I'm trapped, beyond the pale.

But then a glimmer catches my eye,

A key hidden, waiting nearby.

I grab the key and quickly run,

Unlock the door, and see the sun.

The package was a trap, it seems,

But I escaped with my wildest dreams.