1[names have been changed to protect the innocent]
An evil stranger lives behind my home.
His forbidden woods cover half my world.
His long, twisted driveway shields his house.
His reputation is alive in the children's horror stories.
"He lives on an old Civil War fort," one says
As the others' eyes light up in anticipation.
"He sends the ghosts of the dead soldiers
To kids' beds at night to scare them!"
"I know he hates kids," says another.
"Did you see my brother after
He walked over his underground fence?"
The children shrink back in fear.
His mailbox says "Dr. Evil."
They say "Murderer."
They say "Drug dealer."
They have yet to meet him.
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